Crieff has always been a favourite of mine and to have this excellent excuse to drop into the town and enjoy some of their great coffee shops and galleries is just wonderful! I was particularly pleased to be all signed up and ready to go this month as the Famous Grouse Experience are hosting their Famous Feastival at the end of May. This is a tremendous event and if you get the chance you really must come along. Along with all the wonderful whiskey and some chocolate masterclasses one of my all time favourite chefs will be in attendance - Tom Kitchin.
As we' busy chatting about feasts I think its only fair to let you in on some of the other great foodie treats in the Crieff area. As well as the aforementioned Famous Grouse, you will find a host of talented, artisan producers. On the second Saturday of the month you' find them gathered in the local square selling at Crieff Country Market. This is a fabulous day out and if you are visiting is over this weekend do make sure you grab your bag and head for the town. Expect fresh local produce, crafts, baking, jams and preserves, local artisans and lots more.
And of course, you know that Crieff is home to everyone’s childhood favourite – sugar mice! Gordon and Durwards is one of the only shops we know that is guaranteed to raise a smile on even the dourest of faces! This traditional sweetie shop houses jars of sweets, handmade fudges and tablet. To be honest, the famous sugar mice are almost reason enough for a visit to Strathearn!
We will be adding to the Crieff events, restaurants and galleries as we discover them throughout the year - if you have any favourites you' like to see featured please do let us know. I' always happy to research a new coffee shop or fun event!
Best wishes, Bea
Our stay at The Stables was wonderful, such a peaceful setting . The accommodation was exceptionally clean, well equipped, very comfy.The amount of birds we saw was fantastic.
The Stables
We were REALLY happy with the accommodation, it is clean and spacious and really well thought out. The gardens at the back after truly outstanding, built on multiple levels with beautiful views across the valley.
The Snug
Dear Bea, Thank you for your email. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 'By the Brae' and were impressed with the fact that it was so compact but also spacious! It is perfectly positioned for everything in the town and we made the most of what Pitlochry and the surrounding area had to offer. We would definitely recommend it and 'Home from Home' - thank you for all your help. Best wishes Pat Duncan and family
By The Brae