I recently joined the whisky tour and found it to be the most comprehensive one I’ve experienced so far. The tour began with a well-made video that shared the history of the distillery, followed by an informative exhibition. We then had a guided walk through the entire distillery, which gave great insight into each stage of the whisky-making process. One unique part of the experience was the “altitude tasting” session, which helped identify the type of whisky that suited my personal taste preferences. The highlight of the tour was definitely the tasting session. Since I went with my family, we were able to sample a wide range of whiskies, including the 12-year, 18-year, 21-year, and a highball. It was a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the depth and character of each expression. If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the pace of the tour. It felt a bit rushed, and I didn’t have enough time to fully explore or take in the details, especially in the exhibition section. A little more time at each stop would have made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it’s a highly recommended tour for both whisky lovers and curious visitors.

Lovely selection of books - both fiction and non-fiction. Nice to see different and quirky Scottish books for sale too. The gallery is worth a look, though prices are quite expensive. The cafe is also lovely. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed inside the bookshop or cafe, so we were unable to stay as long as we'd have liked.

The Birks of Aberfeldy is a truly stunning walk — a perfect mix of nature, tranquillity, and a little bit of adventure. The well-marked trail takes you through beautiful woodland alongside a rushing burn, with plenty of picturesque spots for photos. The highlight is the series of waterfalls, which are especially impressive after rain. The circular route is manageable for most fitness levels (about 1.5–2 hours at an easy pace), but there are some steps and steeper sections, so good walking shoes are a must. Benches and viewpoints along the way make it easy to take breaks and soak in the scenery. It’s easy to see why Robert Burns wrote a poem inspired by this place — the atmosphere is magical. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Perthshire!

Wonderful historical castle with a truly beautiful atmosphere - you can sense the stronghold that it once was. Clan history in abundance and such a wonderful opportunity to explore all parts of a Scottish castle. Multiple rooms and stairways allowing access to four floor. Turret rooms are extremely uneven on the floors as one would expect from a castle! The castle is largely unfurnished which added to the atmosphere in my opinion….its cold throughout with uneven floors extremely low doorways. Stunning views across to the mountains from the upper floors. It’s a proud and unashamedly masculine place. Toilets are available on the entrance floor and a tea room (unfortunately not open when we visited due to staff shortages) disability access could be problematic depending upon disability - low lighting - uneven walls and floors extremely - I feel it would be worth asking prior to arrival for access advice. Limited parking outside the castle - we really enjoyed our visit …highly recommend popping in if you are in the area. I noticed they do haunted cellar tours on certain evenings - whilst not being the most receptive to things like this I honestly think that there is a strong possibility of “ghosts” here!

If you appreciate gardens, plants and wildlife then I recommend a amble around the Cluny Gardens. A private garden with a £6 entry. The owners have grown and maintained a wonderfully diverse garden with approx 7 acres of land. They've created a numbered path that weaves through their garden. The numbers help reference an info sheet of the shrubs and trees you might see. Lovely! Takes about 1hr if you take your time.

Everytime I am in Aberfeldy I visit the Black Watch memorial. It gives excellent views of the River Tay and Wade Bridge.

My husband organised a 3 night stay at Bolfracks House for a big birthday of mine. Now that I have come back down from being on cloud nine, I thought it time to review this wonderful house and gardens. From the moment you arrive, it is clear that this house is something special. Buzzing in at the security gates, you then drive up a long driveway to the house, which is hidden from view by huge rhododendron trees. Slowly, a white gothic style castle dominates the sky line and you're warmly greeted by Amelia, the manager and Luke the groundskeeper - two of the loveliest people, who no request was too much bother for. Entering the double doors of Bolfracks, the standard of renovation undertaken by the current owners, Davide and Ivana, very quickly becomes apparent. It is a masterpiece of antique complimented by modern finishes. Your eyes will continually span as you seek to take everything in. It is breathtakingly stunning, a theme which continues throughout the house. My family and I adored exploring the house - 3 days really wasn't enough to appreciate the space and tranquility of the house and gardens. The gardens in themselves were spectacular, with Luke explaining that they are hope to re-wild some of the land and things will look quite different in the future. Whatever he has planned, we are sure it'll be wonderful. We also managed to use the gardens to the sides of the house to enjoy some organised games; which included axe throwing, velcro football, giant jenga and a bouncy castle - great fun for a range of ages. The possibilities are endless really! We employed a private chef for dinner one evening, alongside butlers who provided a cocktail masterclass - the two businesses worked alongside each other seamlessly and found the house easy to work in. If you are thinking of staying in Scotland, you really should consider Bolfracks, for a taste of luxury with guaranteed privacy and relaxation. We are counting down the days until we can stay once again, it has stolen a piece of our hearts and allowed us to create lifelong memories.

Fantastic wee gallery of awesome unique metal art. Really cool and interesting pieces made from everyday items. Great fun trying to identify what each artwork is made from. Lots of different subjects and sizes for every taste. Both indoor and outdoor sculptures. Parking is easy and everyone is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit.

Before visiting a place, I would recommend reading about its history, otherwise it's just another house/palace/bridge/monument. This one is beautiful. The history behind it is very interesting. What I found really interesting is that it was built before Aberfeldy, and by an Englishman.

Really nice stone circle. However, easily missed if you're not looking out for them. Parking is also limited.

A nice uphill trek for any monty python fan. I painted a rock and added it to the collection of rabbits and other items. If you take the rock please email me and let me know where it ends up. It's in a sheep field and it's a pretty steep uphill. One lane road so use caution and park in the small cut out at the gate. Oh and don't forget to RUN AWAY!!!

We had THE most wonderful couple of days at Errichel. We arrived late in the afternoon, however luckily the Deli was still open to be able to purchase some essentials, including ingredients to make dinner for the first night. Becky gave us a warm welcome, and ask what we needed. I said that we would like to make macaroni cheese so with a beautiful enthusiasm she set out to find us ingredients from the Deli - St. Andrew's cheddar cheese, pea protein pasta, chorizo from the charcuterie counter, milk and even a little tub of fresh garlic from the chef of the Bistro. Nothing was too much trouble and it was an absolute joy to experience Becky's vast array of knowledge. I had mentioned to Becky in passing that it was my husband's 50th birthday, and within minutes of us being in the cottage she was at the door with a parcel of local ales, prosecco and a birthday card signed from all at Errichel. This was very special and a beautiful, kind touch. The grounds were like something from a fairy tale from the gaggle of geese welcoming us on the drive, to the ducks in the pond and the peacocks displaying their trains on the balcony of the cottage we were staying in. It really was quite magical and surreal. We stayed in Taigh Na Faire which was extremely comfortable for a family of five and could have accommodated many more. The living areas especially were impressively spacious and are youngest thoroughly enjoyed the toy box and space to explore. On the first morning we enjoyed allegedly breakfast in the Bistro, looking out onto the beautiful landscape and watching the birds feed and the rabbits playing in their enclosure. With all of the detail that's the owners have included along with the added bonus of the deli and bistro, plus only being a short car journey from the Birks O' Aberfeldy, Aberfeldy town itself, Weem, Kenmore and Pitlochry, it is a true gem to have found and we most certainly shall be back. Thank you Becky for making our stay just absolutely superb. ⭐

Very welcoming, informal, knowledgeable gallery with carefully curated collection and good service.

Very welcoming, informal, knowledgeable gallery with carefully curated collection and good service.

Wonderful gallery. Hosting fantastic exhibitions on a six week rotation, so many great pieces to enjoy and buy, Angela is super helpful and friendly. Always get a warm welcome when visiting the gallery.