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Highland Safaris, Drumdewan, Aberfeldy, PH15 2JQ. STB 4
Star Visitor Attraction. Green Tourism Gold Award. When the Road stops the
Adventure Begins! Climb aboard your sturdy 4x4 Land Rover to explore Europe's
last wilderness on an awe inspiring 4 wheel drive safari with one of our kilted
guides who have spent a lifetime in this amazing countryside. Armed with our
binoculars and telescope search for the elusive mountain hare, the soaring
golden eagle and the majestic red deer to name but a few of the rare wildlife
that exists in the Highlands of Perthshire or just enjoy the panorama. At a
scenic spot, enjoy refreshments including a dram of local whisky. Or you take
the wheel and drive the trail on an exclusive 4x4/safari combination. Whichever
safari option you choose though you'll be enthralled by your guide's knowledge
of the wildlife and entertained by stories of this land steeped in history and
folklore. There are no shortage of breathtaking views and photo opportunities,
so don't forget your camera! Safaris run throughout the day and summers
evenings. The Safari Lodge near Aberfeldy includes an all weather Gold and Gem
Panning flume, Farm Shop and Café serving delicious home baking, soups
and tasty snacks. There's also an exciting shop with gifts from the natural
world, Deer Park, Nature Trail and Discovery Garden. For full details or to
book, call 01887 820071.
E-mail:
info@highlandsafaris.net
WWW:
www.highlandsafaris.net
Eating & Drinking
- The Quaich Coffee
Shop The Quaich Coffee Shop offers great customer service, quality coffee
and food and aims to promote the best of Scotland. 21A Dunkeld Street,
Aberfeldy, PH15 2AA.
- The Water Mill
Coffee shop in a listed former mill. Mill Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BG.
Local Attractions
- Ben
Lawers & Beinn Ghlas Ben Lawers is the tallest mountain in this part of
Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
- Ben
Lawers NNR A range of mountains, with connecting ridges, cliffs and
lochans, home to the most celebrated collection of mountain plants in Britain.
On the north side of Loch Tay.
- Bolfracks
Gardens Bolfracks house is best known for its gardens. There has been an
ornamental garden here since the mid 18th century. Bolfracks, By Aberfeldy,
Perthshire PH15 2EX.
- Breadalbane
Folklore Centre Trace the story of Scotland's clans and discover the real
spirit of the Scottish Highlands. Killin, Perthshire FK21 8XE. STB 4 Star
Attraction.
- Castle Menzies
Spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan
Society. Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2JD.
- Cluny
House Gardens This 2.4ha Himalayan/North American woodland garden
overlooking the scenic Strathtay valley, was planted and developed from 1950.
Near Aberfeldy PH15 2JT.
- Glen
Lyon Beautiful remote glen north of Killin.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
- Meall
Buidhe A relatively easy climb in a remote location.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
- Meall nan
Tarmachan Part of the knobbly ridge visible from Killin.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
- Moirlanich
Longhouse Visit this perfectly preserved cruck frame cottage and get a
glimpse of Scottish village life in the 19th century. FK21 8TS.
- Scottish Crannog Centre
Living history from underwater discoveries. Kenmore, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy,
Perthshire, PH15 2HY. STB 5 Star Attraction.
- St
Mary’s Church, Grandtully A 16th-century parish church, with a finely
painted wooden ceiling illustrating heraldic and symbolic subjects, added in
the 1630s. 3m NE of Aberfeldy off the A827.
- The Water Mill
A unique bookshop, art gallery, music and coffee shop - all in a listed former
mill. Mill Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BG.
