Perthshire is situated in the very heart of Scotland, represents the perfect place to find all that you expect of a great holiday in Scotland. Most of Perthshire is little more than one hour or so by road or rail from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Towns and places to visit in Perthshire include Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon, Auchterarder, Gleneagles and the Ochils, Blairgowrie and East Perthshire, Crieff, Comrie and Strathearn, Dunkeld and Birnam, Kinross-shire and Loch Leven, the Fair City of Perth, Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire, and some of the most scenic Scottish glens.
Here in Perthshire you'll find fantastic fishing, walking routes ranging from waymarked forest trails to lofty treks in the mountains, great cycling routes both on and off road and an unsurpassed range of golf courses to satisfy all abilities. But there's much more to Perthshire than just mainstream activities - revitalise your senses with a spin in a sphere, test your nerve with a spot of cliff jumping and canyoning, enjoy an birds eye view with a microlight flight, or simply get closer to nature with a relaxing Highland Adventure Safari.
Perthshire is home to some of the finest inland golf courses in the world and with 40 to choose from. you'll be spoilt for choice.
Perthshire has a long golfing legacy, indeed it is ironic that James IV of Scotland, who tried to ban the game as it conflicted with archery practice, made the first recorded purchase of golfing equipment - a set of clubs from a Bow Maker in Perth in 1502!
This golfing heritage and recent course developments ensures that there is a wide range of options for golfers of all ages and abilities. Choose from scenic Highland layouts, idyllic parkland settings, world famous centres such as Gleneagles and Rosemount at Blairgowrie and many 'hidden gems' spread throughout the area. The main challenge won't be navigating your way successfully around the course, more keeping your eye on the ball amidst such stunning surroundings.
Perthshire is also an good golfing holiday base as there are over 60 further courses in surrounding Angus, Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife including St. Andrews and Carnoustie, all of which are within one hour's drive.
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