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TAYken by Me - Amateur Photography Competition

TAYken by Me is an exiting and inspiring amateur photography competition open to all ages that celebrates the Tayside landscape, including the River Tay Way. It is a collaboration between us and Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Enchanted Forest

The Enchanted Forest is returning for its 20th year in 2021! Having been cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Scotland's premier sound and light experience in Perthshire Big Tree Country is now selling tickets for next year's show.

Supporting Perthshire Big Tree Country scheme

The Supporting Perthshire Big Tree Country scheme creates a way for Perthshire’s businesses to contribute towards key conservation and environmental projects in our countryside.
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.
Rannoch

Visit the rugged scenery of Highland Perthshire above Loch Rannoch to see remnants of ancient Caledonian forests that used to cover the whole Highland area.
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.
Perth & Scone

Visit Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park in the 'fair city' of Perth, where Kinnoull Tower overlooks the River Tay, or explore Scone Palace with its awe-inspiring pinetum and magnificent Douglas Fir.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Donate to PKCT

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