Acorn
Travel has
carefully put together details of the hotels, inns and bed & breakfasts
in the villages, towns and cities across the region of Perth
and Kinross, Scotland, all with secure on-line booking.
The
city of Perth is nestled next to the mighty River Tay. Perth was
once Scotland’s capital city, which
may give you the impression that it is a large city, but that
is not the case. Perth is where 'city meets the country';
where you will find a great selection of shops, restaurants,
pubs, lovely walks and parks to explore.
There
is nothing like a day at the races. So if you are visiting
Perth, why not treat yourself and the family to a great day
out
at Perth races, they have been racing horses at Perth since 1613.
The race course is located within the grounds of Scone Palace.
Today
Scone Palace is home to the Earls of Mansfield, but it has
a fascinating history. It was once where Scottish Kings
came to be crowned. A visit to the castle really is a must. You
can tour the castle, explore the grounds, browse the Palace Gift
Shop and Palace Food Shop, plus sample the delicious home-bakes
in the Palace Restaurant.
Perthshire
offers mile upon mile of beautiful countryside, plus boasts
great towns and villages to visit including Aberfeldy,
Dunkeld, Gleneagles, Pitlochry. There are historic attractions,
whisky distilleries, forests, gardens, a falconry centre and
a wildlife centre.
Perthshire is also known for it outdoors pursuits, where you
can choose from golfing, fishing, hiking, sailing or for the
more adventurous you can go 4x4 / off road driving, white water
rafting, gorge walking, abseiling, mountain biking and pony trekking.
The county of Kinross-shire borders Perthshire, and it is also
known for its beautiful Scottish countryside, there are quaint
towns and villages to visit. The town of Kinross itself is situated
next to Loch Leven, the largest loch in the Scottish lowlands.
Loch Leven is also ideal for bird watchers, as it is an important
wildfowl reserve. Located on Castle Island is Loch Leven Castle,
which was Mary Queen of Scots prison back in 1567. To visit the
castle you will need to catch the ferry. You will also find a
number of other outdoor activities in Kinross-shire which include
fishing, golfing and hill walking.
Whether
you are looking for a luxury hotel, functional B&B or
a self catering Lodge or Cottage, Acorn Travel put these
choices and more at your fingertips.
Simply
click the area you wish to search under and start looking
forward to your next break in Perth and Kinross.
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