Hi Everyone,
I’ve been spending a lot of time over in Aberfeldy this month, organising our new properties and enjoying the wonderful shops , arts and foodie culture they have going on in this colourful Highland town. Aberfeldy is one of those little towns that is stuffed full of great things to do and places to go and I don’t know why, but you just instantly relax the minute you sit down!
It was, of course, made famous by Robert Burns in his poem describing the wonderful Birks of Aberfeldy. Anyone serious about walking in Scotland will head for this wonderful array of walks covering everything from a gentle riverside strolls to challenging long distance routes and the majesty of The Birks’ Moness burn, with waterfalls, gorges and breath-taking views. If you are thinking of walking in the area then do pick up a copy of Felicity Martin’s Perthshire Walks books printed by Catkin press – they are invaluable and very reasonably priced!
The Birks is no longer reserved for walks in the forest though, after an amazing community project to revive the old cinema in the town’s centre. Following a successful grant application in 2009 ‘Friends of The Birks’ set about fundraising to make this vision possible. It successfully opened in April 2013 and had Hollywood star, Alan Cumming, who became patron of the Birks cinema in 2009, visit his home town for an official launch in December 2013. Film buffs everywhere will love this amazing building and its full story.
As well as the great outdoors, cinema and beautiful independent galleries, Aberfeldy is a hotbed of foodie delights! They were Scotland’s first fair trade town and it is quite fascinating to see an entire community rally behind one amazing belief. You will find local produce a plenty at Aberfeldy Farm Fresh deli; if you are staying with us we can’t recommend a visit to this wonderful deli enough. Sally and her team are passionate about using local and stock an amazing range of veggies, meats, cheeses, hams and homemade cakes and savoury treats.
I have found that I can happily while a way a few days over in Aberfeldy, eating out, shopping, pottering around and when I have time, pulling on my walking boots and hitting the trails. I am so pleased to have expanded our properties in this area and would urge you all to take a closer look at our things to do pages!
Now, I’m off to pick up a quiche from farmfresh and perhaps stop at the Birks for a coffee and a pastry... Yes, I do know how lucky I am!
Best wishes, Bea
PS Aberfeldy is also part of the Rings of Breadalbane Explorer Bus. You can find out more about this on my Rings of Breadalbane Blog.
Dear Bea Many thanks for your email and we can both honestly say that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lettoch Beag. This was or third visit to this cottage and as soon as you open the door, you feel different. It has the most wonderful feeling, the cottage just grabs you and makes you feel so welcome and relaxed. Steve and Kirsty are just amazing hosts, they have thought of everything and as we have been several times staying at The Cowshed and Cowshed 2, it really is like coming home. Each of the cottages have everything you could wish for, everything has been catered for and if there is anything, just ask and nothing is too much trouble. There is nothing we can say, other than thank you to Steve and Kirsty so much for allowing us to share something really special. If there is one word to describe how we feel about the cottage, it has to be...................."perfect".
Lettoch Beag
“A lovely place. Beautifully stunning views and great for nature lovers and those that want to get away. When sleeping we had the sound of the waterfall gently outside and it was beautiful to wake up to. Killin (not too far away) also had some very nice pubswith some good hearty meals.”
North Shire was a beautiful place to stay, a cosy and comfertable little cottage with all you needed, some lovely extra touches including Christmas trees and lights. A lovely secure garden for our dogs and back gate opening right to the woods and the banks of the loch was brilliant. A really nice area, and a short 10 minute walk to centre of town. We love Pitlochry and usually stay in hotel or B &B, but this was a great choice and would highly recommend this home.
North Shore