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The Cateran Yomp

The Yomp is an epic adventure challenge. Teams of 3-6 people take on 54 miles in 24 hours across the rugged terrain of the Cateran Trail to raise money for ABF: The Soldiers' Charity.Read more

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Black Road path closed for one month

The Black Road path in Auchterarder is closed for one month following the completion of path upgrade works.

Path upgrade works on Black Road to start

Nearly £10,000 of path upgrade works are due to start on part of the Black Road path (core path AUCH/11) in Auchterarder the week commencing 19 March.

Cateran Trail improvements at Kirkmichael complete

Path improvement works to the Cateran Trail and Mini Trail in and around Kirkmichael are complete and ready to be explored!

Perthshire's tree planting history

Read about how Perthshire's tree history was shaped by 'plant hunters' working for landowners to bring new and exotic species of trees and plants back to Perthshire.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Download Leaflets

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

Dunkeld & Birnam

Visit the 500-year-old Birnam Oak, the spectacular viewpoint at Pine Cone Point, the grounds at Dunkeld House Hotel or The Hermitage – the most popular woodland in Perthshire Big Tree Country.

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.

Blair Atholl

Explore a landscape shaped by the ‘Planting Dukes’ of Atholl. Discover how the Roman goddess of hunting and a collection of ‘big trees’ are connected and how Robert Burns helped shape the banks of a waterfall.

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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