Get out and about…in big tree country
Posted by Administrator on 18th July 2011
When you visit Glenmor you obviously want to make the most of your break; make the most of the facilities at Gleneagles Hotel, enjoy the luxury of your holiday home, make the most of the sunshine by wandering around the grounds. As well as all the wonderful things we can offer you at Glenmor, we do try and encourage our visitors to get out and about and see as much of Perthshire as possible as it really is beautiful at this time of year…even if there is an occasional shower of rain!
We had a little look about to see what’s on in Perthshire this summer and were amazed at the sheer volume and variation of the offerings. Do we have any daredevils out there?! If so, you will be more than catered for at Nae Limits – with adventure tubing, family rafting, paintball and sphering (don’t worry if you don’t know what it is, we had to look it up too!) there is something to keep everyone occupied. If it is activities for the kids you are looking for then we fully recommend Record Breakers which is a children’s activity walk organised by The National Trust Scotland at Hermitage, Dunkeld. Maybe they will be able to tell you why Perthshire is called big tree country?! Any Glee fans in the house? If so, they might like this workshop that promises kids will get to work alongside vocal and dance coaches to learn a song and dance from the hit TV show and then when it has been perfected parents are invited along to watch.
If music is your thing then we recommend you check out the Rewind Festival at Scone Palace between the 29th July and 31st July where you can see 80s acts such as Tony Hadley and Rick Ashley, all the photos from last year make it look like a lot of fun! Alternatively you might want to check out the Southern Fried Festival 2011 in Perth, where you could stop and listen to Grammy nominated “Blind Boys of Alabama” or take in some delightful southern home cooking. Mmm - sounds too tempting to miss!
However, it wouldn’t be a trip to Perthshire without taking in some highland games – for atmosphere they just can’t be beaten. On the 12th and 13th of August you could attend the Aberfeldy Show and Games , where you will be entertained by pipe bands, highland dancing and a competitive tug o’ war! The games take place in a fantastic setting, right beside the historic Wade’s Bridge and the River Tay is surrounded by lovely views to Weem Rock to the north and the hills of Glen Lyon to the west - what other event can boast such a magnificent backdrop?
Plus if you aren’t too sure where you are going or don’t want to drive whilst on holiday we do have our own train station at Gleneagles and the trains that stop here do also stop at many of the places listed above – you can always ask us for more travel information.
