Hi Everyone,
I was all set to comment on the Autumn weather when Perthshire decided to join in the glorious Indian Summer. It has been wonderful in our little corner of the world with bright, sunny days and shimmering rays of sun lighting up the golds, russets and reds of the changing leaves. Autumn truly is wonderful in Perthshire – our ' Tree Country' moniker comes well deserved!
Nature may be one of our strongest pulls at this time of year and you can trust the multi award-winning Enchanted Forest to take full advantage and showcase the best of what of we have to offer. For three weeks in October, this stunning event lights up Faskgally Woods and brings a little magic to Highland Perthshire. People come from all over the UK (and the world!) to see our Enchanted Forest so our season stretches all the way into November – please, please be quick if you’re looking for one of our homes!
It’s not just Pitlochry that embraces nature in these Autumn months; Crieff & Strathearn Drovers' Tryst annually celebrates the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. The modern day Tryst is a walking festival that offers a wonderful programme of guided walks and a fantastic mountain biking event.
The walks are guided and range from easy to challenging and all take place among the wonderful autumn colours of Strathearn. You’ll find a host of wildlife, plants, trees, history along the way and there is a raft of enjoyable evening social events, with music, drama, film and dancing! Book into one of our Crieff properties and you’ll find yourself right in the heart of the Festival.
Talking of festivals… Perthshire Amber is Dougie McLean’s celebration of the finest of Scotland' musical talent. The festival is a decade old this year Dougie is celebrating 40 years as a touring musician! For all that has gone before, it just keeps getting better and better – if you’re a traditional music fan you really must come along and join in. The venues they use range from the splendour of Dunkeld Cathedral to town halls and tiny village halls – I have it good authority that there are twenty-five venues in total in 2014!
There you go, I started with a sunshine filled morning and somehow I’ve managed to chat on about the best of Perthshire in October… I’m all booked up for all three events (in fact I have several tickets for various wee events throughout!) so perhaps I’ll see you there! Do come over and say hello if you spot me dancing or gazing up at trees!
Bea X
A delightful spacious house down a quiet lane on the edge of town. Lots of easy parking with entrance directly into the kitchen vestibule so unloading a car is made simple. Bright, modern, open plan and tastefully decorated describes it best
Roneval
“Weavers Cottage felt like a home with all the extra comforts you could want. Lovely attention to details such as the welcome pack of tea, milk, biscuits and a generous starter pack of logs for the stove. It was spotlessly clean, comfortably furnished and far more spacious than the photos suggest. The kitchen was very well equipped but it is the unexpected extras which make the difference; for example, hot water bottles, sandwich bags, foil etc. We had bought our own games but discovered even more in a cupboard, and there was a bookcase full of books to satisfy all tastes and interests. The location was perfect for us, with easy access to walking and climbing in Glen Lyon and Loch Tay. Aberfeldy is a short distance away for groceries from the Co-op, local butchers and bakery, as well as shops and cafes. We were a party of 5 adults (all happily retired) and Weavers Cottage was ideal for us, but I think it would be a fabulous place for families too. We loved it there and will definitely return for another visit.”
Weavers Cottage, Keltneyburn
This place is a hidden gem right in the heart of dunkeld,but at the same time looking out to a small but lovely and peaceful garden. Nothing to find fault with here, flat was clean,well-equiped( down to a wide choice of reading material) and coming from a village close to a motorway as we do, the quietness in the evening was a godsend. Would certainly recommend, and look forward to returning.
The Wee Garden Flat