2 DAY ITINERARY - PERTH & PERTHSHIRE

What better way to kick start your day than with an adventure or two? Take to the water or land with help from experts at the Willowgate Activity Centre, nestled on the River Tay and just five minutes' drive from the city of Perth.

See the city from a kayak or paddleboard, or there are land-based activities to enjoy too, including archery and bike tours.

The centre is so easy to reach, just under an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and it's open all year round so you can plan an adventure any time you fancy.

After a morning of adrenaline and fresh air, it's time for some comfort food at the Giraffe Café on Perth's South Street. 

The café has been serving and delivering their menus to the community in recent weeks and their popular classics, such as shepherd's pie, mac and cheese and sticky toffee pudding, will soon be available to enjoy in the cosy restaurant again. Keep an eye on their website for more information.

This café is a socially and environmentally conscious place. Read more about their social aims.

Time to head back for some well-earned rest and relaxation!

The River Edge Lodges are self-catering holiday homes peacefully situated on the River Earn, just 3 miles from Perth.

You'll just love their outside patio seating, fully-equipped kitchens, and fabulous riverside views. Perfect for a relaxed night in.

Or if you fancy heading into town for dinner, try a few of the delicious dishes at Tabla - a local favourite.

Find more things to do in Perth.

Drive 40 minutes east from the city of Perth towards Crieff, and you'll come across the much-loved Lady Mary's Walk along the River Earn.

Named after Lady Mary Murray, whose family were local landowners in the early 19th century, the walk goes through leafy woodland and is great for bikes and buggies. This is a gorgeous walk at any time of the year, but in autumn, the vivid colours of the leaves are staggeringly beautiful.

About an hour's drive from Perth, you'll find views fit for a queen and one of the most postcard-perfect scenes in Scotland.

The Queen's View viewpoint looks over Loch Tummel in Highland Perthshire and is allegedly named after Queen Victoria as she visited the area in 1866. However, it's also thought that the view is named after Queen Isabella, the first wife of Robert the Bruce.

The area is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland so please check their website before your visit.

Wander through the paths of The Hermitage, a Douglas fir forest where you'll see the magical Black Linn Falls, the Falls of Braan, and Ossian's Hall, a Georgian sculpture which provides a viewpoint over the cascading falls. Did you know it was originally designed for the 18th century Dukes of Atholl as their playground?

This magical spot is an amazing place to soothe the soul and find some peace and quiet.

Just 10 minutes away by car, Dunkeld House Hotel offers a place to rest, recharge and re-energise after a busy 48 hours in Perthshire.

The hotel has a spa with jacuzzi, pool and a range of relaxing treatments which will reopen in the future. Enjoy a dinner in the Riverside Restaurant & Orangery with creative menus using local Perthshire produce.

Why not stay a wee bit longer? Find more ideas for your Perthshire break with this 4-day short break itinerary.