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Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon
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 Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon are associated with
Scotland’s ancient history and traditions. They are set in
spectacular Highland scenery, far from the pressures of today’s
big cities. You will discover a totally different world with water
sports, castles, gardens, biking, walks, food and music
festivals: there is much to see and enjoy. Here we tempt you to
come and explore this fascinating part of Highland Scotland. For
information, call Tel:01887 820276
www.aberfeldy.co.uk
Castle Menzies - an outstanding example of a
16C “Z” plan fortified house. The seat of the Chiefs of Clan
Menzies & still owned by the Menzies Clan who were heavily
involved in the
 turbulent
history of the highlands, Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Stuart
Pretender to the throne, rested for two nights in the Castle on
his way to the Battle of Culloden in 1746. See the Menzies
Claymore (sword) used by the Chief at the Battle of Bannockburn.
One of the few castles still owned by a clan today, it has been
renovated &
restored to it’s original condition as at the time it was built
in the 1550’s. 30 rooms on view. Why not try the Adult Highland
Dress and Kids period costumes for your visit to the Castle?
Today the castle is
 available
for hire for weddings, ceilidhs & functions, in the large
Victorian Ballroom. Ghost Hunt tours available at night.
Open 1 Apr to mid Oct Mon to Sat 10.30am to 5pm, Sun 2pm to 5pm
Adults £5, Conc. £4. Children £2.
Clan Museum/Gift Shop. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Walled garden.
1ml West of Aberfeldy on the B846 PH15 2JD
Tel: 01887 820982 www.menzies.com
 Dewar’s
World of Whisky. A whisky experience which will challenge
your skills and senses, as it guides you through the
extraordinary people, adventurous spirits and ground breaking
innovations of Dewar’s. See a world first from 1898 - the first
ever cinema advert made for a drinks product. Try out our
interactive blending game and nosing table and see if you have
the skills to be a Master Blender. Starting with a 10 minute
introductory film in our atmospheric
theatre, move through a re-creation of Lord Dewar’s Edwardian
study, a blending room, 1950’s advertising agency, finishing in
the present day with our nosing table and brand display. Try a
dram of Aberfeldy Single Malt or Dewar’s 12 before heading off
for a guided tour of Aberfeldy distillery. Enjoy a light snack
in our coffee shop. Open 7 days (closed Sun in winter). T: 01887
822010. PH15 2EB Follow signs for Aberfeldy.
 The
Scottish Crannog Centre. Award-winning heritage attraction
featuring guided tours of a re-created Celtic loch-dwelling;
Exhibition Centre with videos, original artefacts & lively,
“hands-on” crafts. Gift Shop, refreshments, Events. Open daily
1st Apr to 31 Oct: 10am to 5.30pm, last entry 4.30pm. Nov:
Sat/Sun 10 to 4pm, last entry 3pm. Kenmore, Loch Tay
PH15 2HY www.crannog.co.uk
Tel:01887 830583
 The
Courtyard, Kenmore - has created a unique shopping and
eating experience on the shores of beautiful Loch Tay. The Deli
and gift shop offer the finest of products sourced locally
wherever possible as well as from much further afield. Spoil
yourself with fresh deli produce, tempting ready meals, and
local confectionery. The Taste of Arran Ice Cream has become
renowned as the largest sugar cone in the area. We ca n
provide picnic hampers to your specification or have starter
packs made up for your arrival. There is also an information
point where our brochures and knowledge of the local area could
prove invaluable to your stay in Highland Perthshire. Free
parking which will allow you to enjoy the numerous walks that
surround us, a play area for children, you will find us just
over the bridge in Kenmore. Bring your camera! Open 364
days a year Tel 01887830756 contact
henry@taymouthcourtyard.com or
www.taymouthcourtyard.com
St
Mary’s Church, Grandtully. Alexander Stewart of Grandtully
endowed the church in 1533. The wooden ceiling is decorated with
the coats of arms of families connected with the Stewarts of
Grandtully. The main feature is a panel depicting a death scene
and the last judgement. Free Entry. Historic Scotland. Off the
A827 Aberfeldy to Ballinluig road at Pitcairn farm.
