CASTLES
Our two local favourites – both must visits, are
Castle Menzies
Right next door to us - this spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society, welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746.
Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between an earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house and contains many features of interest together with a number of family portraits, specimen pieces of furniture and a small clan museum. There is also a walled garden.
Blair Castle
Blair Castle is located in Perthshire near the village of Blair Atholl. Truly one of Scotland’s very finest visitor attractions.
Open daily from 1 April to 30 October 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). 32 rooms are open to the public for viewing. You can also walk around the grounds. Telephone +44 1796 481207 for details. Private tours all year round by arrangement.
If you are driving along the main A9 road, the best place to stop and take a panoramic shot of Blair Castle and the surrounding countryside is at layby 50. When heading south you have a better view from the road than when heading north.
www.blair-castle.co.uk
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Recently built in Scottish traditional style, this charming, homely black and white holiday cottage with wonderful country and mountain views is only 150 yards from the heart of Aberfeldy, yet its mature garden setting provides peace and perfect tranquility. Tastefully furnished with designer fabrics to a very high standard, Appletree has a Victorian conservatory that overlooks Weem Rock.
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Laurelbank is a large traditional stone-built Scottish cottage majestically positioned at the centre of a large mature garden. The house is surrounded by a lawn and made totally secure by perimeter dry-stone walling. The well-stocked garden is a permanent blaze of colour during the summer and provides a ready haven for a multitude of songbirds.
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Has been designed with a view to spoiling you with its large genuine Jacuzzi bath, steam cubicle and infra red sauna. It is situated right next to Appletree Cottage only a short walk from the centre of Aberfeldy via a lane which runs past the old water mill. Newly built in traditional Scottish style and finished in black and white, Lavender Cottage has splendid open views of the hills and surrounding countryside from every room. Both the house and the secure garden offer absolute quietness and privacy.
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This spacious accommodation and charming cottage has been imaginatively designed internally and is set peacefully next to Lavender Cottage only 150 yards from the shops, pubs and restaurants in the heart of the unspoilt market town of Aberfeldy. Each room has been furnished to a very high standard and they all offer excellent views of the hills and countryside of Highland Perthshire.
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Built into the hillside to take advantage of stunning views up the Tay valley to Ben Lawers and Schiehallion, this unique architect designed detached holiday home enjoys a country lane setting of utter peace and seclusion, adjacent to the Birks of Aberfeldy, yet is walking distance through this woodland glade to the heart of the delightful Highland market town of Aberfeldy.
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Is a traditional Victorian stone built Scottish villa, the upper floor of which has been sensitively and comprehensively renovated to create a warm and welcoming apartment. The property is entered via is own front door to first floor level where you are immediately struck by its light and spacious interior where a creative touch has ensured that the house has been thoroughly modernised yet has retained its former charm and original features.
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Is situated on Taybridge Road in Aberfeldy, a street of large stone-built Victorian houses, leading to one of the most romantic bridges in Scotland which Wade built over the Tay in 1733. A charming, recently refurbished semi-detached period villa of distinctive Art Nouveau design retaining many of its original features such as the period fireplaces throughout and the attractive natural wood finishes and has undergone a programme of extensive refurbishment. This family house has spacious accommodation and a large enclosed garden in a desirable location within walking distance of the golf course and other local services.
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