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.
My very personal selection:
- Arbroath Abbey ***
Location: Arbroath / Plus code: HC69+V2 Arbroath
Location: Killin / Plus code: GQVH+XJ Killin
- Castle Menzies ***
Location: Weem / Plus code: J4F3+G4 Weem, Aberfeldy
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
Location: Killiecrankie / Plus code: P6VH+64 Killiecrankie, Pitlochry
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
Location: Stracathro / Plus code: Q9JF+J3 Brechin
Location: Tibbermore / Plus code: 9FRQ+HR6 Perth
And than there are.....
Location: Braco / Plus code: 748F+XH Dunblane
Location: Newburgh / Plus code: 9RC9+CR Cupar
Location: Gateside / Plus code: 7MQ4+JW Cupar
Location: Perth / Plus code: CH37+88V Perth
Blair Castle **
Location: Blair Atholl / Plus code: Q4FR+CQ Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Location: Invervar / Plus code: JR3V+GJG Balintyre, Aberfeldy
Location: Tigerton / Plus code: Q7M5+G5 Brechin
Location: Weem / Plus code: J4F3+G4 Weem, Aberfeldy
Location: Crieff / Plus code: 84QJ+X2 Crieff
Location: Forteviot / Plus code: 9F36+MQJ Perth
Location: Edzell / Plus code: R869+P6 Brechin
Location: Milton of Finavon / Plus code: M5WG+XM Forfar
Location: Perth / Plus code: CG56+QJ Perth
Location: Tarfside / Plus code: W36J+JW Brechin
Location: Newburgh / Plus code: 9Q2F+WVV Cupar
Location: Meigle / Plus code: HRQQ+243 Meigle, Blairgowrie
Location: Aberlemno / Plus code: M7W4+HR Brechin
Location: Letham / Plus code: J6H4+WRV Forfar
Location: Kenmore / Plus code: HXHW+RP Kenmore, Aberfeldy
Location: Inchbare / Plus code: Q9M3+2QC Brechin
V&A Museum **
Location: Dundee / Plus code: F24M+X5 Dundee