Castles

Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy - Castle Menzies is an outstanding example of a 16th Century 'z' plan fortified house which visitors can fully explore. It was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies until 1918 and involved in the turbulent history of the highlands, including giving hospitality to 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' in 1746.

Taymouth Castle, Kenmore - Taymouth Castle is largely 19th century design. Building began in 1805 and was completed by the time of Queen Victoria's visit here in 1842. It stands on the site of the ancient Balloch Castle which was built in 1550 for Campbell of Glenorchy. Unfortunately, the castle is now closed to the public while it is being transformed into a 6* hotel.

The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore - Visit the Crannog Centre's exhibition to learn more about the crannog people and their way of life. Crannogs area type of ancient loch dwelling found throughout Scot and and Ireland. They were built out in the water as defensive homesteads from 5,000 years ago, and people continued to build and occupy them periodically until the 17th century AD.

Wade's Bridge, Aberfeldy - Dating from 1733, this famous bridge was designed by William Adam and considered to be the finest of all Wade's Bridges. It provided the vital crossing of the River Tay for General Wade's network of road, 0 built in an attempt to control the rebellious Scots. The Black Watch Monument is adjacent.

Black Watch Monument, Aberfeldy - Imposing monument on the banks of the River Tay to commemorate the first muster of the Black Watch in Aberfeldy in 1740. The monument of a kilted soldier was erected in Queen Victoria's Jubilee year (1887).

The Hermitage, Dunkeld - The waterfalls, rapids and swirling pools of the River Braan provide the focal point for this wild tree garden. Romantic follies, red squirrels and woodland walks.

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl - Set in the dramatic scenery of Strath Garry, Blair Castle commands a strategic position on the route north, welcoming guests as Scotland's most visited private home. It is reputed to have been the last castle besieged in Britain and is home to the only remaining private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders.

Killiecrankie (NTS) - Beautiful wooded gorge with splendid walking trails beside the River Garry and near site of the Battle of Killiecrankie 1689.

Scone Palace, Perth - The crowning place of Scottish Kings, where Macbeth, Robert the Bruce and Charles II were crowned.

Stirling Castle, Stirling - One of Scotland's, grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland's past, including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace's victory over the English in 1297, and Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated the same foe in the summer of 1314.

Huntingtower Castle, Perth - Also known as the House of Ruthven, Huntingtower Castle comprises two fine and complete tower houses. The hall of the eastern tower has a fine painted ceiling.

Lochleven Castle, Kinross - This late 14th or early 15th century tower was the setting for the most traumatic year in the life of Mary Queen of Scots. It was here in 1567 that she was imprisoned and forced to abdicate before her dramatic escape a year later.

Rob Roy Story, Visitor Centre, Callender - Learn of the daring exploits of Rob Roy MacGregor which made him a hero to his own people - and Scotlands's most notorious outlaw.

The Highland Drovers at Crieff Visitor Centre - Follow in the footsteps of the Cattle Drovers and experience the life and times of the people who made Crieff the crossroads of Scotland at the turn of the 18th Century.

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