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Huntingtower Castle (west of Perth) – Run around
this well-preserved medieval castle, an unsual design with two large tower
houses, connected with a stairway. Views from the rooftops, grassy areas
to play and picnic tables on the grounds. Open year round. |
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Perth Leisure Swimming Pool (Perth) – Take an
afternoon to relax in this pool complex, with flumes, waves, slides, outdoor
lagoon, toddler pools, play areas, and picnic areas. Kids under five are
free. |
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Elcho Castle (south of Perth) – No crumbling castle,
16th century Elcho Castle has a impressive tower house with turrets and
spiral stairways, and a rooftop walk. This castle will give you a real sense
of what it was like to live in a fortified household. Charming setting on
the River Tay. Open April - Sept. |
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Macrosty Park (Crieff) – Head for this charming
Victorian park along the river. One children's playground has a paddling
pool (in warm weather) and trampoline, and another is an "adventure
style" play area. Plenty of picnic tables, and don't miss the brass
band concerts in summer at the bandstand. |
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Drummond Trout Farm and Fishery (Comrie) – Feel like fresh
caught trout for dinner? Kids will enjoy tossing their line into the clear
ponds at the Drummond Trout Farm. You don't need to bring anything –
rent rods and try fly fishing (you can use bait too). The staff will give
fishing tips to beginners. Picnic tables, and a restful place to while
away the afternoon. |
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Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (Comrie) – Animals
galore, falconry center, with a great play area and covered playbarn (a
plus if the weather is bad), plus picnic areas and coffee shop. |
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Aberfeldy – |
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 Aberfeldy
Water Mill – Oatmeal will never be the same after you've watched
oats ground by a water mill. |
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Scottish
Crannog Centre – Step into a reconstruction of a crannog, traditional
Iron Age (600 BC) thatched round houses. Guides are versed in the lore and
ancient crafts, and you'll see demonstrations bow-drilling, grain-grinding,
and wood working. March to October. |
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Glengoulandie
Deer Park – Drive through the park to see the magnificent red deer,
highland cattle (really hairy and long horned), geese, rare breeds of sheep. |
