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£250,000 upgrade works on NCN 77 at Almondbank begin

Over £250,000 of path upgrade works are expected to start on part of the NCN 77 cycle / foot path (core path METH/2) at Almondbank, north of Perth’s city centre today (29 June).
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Find out about our current and past projects along the River Tay Way.
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£250,000 upgrade works on NCN 77 at Almondbank begin

Over £250,000 of path upgrade works are expected to start on part of the NCN 77 cycle / foot path (core path METH/2) at Almondbank, north of Perth’s city centre today (29 June).
PKCT welcomes five new Trustees

We are so excited to announce that we have welcomed five new Trustees to our Board!
Richard Irvin donates £500 towards Perthshire’s trees

Perthshire Big Tree Country has received a £500 donation from Richard Irvin FM Limited through Perth & Kinross Council’s Procurement Department Community Benefits scheme.
CLC Duchally Country Estate supports Big Tree Country

PKCT are so pleased to announce that CLC Duchally Country Estate has joined the Supporting Perthshire Big Tree Country scheme!
Aberfeldy countryside chosen as Co-op Cause

The countryside around Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire has been chosen as a Co-op Cause!
Ballathie House Hotel supports Big Tree Country

Ballathie House Hotel is putting its best green foot forward to help look after Perthshire’s extraordinary trees by joining the Supporting Perthshire Big Tree Country scheme.
Huntingtowerfield NCN 77 upgrade plans

View the plans for the NCN 77 upgrade at Huntingtowerfield here.
Cateran Trail path improvement works at Pitcarmick

Please be aware that the Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust is carrying out improvements to the Cateran Trail on the Pitcarmick Estate between Woodhill and Davley.
£41,000 Hosh Path upgrade works are underway

Over £41,000 of path upgrade works is underway north of the Crieff Hydro along Westerleigh to Culcrieff Wood (CRIE/16) and the Hosh Path (ESTN/16 & 107) on Wednesday, 30 October.
Shop on AmazonSmile and support PKCT

You can now help raise funds for Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust when you shop on AmazonSmile!

The Cateran Trail

One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the Cateran Trail is a fully waymarked, 64-mile (103 km) route through Perthshire and the Angus glens in the heart of Scotland.
Pitlochry

Allean Forest, Faskally Woods, the Pass of Killiecrankie and Queen's View - the most popular tourist site in Perthshire - combine for an unforgettable day out in Perthshire Big Tree Country.
PERTHSHIRE IN WINTER – TOP 5 2016

Winter in Perthshire brings sparking white trees and soft blankets of snow to the hills, transforming favourite walks and views into a magical winter wonderland.
Aberfeldy

Visit the Birks of Aberfeldy, which inspired Scotland's national bard Robert Burns, or Cluny House Gardens – home to Britain's widest tree and a great place to spot red squirrels.
Top 10 Autumn Walks in Perthshire

There is nowhere better in Scotland to take in the glorious colours of autumn than Perthshire. Home of Big Tree Country, the whole area blazes with reds, oranges and golds as the leaves turn. Salmon leaping and dear rutting add to the seasonal sights and sounds waiting to be discovered.
Blairgowrie Walks

Nestled on the banks of the River Ericht in the heart of Scotland, the Perthshire town of Blairgowrie & Rattray is ideally located for a day trip and or use as a base to explore Central and Eastern Scotland.
Crieff Walks

Crieff is a bustling country town set amidst magnificent Perthshire scenery. It straddles the Highland Boundary Fault where the rolling Lowland landscape meets majestic Highland terrain.
The Cateran Trail - Mini Trail

For those walkers looking for a two-day adventure, the Cateran Mini Trail offers the ideal opportunity to sample some of the best bits of the Cateran Trail over a weekend or for a short break.
Download Leaflets

There are SO many fascinating and beautiful walks across Perthshire. Check out the leaflets available to download and plan your next adventure.
Top 10 spring walks in Perthshire

Springtime in Perthshire is a sight to behold as the frost and snowdrops give way to stunning flora and fauna, including carpets of bluebells and ospreys nesting.

Love the Cateran Trail

Help us give the Cateran Trail the love it needs so we can make sure it keeps on being one of Scotland's Great Trails and the kind of route walkers dream of. Read more

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Save the Birnam Oak

Help us secure the future of the famous Birnam Oak, the last fragment of Birnam Wood made famous by Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Read more

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Donate to PKCT

Every donation, big and small, makes a huge difference to the work we are able to do to develop, improve and conserve Perthshire’s incredible countryside. Read more

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COVID-19 Outdoor Access Guidance

The Rights of Responsible Access still apply – but please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the latest Scottish Government Advice. Read more