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.
Hi Bea, We had a wonderful time and cannot fault our accommodation. We stayed at Lettoch Beag for a week end of August, beginning of September. The location is breathtaking with amazing views front and back. The house is very well appointed with everything you need for cooking and relaxing. The bedrooms are fresh, well decorated and comfortable. I enjoyed playing the piano while watching the baby pheasants wander around the garden. Steve is very friendly, helpful and a good source of information about the local area. Although remote, the house is still very close to Pitlochry and Blair Atholl so there is plenty to do without travelling for miles. I can highly recommend Lettoch Beag! Best wishes, Stuart
Lettoch Beag at Lettoch Cottages
The apartment was clean, spacious, and peaceful. It was also in a fairly quiet area of Pitlochry, so everything we needed was within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again, and have been recommending it to others :)
No 1 The Bank
Had a lovely time, a totally relaxing holiday. Lodge very clean and perfectly positioned. It was so peaceful to sit by the river soaking up the sun! Yes Sun! Will certainly stay again we had a great time. Colin, Lynne and Rory the spaniel.
Otter Lodge
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