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Walking and hill walking amid beautiful mountains, forests and lochs, from gentle rambles along the River Earn to more strenuous outings on hill or mountain - Munros and Corbetts abound for the enthusiast!
The annual Drovers Tryst festival in October offers a great choice of organised walks
Other activities readily available include horse riding, swimming, tennis, cycling and water sports on Loch Earn
Perthshire is rich in wildlife, including osprey, capercaillie, deer, red squirrels and many more fascinating birds and animals
Fishing for trout, salmon or grayling on Strathearn's rivers and lochs
Golf, golf and more golf on Crieff's own two courses, on one of the many other charming and inexpensive courses in the area, or Gleneagles just 20 minutes drive away!
Castles and gardens- Drummond Castle Gardens are very close, and Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument are a 30 minute drive
The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery offers an excellent distillery visit - interesting, fun and a dram for those who want to taste the Water of Life
The spectacle and fun of Crieff Highland Games takes place every August
Music and theatre - choose from Perth's new Concert Hall or The MacRobert Centre in Stirling, both half an hour away, or Pitlochy's Festival Theatre
Food and drink - there's a great range of choice close at hand in and around Crieff, from the award-winning Bank Restaurant to many other good-quality restaurants, coffee
shops and pubs
Shopping - small shops in Crieff selling gifts and clothing, Stuart Crystal shop, two supermarkets
The VisitScotland site at www.perthshire.co.uk has loads of practical information on how to take advantage of what this beautiful part of Scotland has to offer.
Owners Simon and Shelagh will also be pleased to provide information and advice on how to make the most of your stay.
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