You can almost taste the colours in Perthshire's autumn landscapes. Lemon sharp, toffee sweet, red hot - the leaves look good enough to eat. Here, in the heart of Scotland, an amazing variety of guided walks and other events are planned to help visitors savour the seasonal spectacle.
So many places lay claim to being the ‘Heart of Scotland'. Well Perthshire truly is.
Gentle glens, capped by cathedral-like peaks that fall away to forested slopes, sparkling clear lochs, rushing rivers, sensational castles and ruins, and famous Scotch whisky distilleries. Home to Gleneagles, one of the finest golf resorts and hotels in the world.
Glorious visitor attractions in Perthshire include
A riot of colour changing as do the seasons, the beauty of Perthshire is perhaps at its most stunning in autumn. This perfect backdrop for relaxation and romance makes weekend breaks, romantic breaks and extended holidays and vacations in Perthshire one of Scotland 's fastest growing pastimes.
And the great outdoors is bristling with activity, country and adventure sports opportunities amongst the very finest in Scotland. From salmon fishing on the famous River Tay, to some of the best rafting and kayaking in Scotland. Or exploit the rugged terrain and majestic scenery with Highland Adventure Safaris .
A world apart, all within an hour of Glasgow and Edinburgh.