Activities
A wide range of activities are available near by.
Touring
Glorious scenery is available in every direction. Glen Lyon, one of Scotland’s natural treasures, is just on your doorstep. Take a scenic drive into the glen and you will not be disappointed. Be sure to stop for a light lunch at the Post Office and tearoom at the Bridge Of Balgie.
Walking
Highland Perthshire’s 2 highest munroes, Schiehallion and Ben Lawers, are just a short drive away. If this is a bit too strenuous for you then a myriad of less adventurous walks are available locally, with the Birks at Aberfeldy being a particular favourite.
Cycling
Surprisingly for such a hilly area there are a number of relatively flat cycle routes locally. So even if you are only an occasional cyclist, pack a picnic and let the pedals take the strain. For an even easier cycle catch a lift to the top of Glen Lyon and cycle downhill all the way "home".
Water Sports
White water rafting is available locally on the River Tay and sailing is available on Loch Tay. Fishing on the River Lyon can easily be arranged.
Golf
Golf is available locally at Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Killin and Strathtay.
Distilleries
It would be a shame to visit this area and not sample some of the local produce. So why not visit Dewars World of Whisky in Aberfeldy ar the Edradour Distillery in Pitlochry.
Eating and Drinking
The picturesque conservation village of Fortingall is only a mile away. Over the last few years the Fortingall hotel has been building an award winning reputation for its dining and hospitality. At Kenmore, the Courtyard and the Kenmore Hotel are well worth a visit too.
On the South side of Loch Tay the Ardeonaig has a well deserved reputation for providing quality fare. If you are just looking for a light snack then House of Menzies or the Post office in Glen Lyon might be what you are looking for.
There are also lots of fantastic places to stop for tea and cakes with the Watermill in Aberfeldy being a particular favourite.
Castles
There area number of castles locally which are open to visitors. The spectacular Blair Castle at Blair Athol is home to the Duke of Athol who is the only person in the UK allowed to have his own army. Castle Menzies near Weem is a more humble affair but is still well worth a visit. Near Kenmore, the Crannog, while certainly not a castle shows how iron age inhabitants of the local area used to live.