My boyfriend and I were in town for a weekend away, and stumbled upon this museum and decided to…read morehave a wander. As mentioned in other reviews, there's not a whole lot to do within Perth, so it was nice to find this museum on a day of exploring. It's pretty grand when you walk in, and has various rooms tucked away. Loads of Perth history as well as a pretty neat glass collection towards the entrance. There was also a room of the local rocks and animals, which was fun. We were able to listen to the sounds various animals in the area might make. Towards the end of exploring the museum, they had a room of kids art displayed which was nice. I like it when museums, schools and businesses display kids art. Gives me hope for the artists of the future. Nice place to check out if you're in Perth and looking for a bit of knowledge on it's history.

Central of Perth , just behind the high street and it's free to get in which is allways a good…read morething. the exhibitions change and sometimes there is speical days on where you can dress up from old times, There is a mummy exhibition which is good,. worth a visit if your in perth at all.

A recently opened property for Historic Scotland, this is a really interesting place to visit. The…read moreinteractive displays are superb with lots for kids to get involved in - including a water feature like no other! This is a restoration in a scenic location right on the banks of the River Tay. Unfortunately no coffee shop but there were picnic tables overlooking the river.

If you've ever wondered what life in an Iron Age crannog was like, this is the place to visit! The…read morecrannog is a great place to sit on a cold day when the fire is lit, and there's always plenty going on in the other display areas, from fire-making and wood-turning demonstrations to cloth dying and bread-making. It's a fantastic educational resource and entirely run by archaeologists who are not only knowledgable, but passionate about their work and keen to share with visitors. They even have some genuine dug-out canoes that you can take out on the loch! Since the mid-1990s when the archaeologists working on the remains of crannogs in Loch Tay decided to build one as an exercise in experimental archaeology, the centre has been the primary source of funding for all further archaeology in the loch, until they were finally granted some core funding as a recognised museum in 2019. This will enable them to expand and improve the small museum and displays and improve the visitor experience. A fantastic place to visit, especially if you bring kids. They'll love it.

I was so glad this was included in our tour. I had a marvelous time touring the center and…read moreexperiencing hands on what it was like to live and work in a crannog. Rachel, our museum guide, was so informative and funny. There were hands on displays about woodworking, weaving and spinning, cooking and making bread. There's a lower section with replica log boats. The crannog replica itself and learning how they were built was simply fascinating. All through our tour of Scotland, I was able to recognize other crannog sites based on what I learned at the center. This was certainly a fascinating part of Scottish history.

Falkland Palace was once the favoured retreat of Stuart Kings and Queens and boast visitors such as…read moreMary Queen of Scots. We visited thePalace on an open day which was a bonus as entry was free. However it was well worth the visit and we would not have minded an admission charge. There are some grounds to visit but the main house itself is in good repair with rooms decorated in a period manner which gives an excellent historic overview of what life was like. On the day we visited there were guides dressed in period costumes giving talks in many of the rooms. There was also additional activities in the grounds for children. I found the palace very interesting and intriguing again you could make more of a day of it if you take a picnic. I would also recommend looking out for an open day (free entry is always good) or when additional activities are arranged as it give a full day experience.

beautiful place to visit in abeautiful little town…read moreunfortunatly the palace gardens are mega expensive to visit and it can be difficult to navigate the driving through the narrow streets up to the palce but thats part of the fun

I am not much of a history buff or museum person, but this is a great place to visit. The displays…read morehave a lot of descriptions on them, so it is possible to do a self guided tour. However the volunteers who hosted tours added a lot of useful context. I would return here with friends who have not been.

Dignified and proud place. I kept wishing my Dad had been there visiting with me. Well-documented…read moreand displayed.

"You would have to be half mad to dream me up." - Alice in…read moreWonderland. There's a very good reason I felt like a mischievous gal fallen down the rabbit hole - this place has a touch of wonderland about it. As you can tell from my photos, I was not at all intrigued and barely found a hint to take a picture of (they really should have a dedicated sarcasm font don't you think?). Just a few weeks after arriving in Scotland, I hopped on a train for an overnight adventure. I wouldn't attempt this in a day - it's well worth a night's stay and that gives you a bit of time to wander through Pitlochry afterwards/before unrushed. The Enchanted Forest is a beautiful exhibit of light and music. I would definitely suggest you take a week day jaunt through and try for the latest booking time possible - less kiddies colliding about. Not that they were a bother, the ones that were on my tour time, but it was nice to have a less hectic crowd to wander through the lights with. That being said, if you have wee ones - this is a perfect evening out, as they have story huts and lots to keep little minds entertained. Definitely grab yourself a mulled wine and though you'll want to snap every moment imaginable, do take some time to get out from behind the camera and just watch. I had hoped there would be more aerial artists. The two that were there, were wonderful and it only made me wish there were more artists roaming in, up and around the trees. It would add a completely new element to the experience that would be pretty darn special. But what they've done so far is top notch. The blend of music and lights is exceptionally done and the walk is both exciting and contemplative. Well done Enchanted Forest - it takes quite the force to make me wax poetic confusion. I would love to get a behind the scenes peek at this installation - because it has to take an army to get all those lights up (and some sneaky generator work?). But it's efficiency, right down to the well choreographed bus transfers just makes it easier to get yourself lost in pretty, pretty lights. Go be Alice for an evening. It's well worth the adventure.

