Attractions near Glenshee
Huntingtower Castle (8 Miles)*
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin.
Scone Palace (9 Miles)*
Scone is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Poised above the River Tay, the Palace overlooks the routes north to the Highlands and east through Strathmore to the coast.
Branklyn Garden (11 Miles)*
Described as the finest two acres of private garden in the country, this oasis of peace and colour is a real urban haven.
Drummond Castle Gardens (13 Miles)*
The gardens you see today were probably already of some significance in 1630, since Mylne's sundial was put in position in that year.
Castle Menzies (13 Miles)*
This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years.
Gleneagles Golf Courses (14 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass (15 Miles)*
Situated within picturesque Pitlochry Power Station, the Centre features interactive exhibits tracing the history of hydro generation in Scotland from its origins in the 1940s to its current £250m refurbishment programme.
Killiecrankie (18 Miles)*
On the 27th July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when, nearby, a Jacobite army led by 'Bonnie Dundee' defeated the government forces under General Hugh Mackay.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (19 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.
Castle Campbell (21 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
Blair Castle (21 Miles)*
Dating from 1269 Blair Castle has been the home of the Atholl family for over 700 years. Set in the dramatic scenery of Strath Garry, it commands a strategic position on the route north, welcoming guests as Scotland's most visited private home.
Falkland Palace (22 Miles)*
The Royal Palace of Falkland, set in the heart of a unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots.
Camperdown Country Park (23 Miles)*
Camperdown incorporates within its boundaries Camperdown Country Park, Templeton Woods, and Clatto Reservoir. There is also a wildlife centre, family fun fair, adventure playground, golf courses, cinema and ice rink
Mills Observatory (24 Miles)*
The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (25 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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