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Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon
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Things to do and see in Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and
Glen Lyon
 ABERFELDY,
LOCH TAY AND GLEN LYON are associated with
Scotland’s ancient history & traditions. They are set in
spectacular Highland scenery, far from the pressures of today’s
big cities. You
will find 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 further Information
Tel:01887 820276
www.visitaberfeldy.co.uk
CASTLE MENZIES - an outstanding example of a C16th
“Z” plan fortified house. The seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies
and 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 and functions, in the large Victorian
Ballroom. Ghost Hunt tours available at night. Open 1 Apr to mid
Oct Mon to Sat 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm Adults £6, Conc. £5.
Children £2. Family conc. available. Clan Museum/Gift Shop.
Tea/coffee and biscuits. Walled garden. 1ml West of Aberfeldy on
the B846.
PH.15 2JD. Tel: 01887 820982
www.menzies.com
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 THE
SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTRE.
Five star heritage attraction featuring an authentic Iron Age
loch-dwelling. Guided tours, exhibits, hands-on ancient crafts
and activities. Dugout Canoe hire. Gift shop. Refreshments.
Special events. Open daily 12th-26th Feb,1st Apr to 31st Oct.
10-5:30; last entry 4:30pm. Nov: Sat/Sun 10-4pm; last entry 3pm.
Kenmore, Loch Tay, PH15 2HY. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
 MAINS
OF TAYMOUTH COURTYARD SHOP AND BRASSERIE 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.
PH15 2HN.
Tel 01887830756 contact
henry@taymouthcourtyard.com
or
www.taymouthcourtyard.com
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 £5.00, children under 16 £1.00. Tel: 01887 820795
Signposted from the Weem and Grandtully junctions of Strathtay
to Weem Rd. PH.15 2JT
www.clunyhousegardens.com
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. See The Black
Watch paraded through Aberfeldy on it’s return from Afganistan
in December 2009
On ‘You Tube’
www.bit.ly/dADOLy
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
Help For Heroes - Support For Our Wounded is a vehicle
through which the public can express their gratitude & respect
for members of the Armed Forces who risk everything on our
behalf. With your help, we have been able to designate over £34
million to support the wounded. However, long-term injuries need
long-term solutions. We aim to supplement the available
facilities and care so that those in rehabilitation get the very
best facilities and treatment .
BOLFRACKS GARDENS.
These beautiful gardens overlooking the Tay valley include a
walled garden with borders of trees, shrubs and perennials and a
burn garden with rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas, meconopsis,
etc., in a woodland setting. With masses of bulbs in spring and
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 West of Aberfeldy on A827
PH15 2EX
www.bolfracks.com
EXPLORE ABERFELDY,
the area's local tourism association, produces an informative
Visitor Guide to the area, which is available to download from
www.visitaberfeldy.co.uk or to pick up as a hard copy
from various places around the area, or from Aberfeldy Tourist
Information Centre
The Square, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
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.
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.
 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.)
 THE
VILLAGE OF KENMORE was laid out in the C18th to the
third Earl of Breadalbane’s plan. In 1760 the distinctive
cottages either side of the square were built & 14yrs later the
Bridge over the Tay was built. The village retains this
distinctive style of over 200yrs ago.
KENMORE VILLAGE, ‘big-head land’, grew up around the
strategically important ferry crossing where the river Tay
leaves Loch Tay. In 1572 The Laird of the time Colin Campbell,
sponsored the buildings of the inn adjacent to the ferry,as he
wanted an ale house more conveniently situated for himself and
his family. It is probably Scotland’s oldest working inn.
 WEEN
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.
Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon / Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie / Dunkeld and Birnam / Pitlochry / Strathtummel a
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