Cluny House Gardens
is a 6 acre Himalayan woodland garden,situated on a hillside
overlooking the scenic Strathtay valley. See red squirrels! The
aspect, climate and soil are ideal for growing Primulas,
Meconopsis, Trilliums, Rhododendrons Lilies and many species of
trees and shrubs. Open daily from March 1 to Oct. 31, 10am to
6pm. Adults £4.00, children under 16 free. Tel: 01887 820795
Signposted from the Weem and Grandtully junctions of Strathtay
to Weem Rd.
The Black Watch (Am
Freiceadan Dubh) is so named to distinguish it from regular
troops who wore red uniforms (Saoghdearan Dearg - red soldiers).
Six independant companies were raised in 1725. The Black Watch
became the 42nd Regiment in May 1740 and mustered in a field on
the northern side of Wade’s Bridge and Aberfeldy. Originally it
only enlisted Highlanders, both officers and privates who
favoured the Hanoverian cause.
Memorial beside the bridge north of Aberfeldy.
 The
Birks of Aberfeldy inspired Robert Burns to write his poem
of the same name after a visit in August 1787. The circular 1.5
mile path (allow 1.5 to 2hrs) follows the path alongside the
Moness Burn. What you see today is the product of the past, not
the recent past but of millions of years. Waterfalls are a
feature of these hanging valleys where side streams drop down
steep slopes into the main valley. From the centre of Aberfeldy,
take the A826 road to Crief for 200yds. The Birks of Aberfeldy
is on your right. Excellent leaflet and map available in the car
park.
 Bolfracks
Gardens. These beautiful gardens overlooking the Tay valley
include a walled garden with borders of trees, shrubs &
perennials & a burn garden with rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas,
meconopsis, etc., in a woodland setting. With masses of bulbs in
spring & good autumn colours, a must for all garden lovers. No
dogs please. Open
7 days 10 to 6pm. Apr 1 to Oct 31. Admission £4.00,
under 16s free. 2 mls W of Aberfeldy on the A827.
 Croft
Moraig, ‘Mary’s croft’, is a stone circle comprised of eight
standing stones in an oval setting at about 7m diameter followed
by a second circle of twelve standing stones about 12m in
diameter. Excavations in 1965 found pottery of local Neolithic
origin dating to 300BC. Access through the gate into the field.
Explanation plaques tell you the whole story. Situated on the
left of the road just metres after the farm entrance. (See map
on back page.)
 Kenmore.
In 1572 a hostel (today's Kenmore Hotel see above) was built in
Kenmore by Colin Campbell as he wanted an ale house more
conveniently situated for himself and his family. In 1760 the
distinctive cottages either side of the square were built and
fourteen years later the Bridge over the Tay was built. Today
the village reflects this distinctive style from over 200 years
ago.
 Weem
Village, ‘Cave’, existed in 1235 and was the centre of
religious and economic importance for the whole area. The Weem
Old Parish Church is one of a handful of surviving churches
built between 1560 and 1620. Today it is the Menzies Mausoleum.
 The
Fortingall Yew Tree is estimated as being between 3,000 and
5,000 years old. Acknowledged as Europe’s oldest tree. In 1769
the tree’s girth was 56ft (over 17 metres). Tradition has it
that Pontius Pilate was born here whilst his father was on a
mission from Ceasar to a Caledonii King. The Yew tree is in
Fortingall church yard. Open all year, free entry.
Glen Lyon, the ‘Crooked
Glen of Stones’, is sometimes said to be ‘the most beautiful
glen in the whole of Scotland.’ There is certainly a very
distinct feeling when you enter this glen that you are somewhere
very special.
The much photographed Ruined Stone Bridge on the opposite
bank dates from the late 18thC. Carnban ‘White Cairn’
Castle was built in 1564 by the Laird of Glen Lyon. It had
previously been the site of the home of the hated McNab who had
terrorised the local tenants. When you reach Bridge of Balgie,
take the road to Loch Tay up through the high mountain pass.
Ben Lawers Visitor Centre has a nature trail and
audio-visual programme with a special children’s version.
Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon / Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie / Dunkeld and Birnam / Pitlochry / Strathtummel a | 
