There are many venues in the area that cater for a wide variety of historic interest suitable for all members of the family. Whether your apetite is for historic facts, figures and artefacts or, if you have a yearning to experience life as our forebears did in a “hands on” way Blairgowrie and East Perthshire can provide it.
THE CRANNOG CENTRE
A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland dating from 5,000 years ago. Many crannogs were built out in the water as defensive homesteads and represented symbols of power and wealth. The Scottish Crannog Centre features a unique reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling. This authentic recreation is based on the excavation evidence from a 2,600 year old site, one of the 18 crannogs preserved in Loch Tay, Scotland.
Blairgowrie to Crannog Centre 60 minutes
ANGUS FOLK MUSEUM
One of Scotland's finest folk museums where visitors explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years. In the reconstructions of a traditional 'but 'n' ben' cottage, a farm bothy and minister's parlour, visitors can see the stark differences in the lifestyles between workers and the middle classes. Highlights include the 'Lawton Lad' traction engine and the magnificent Glenisla horse-drawn hearse. This National trust for Scotland run property is at the foot of Glamis Castle.
Blairgowrie to Angus Folk Museum 30 minutes
DISCOVERY POINT
Discover a taste for adventure and exploration at award-winning Discovery Point, one of Scotland's most exciting visitor attractions in Dundee. Spectacular exhibits and special effects vividly recreate the voyages of the Royal Research Ship Discovery, built in Dundee to take Captain Scott to Antarctica.
Blairgowrie to Discovery 40 minutes
THE YEW TREE
Fortingall is a small village in the heart of Perthshire, at the entrance to Glen Lyon, not far from Loch Tay. The yew tree which grows there has been estimated to be at least 3,000 years old and possibly as old as 5,000 years. It is certainly the oldest living organism in Britain and possibly the world
Blairgowrie to Fortingall 70 minutes
MEIGLE PICTISH STONES
In Meigle, 8 miles South East of Blairgowrie, you can visit a truly unique collection of sculpted stones of the Celtic Christian period. The 25 stones on display were excavated from the local churchyard and now represent the largest collection of their kind in existence.
Blairgowrie to Meigle 20 minutes
THE PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE
The Battle of Killiecrankie, the major event in the first of the Jacobite uprisings, was fought nearby. The National trust for Scotland visitor centre tells the story of both the Pass’s rich natural history and the story of the battle. A number of key sites associated with the battle of Killiecrankie lie within the Pass, including the Soldier's Leap, Troopers Den and the Balfour Stone.
Blairgowrie to Killiecrankie 40 minutes
J.M BARRIE’S BIRTHPLACE
The birthplace and early home of famed Scottish author, playwright and creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew Barrie, this 19th century cottage is set in the heart of Kirriemuir Adjacent cottage home to the ‘Peter Pan Experience’ and important memorabilia, while Peter Pan garden with willow crocodile and ‘Pirates Workshop’ comprise the surrounding grounds.
Blairgowrie to J.M Barrie’s Birthplace 45 minutes
A crannog is a type of ancient loch-
Blairgowrie to Crannog Centre 60 minutes
ANGUS FOLK MUSEUM
One of Scotland's finest folk museums where visitors explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years. In the reconstructions of a traditional 'but 'n' ben' cottage, a farm bothy and minister's parlour, visitors can see the stark differences in the lifestyles between workers and the middle classes. Highlights include the 'Lawton Lad' traction engine and the magnificent Glenisla horse-
Blairgowrie to Angus Folk Museum 30 minutes
DISCOVERY POINT
Discover a taste for adventure and exploration at award-
Blairgowrie to Discovery 40 minutes
THE YEW TREE
Fortingall is a small village in the heart of Perthshire, at the entrance to Glen Lyon, not far from Loch Tay. The yew tree which grows there has been estimated to be at least 3,000 years old and possibly as old as 5,000 years. It is certainly the oldest living organism in Britain and possibly the world
Blairgowrie to Fortingall 70 minutes
MEIGLE PICTISH STONES
In Meigle, 8 miles South East of Blairgowrie, you can visit a truly unique collection of sculpted stones of the Celtic Christian period. The 25 stones on display were excavated from the local churchyard and now represent the largest collection of their kind in existence.
Blairgowrie to Meigle 20 minutes
THE PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE
The Battle of Killiecrankie, the major event in the first of the Jacobite uprisings, was fought nearby. The National trust for Scotland visitor centre tells the story of both the Pass’s rich natural history and the story of the battle. A number of key sites associated with the battle of Killiecrankie lie within the Pass, including the Soldier's Leap, Troopers Den and the Balfour Stone.
Blairgowrie to Killiecrankie 40 minutes
J.M BARRIE’S BIRTHPLACE
The birthplace and early home of famed Scottish author, playwright and creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew Barrie, this 19th century cottage is set in the heart of Kirriemuir Adjacent cottage home to the ‘Peter Pan Experience’ and important memorabilia, while Peter Pan garden with willow crocodile and ‘Pirates Workshop’ comprise the surrounding grounds.
Blairgowrie to J.M Barrie’s Birthplace 45 minutes
