Education resources

Welcome to the resources page! Navigate through the links below to access downloadable resources, free for use in education settings (both informal and formal).

Highland Perthshire Primary School Birdbox Activity Course

Learn about birds and bird boxes in Scotland on OpenLearn Create - our activity course and resources for Highland Perthshire primary school pupils and teachers.

Print-Out Resources

Bark Rubbing

Nature’s Colour Wheel

Park Photo Quest

Autumn Scavenger Hunt

220727 Nature Pop Up at South Inch - activity sheets

Latest

PR, Marketing and Communication Officer

We are on the lookout for a PR, Marketing and Communication Officer to join our small team. See full details and how to apply >>
Fonab Castle is wild about Perthshire big trees

Fonab Castle is wild about Perthshire’s big trees and has signed up to help conserve and protect Perthshire Big Tree Country now and for the future.>>
Tayside photography competition returns to find exciting new images of the River Tay

The TAYken By Me photography competition is back for all amateur photographers who love the landscape of the River Tay! See full details >>
TAYken By Me photography competition 2023

Amateur photographers are welcome to enter the TAYken By Me photography competition for free by snapping the landscape in and around the River Tay during Spring and Summer 2023 >>

Allow me to intern-duce myself

Hello everyone! My name is Christy, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Engagement and Communications intern at the Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust.>
Perthshire outdoor education welcomes intern

Perthshire outdoor education has its first dedicated intern, Christy Bridgeman, to help develop, promote and deliver activities across the area! Help us welcome him >
Tree planting for every child in Perthshire begins

Planting one tree for every child in Perthshire began Tuesday (22 November) with 60 trees planted thanks to The Woodland Trust. Read all about it >>
Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way for individuals of all ages and communities of all sizes to help us enhance and conserve Perthshire's countryside AND provides a fantastic learning and social experience! >
Education events

We host a variety of educational events, including SOAC workshops with teachers, wellbeing walks with young people, and nature pop-ups. See what we're up to and how you can get involved >
Youth work

Working with young people is at the core of our educational objectives, and the youth projects we're getting into will give young people the confidence to make a difference in nature and have their say >
Education and outdoor learning

We love education and believe outdoor learning brings huge benefits to everyone's knowledge of the natural environment. Check out what we're up to outdoors working with young people >

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 Walks

Pitlochry is set in spectacular scenery and is ideally located for touring Highland Perthshire or further afield.
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.
Dunkeld & Birnam Walks

Dunkeld and Birnam is one of the best preserved historic towns in Scotland surrounded by a fantastic choice of walks and rides in breathtaking countryside.
The Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Loch Leven Heritage Trail is a circular path of 13 miles (21 km) linking natural, historic and cultural heritage around Loch Leven.
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.
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.
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.
Download Leaflets

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

Stroll along Lady Mary's Walk, climb up The Knock for breath-taking panoramic views, or visit Glen Lednock for atmospheric woods and dramatic waterfalls.