Perthshire

Overview

Situated in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire boasts some of the finest and most accessible scenery anywhere in the Scottish Highlands.

Perthshire's outdoors is a mecca for botanists, ornithologists or for those who simply appreciate the majesty of a landscape of mountain, water, farmlands and forest. In Perthshire you will find some of the most remarkable trees and woodlands anywhere in Europe. The forests, woods and country gardens offer an unrivalled assortment of glorious greenery and all within easy reach. This is Big Tree Country - home to the world's highest hedge, Europe's oldest tree, the widest conifer in Britain, the sole survivor from Shakespeare's Birnam Wood and many more fascinating champion trees.

Perthshire is also the irrefutable adventure capital of Scotland. This area sits astride the Highland Boundary Fault, the natural phenomenon which fused the Highlands and Lowlands together many thousands of years ago. Today this same 'Fault' provides the area with the terrific mix of terrain that forms the playground for many of the outdoor pursuits on land, water and in the air: world-class fishing, walking routes ranging from waymarked forest trails to lofty treks in the mountains, great cycling routes both on- and off-road and an unsurpassed range of golf courses to satisfy all abilities.

But there's much more to Perthshire than just mainstream activities - revitalise your senses with a spin in a sphere, test your nerve with a spot of cliff jumping and canyoning, enjoy an eagle's-eye view with a microlight flight, or simply get closer to nature with a relaxing Highland Adventure Safari.