TO DO IN AND AROUND DUNKELD

There is so much to do in and around Dunkeld. World-class golf and fishing, walking, rafting, climbing, lochs and local retail therapy, it's all within easy reach.

IN THE AREA

Perthshire has a wide range of cultural, sporting and leisure activities within easy reach and our location is an ideal base for touring (Perth, Pitlochry, Braemar, House of Bruar, Blair Atholl Castle, Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon).

OUT AND ABOUT IN DUNKELD

Dunkeld itself was proclaimed the first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland by Scotland's first king, Kenneth MacAlpin. The majestic ruin of the cathedral dominates the town. The Atholl Memorial fountain was erected in 1866 by public subscription in memory of the 6th Duke of Atholl.

From here Cathedral Street leads to Dunkeld Cathedral, standing idyllically amidst lawns that sweep down to the River Tay. Today part ruin and part parish church, the cathedral features the tomb of the notorious 'Wolf of Badenoch'.

The brightly coloured 'little houses' of Dunkeld were built in the early 1700s. Restored to provide homes for local people, they are now in the care of The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). Another NTS property is the Ell Shop featuring the original 'ell' measure, just over a metre long, used for measuring cloth.

A walk along Atholl Street's variety of specialist shops will prove fascinating. For example, Jeremy Law of Scotland is a deer skin leather moccasin shoes, slippers and gloves shop only a few hundred yards from us.

A riverside path provides excellent views of Thomas Telford's Dunkeld Bridge

HOW TO FIND US

Dunkeld is situated 15 miles North of Perth on the main A9 Perth to Inverness road. Take the turning into Dunkeld, head over the fine five arched bridge built by Thomas Telford. As you reach the end of the Dunkeld Bridge, the Atholl Arms Hotel is positioned on the right hand side. To enter the car park please turn right and then immediately right again down the lane which will take you to our own private car park located opposite the hotel.

From Edinburgh you need to head for the Forth Road Bridge and go up the M90 motorway though Fife to Perthshire. When you get to the Perth junction ensure you take the exit marked Crianlarich (A9).

From Glasgow, you probably want to take the Motorway (M74 or M8/9) to Stirling and then follow the signs for Perth. Once again, watch carefully for the correct turn-off when you approach Perth. You need to take the A9.