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Perthshire is " Big Tree Country", featuring some of the most remarkable trees and woodlands anywhere in Europe. And travel along our leafy country roads and
- explore remnants of Scotland's ancient wildwood
- discover where modern forestry began in this country
- wander through the homeland of globetrotting plant hunters
- marvel at the stunning specimens they introduced from around the world
- delight in fanciful follies and grottoes
- perhaps have a close encounter with some of our woodland wildlife
Our forests, woods and country gardens offer an unrivalled assortment of glorious greenery, colours changing dramatically with the seasons - and all within easy reach. A short trip from the hotel takes you to Europe's oldest tree, the world's highest hedge, Britain's tallest tree, the sole survivor from Shakespeare's 'Birnam Wood', Europe's oldest living thing (the Fortingall Yew est. 3000 - 5000 years old)...the list goes on.
Fully escorted coach excursions from Pitlochry are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5th June to 4th October 2001. Your fare is inclusive of admission fees to attractions visited on all tours.
SOUTH: The Hermitage - Dunkeld Cathedral and the Parent Larch - the Birnam Oak
Adults: £12.00 Children: £8.00
WEST: Loch Tummel, Queen's View - Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay - Kenmore - Dewar's World of Whisky, Aberfeldy
AdultL 19.50 Children: £13.00
EAST: Loch of the Lowes - Beatrix Potter Exhibition - Birnam Scone Palace - Meikleour Hedge - Kindrogan
NORTH: Killiecrankie - Blair Castle and Diana's Grove - Glen Errochty - Kinloch Rannoch - the Fortingall Yew Ask the hotel for full
details. Travel is by coach between places
of interest, but some easy walking is included
in all tours, so you will need outdoor footwear
and (perhaps!) waterproofs. We can supply
packed and picnic lunches/snacks. Remember
the camera to capture magic moments.
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