Attractions in Acharn & Things to Do in Acharn
(and nearby)

Castle Menzies (6 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.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (12 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
Moirlanich Longhouse (13 Miles)*
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century.
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.
Drummond Castle Gardens (15 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.
Killiecrankie (16 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.
Blair Castle (16 Miles)*
Nestling like a white jewel in the dramatic Highland Perthshire landscape, Blair Castle has a fascinating history spanning seven centuries and beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds.
Gleneagles Golf Courses (20 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Huntingtower Castle (22 Miles)*
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin.
Scone Palace (23 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 (25 Miles)*
Described as the finest two acres of private garden in the country, this oasis of peace and colour is a real urban haven.
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park (27 Miles)*
A visit to the park combines a mixture of driving through animal reserves then parking and walking through pets farm, playing in one of the many adventure areas, taking in the sea lion and falconry displays and visiting chimp island.
National Wallace Monument (28 Miles)*
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869.
Castle Campbell (28 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
Stirling Castle (29 Miles)*
Towering over the city, Stirling Castle is amongst Scotland's most celebrated visitor attractions.
Argyll's Lodging (29 Miles)*
Please note access is by pre-booked guided tour only through arrangement with Stirling Castle.
Smith Art Gallery & Museum (29 Miles)*
Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
Alloa Tower (30 Miles)*
Alloa Tower is all that remains of a historic ancestral manor house, destroyed by fire in 1800. Its 11-ft-thick walls allow a unique opportunity for visitors to walk on the roof and enjoy the spectacular views.
Bannockburn (31 Miles)*
From this battlefield the Scots 'sent them homeward to think again', when Edward II's English army was soundly defeated by King Robert the Bruce.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (32 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.
Ruthven Barracks (34 Miles)*
Ruthven Barracks is an infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block.
Ben Lomond (35 Miles)*
The mountain, and over 5000 acres around it, are owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum (36 Miles)*
The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is now the acknowledged focal point of historic bus restoration and operation in Scotland.
Falkland Palace (36 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.
Royal Burgh of Culross (36 Miles)*
This picturesque Royal Burgh on the northern shore of the Forth is a complete community, preserved as it was in the 16th and 17th centuries.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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