Perth(shire), Angus & Dundee
Queen's View
Big Tree Country and Big County are two nicknames of rich Perthshire. The "fairest portion of the northern kingdom” (Walter Scott) is overflowing with natural beauty, ancient monuments and pretty villages.
Highland Perthshire, north of Comrie and Blairgowrie and centred on the town of Perth, offers some of the finest scenery in the UK.
Angus, more to the east has miles of unspoiled landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see.
From the beautiful coast and charming towns and villages (Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Monifieth and Montrose) to the freedom of the hills and glens.
Site rating:
Although the featured attractions, sites and landmarks are always chosen by me, I have made a serious effort to differentiate 4 levels:
- (***) This is, for whatever reason, a very personal favourite! Will definitely be on my itinerary! Could possibly be disappointing for someone else though.
- (**) A major must-see tourist attraction that you can find in many a brochure.
- (*) Worth seeing and possibly interesting if you happen to be in the vicinity.
- (-) A hefty dollop of imagination is a must, but it might be interesting if you know the background.
Favorites:
- Arbroath Abbey *** Location: Arbroath / Plus code: HC69+V2 Arbroath
- Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve *** Location: Killin / Plus code: GQVH+XJ Killin
- Castle Menzies *** Location: Weem / Plus code: J4F3+G4 Weem, Aberfeldy
- Dunsinane Hillfort *** Location: Colace / Plus code: FPCC+6W Perth
- Elcho Castle *** Location: Elcho / Plus code: 9JFW+R4P Perth
- Glamis Castle *** Location: Glamis / Plus code: JXCX+38 Forfar
- Battle site of Killiecrankie (1689) *** Location: Killiecrankie / Plus code: P6VH+64 Killiecrankie, Pitlochry
- Battle site of Methven Wood (1306) *** Location: Methven / Plus code: CC88+XV6 Perth
- Moot Hill *** Location: Scone / Plus code: CHF7+F4P Perth
- Queens View *** Location: Pitlochry / Plus code: P48V+J5 Fincastle, Pitlochry
- Rannoch Moor *** Location: Rannoch / Plus code: MCPF+85 Tigh na Cruach, Ballachulish
- Stracathro Church *** Location: Stracathro / Plus code: Q9JF+J3 Brechin
- Battle site of Tippermuir (1644) *** Location: Tibbermore / Plus code: 9FRQ+HR6 Perth
And than there are.....
- Ardoch Roman Fort ** Location: Braco / Plus code: 748F+XH Dunblane
- Ballinbreich Castle ** Location: Newburgh / Plus code: 9RC9+CR Cupar
- Balvaird Castle ** Location: Gateside / Plus code: 7MQ4+JW Cupar
- Black Watch Museum ** Location: Perth / Plus code: CH37+88V Perth
- Blair Castle ** Location: Blair Atholl / Plus code: Q4FR+CQ Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
- Carnbane Castle * Location: Invervar / Plus code: JR3V+GJG Balintyre, Aberfeldy
- Caterthun Hillforts ** Location: Tigerton / Plus code: Q7M5+G5 Brechin
- Clan Gregor Society Museum ** Location: Weem / Plus code: J4F3+G4 Weem, Aberfeldy
- Drummond Castle Gardens ** Location: Crieff / Plus code: 84QJ+X2 Crieff
- Battle site of Dupplin Moor (1332) * Location: Forteviot / Plus code: 9F36+MQJ Perth
- Edzell Castle ** Location: Edzell / Plus code: R869+P6 Brechin
- Finavon Castle * Location: Milton of Finavon / Plus code: M5WG+XM Forfar
- Huntingtower Castle ** Location: Perth / Plus code: CG56+QJ Perth
- Invermark Castle * Location: Tarfside / Plus code: W36J+JW Brechin
- Lindores Abbey * Location: Newburgh / Plus code: 9Q2F+WVV Cupar
- Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum ** Location: Meigle / Plus code: HRQQ+243 Meigle, Blairgowrie
- Melgund Castle * Location: Aberlemno / Plus code: M7W4+HR Brechin
- Battle site of Nechtansmere (685) ** Location: Letham / Plus code: J6H4+WRV Forfar
- Scottish Crannog Centre ** Location: Kenmore / Plus code: HXHW+RP Kenmore, Aberfeldy
- Battle site of Stracathro/Inchbare (1130) * Location: Inchbare / Plus code: Q9M3+2QC Brechin
- V&A Museum ** Location: Dundee / Plus code: F24M+X5 Dundee