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Things to Do
Here are just some of our selected
highlights from the wealth of day trips possible from such a
superb central location:-
Stirling - Visit the magnificent
Castle
Pitlochry - Your first stop must be the stunning “ Queens
View”
Loch Earn, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon – a beautiful trip via
Crieff, Comrie and Aberfeldy. Visit Europe’s oldest tree
at Fortingall. A welcome lunch stop at Killin.
Cairngorms – visit the newly formed Cairngorm National Park,
perhaps with a shopping stop at the House of Bruar.
Loch Lomond – closer than you think, just over an hour away.
Aberdeen, the Granite City – either via Dundee (City of
Discovery) and the coastal route, or through Glenshee, Braemar
and Royal Deeside – or both!!
Royal Deeside – via Pitlochry to Glenshee and Braemar, then
onward to Balmoral and the delightful village of Ballater.
Edinburgh – under an hour takes you to the capital city
and all its superb shops, history and attractions.
Glasgow – again under an hours drive.
St Andrews – and ample time for a game of golf - less than
an hour’s drive. Or Gleneagles.
The Great Outdoors really is
alive here in the ‘Scottish Heartlands’
There are 55 golf courses located
throughout the area
Whether you're interested in game fishing, coarse fishing or
sea angling, you're bound to find a location in this unspoiled
area to suit you.
Here, where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, you’ll find
walks to suit everyone from those who prefer a gentle ramble
to the most dedicated 'munro bagger'.
Watersports are on offer throughout the area with the shores
and lochs holding a strong appeal for canoeists, windsurfers,
divers and sailing enthusiasts alike.
The area is one of Scotland's richest in terms of wildlife.
Horse riding - there are locations and terrain to suit all riders
from beginners to the more experienced rider.
For cyclists there is something to suit every one from gentle
routes to suit family groups to challenging terrain for the serious
cyclist.
There's a tremendous variety of activity operators in the area
to help you in trying your hand at a wide range of outdoor activity.
Explore the rest of this section for more information about the
abundance of activity riches which await you here. And make Airth
Castle your chosen base for activity breaks and holidays in Central
Scotland.
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