On foot, by bicycle or by car, Alyth and its environs offers breathtaking scenery, landmark buildings and a storied history. Here’s why you should travel to this hidden gem in Perthshire now:
1. The new Cateran Ecomuseum – an unsurpassed natural and cultural heritage experience
2. Lunan Bay – our favourite beach on the whole of the East coast
3. Reekie Linn – the most impressive waterfall in the region
4. Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum – home to the Vanora stone
5. Loch of the Lowes – home (for part of the year) to Lady the Osprey
6. Schiehallion – where they first tried to ‘weigh the world’
7. The Cateran Trail – the sort of Scotland walkers dream of
8. Glamis Castle – childhood home of the Queen Mum
9. Alyth Golf course – designed by the master – Old Tom Morris
10. Strathmore’s big skies – we never tire of them
All these places and more are on your doorstep or within easy reach by car or bicycle.