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

Castle Menzies (8 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.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass (11 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.
Huntingtower Castle (13 Miles)*
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin.
Scone Palace (14 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.
Drummond Castle Gardens (14 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 (14 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.
Branklyn Garden (16 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 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 (17 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (21 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
Moirlanich Longhouse (22 Miles)*
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (22 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.
Castle Campbell (24 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
Camperdown Country Park (27 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
National Wallace Monument (27 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.
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.
Falkland Palace (27 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.
Mills Observatory (28 Miles)*
The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory.
Glamis Castle (28 Miles)*
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.
Angus Folk Museum (28 Miles)*
Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years.
Alloa Tower (28 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.
Stirling Castle (28 Miles)*
Towering over the city, Stirling Castle is amongst Scotland's most celebrated visitor attractions.
Argyll's Lodging (28 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.
Verdant Works (29 Miles)*
The story of jute and the story of Dundee are inseperable. The industry employed 50,000 people in the city at its peak and supplied much of the worlds demand for jute goods. Verdant Works takes you on a tour of the trade.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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