A yearly outdoor art installation of light and sound. This is held in a forest near Pitlochry,…read morewhich is in the Lower Highlands. We went as group and got tickets about a month before. Which is recommended as the evening we went was sold out. The organisation was tight and very efficient, buses left from the Fisher's Hotel every 10-15 minutes. The installation / presentation is a 10 minutes drive away from Pitlochry. In the bus you get a 'safety instruction' which is easy to follow and funny for children. On arrival you are greeted by a dark forest with many coloured lights in the tree crowns. Many balloons with neon flashers stuck in trees.. poor kids. Let's get this clear beforehand, it was a very wet, damp evening. The Enchanted forest was drenched. Alright, for true West Coasters this was no more than a persistent heavy drizzle, but it was WET. The theme this year was called 'absORB' and the light themes where just like that. The pathways are lit by small coloured orbs. We also got ourselves a couple diode balloons, which added to the magic effects. The route took us past many sound and light shows that are difficult to describe. All equally mesmerising and pretty. The main focus was a massive moon-like orb at the entrance. This was visible from all over the site. My personal favourites was the 'evolution' 3D light show projected on a rock face. This was very fluid and pretty. The other was the lake orbs. With the music it was a special showpiece which is reflected into the water of the central loch (lake) creating a mirror effect doubling the experience.. that was truly magical. I could have watched just that all evening. Then there was the (as we dubbed it) 'Dr Who' bridge, that looked like an infinity light speed entrance to another time & dimension. And a great opportunity to take some pictures that don't require night vision camera features. There are several toilets, resting places dotted around. If you do get lost the many stewards are able to guide you on your way. After a few rounds we were a little too wet and the rain was getting heavier. We went back to the bus queue, again fast and efficient. It was a good show and a great experience.

Dunkeld Cathedral was up a narrow road but had limited parking so we parked in the main city lot…read more It was less than 10 minutes to walk back. The cathedral was set back from the river with lots of trees and an expansive lawn that was quite beautiful. A nice place to lounge on one of the benches or on the grass. The main part of the cathedral (formerly the choir section) was the only part accessible. We were fortunate and got to listen to the organist practicing during our visit. Off to the side was a separate room with information about the church, the relics of St Columbra (since removed) and some other notables. Renovations were taking place on the main section so we could only walk around the exterior except the portion facing the river. Good stop if in or passing through Dunkeld.

Dunkeld is a very small village with a lot of charm and its cathedral is and especially in its past…read morewas the center point of village life. Today, one part of the cathedral is merely a ruin and maintained by Historic Scotland. The other part still functions as a church. You can walk around the building and observe its architectural beauty. Just imagine what it could have looked like during its high time and you will see why I gave 4 stars. There is a bit of park area to walk around, through the many massive trees and down to the river where you can sit down and relax. From there you can also enjoy a nice view towards Thomas Talfords Dunkeld bridge, which took ages to be build and played its part in history. All that remains of a large graveyard are graves towards the side cathedral entrance. The bell tower I believe is part of the ruin and not accessible. Inside the cathedral you can find a small room on the left near the altar. In there you can read through the cathedral history. The cathedral is also the resting place for the Wolf of Badenoch. Well, you will find its sarcophagus-effigy there. Born in the 14th century as the third surviving son of Robert II, the Earl of Buchan was known for his outbursts and short tempered nature and burning down Elgin cathedral. And as Im an old romantic I would think it had something to do with his mistress he could not marry :-). The cathedral is definitely worth a trip when around the area, and even if it's not Notre Dame, it still has kept part of its beauty in tact.

Came here with our English Bulldog to spend a nice afternoon. And indeed we did…read more The earliest known part of the present castle dates from 1269. In 1740 the 2nd Duke began his transformation of the medieval castle into a Georgian house. A remodel to the exterior of the castle happened in the 1860s/70s. Later on architects Jamie Troughton and Hugh Broughton constructed a new exhibition hall known as the Banvie Hall. And that's now how the Castle stands here until today. We did book the admission to the Park and Grounds online and saved some money. There were a good number of visitors, but no problem finding a parking space - there's plenty of it only a short stroll from the castle. Admission with 9.50£ was a very fair deal. We were just in time to listen to the bagpipes, which were played hourly (until a certain time). Very nice - we love bagpipes. And to sit there on the bench, listening and with the Blair Castle in the background was just a wonderful moment. Then we went to the Deer Park, watching the wildlife. Then through the woods and Diana's Grove. A nice trail through the forest, with some nice creeks and a beautiful little bridge. Then onto St. Bride's Kirk. From there to the Blair Castle Gardens. Then back again to the Castle. Suprisingly few visitors along the paths. Really wonderful grounds here. Nice walks - nice nature and landscape. The Castle is pretty and the park offers nice ways and paths to spend some hours here. Also of course a restaurant, a shop, a nice playground and toilets. We really had a great time here. Dogs allowed on the grounds was a great thing. A real good visit, well worth the fair-priced admission.

Great visit of the Blair Castle located in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in…read morePerthshire. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray, and was historically the seat of their chief, the Duke of Atholl, though the current (12th) Duke, Bruce Murray, lives in South Africa. The castle stands in Glen Garry, and commands a strategic position on the main route (A9 road) through the central Scottish Highlands. It has many interesting signs of masonry as the 6th Duke George was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.