Adult activities near Loch Tay

Things for grownups

At Bridge Park Cottage we have highlighted a number of adult activities that are within one hours drive from the self-catering accommodation.

Shopping

House of Bruar

House of Bruar (“Scotland ‘s Harrods”) and the Clan Donnaidhaidh centre, Pitlochry with its wonderful shops and Caithness Glass centre or Crieff , which has a first class visitor centre.

The Courtyard at Kenmore

‘The Courtyard’ at Kenmore At the mouth or the famous River Tay. It has an open decked area with a view of the Loch with free car-parking, it also has shaded parking areas and fresh drinking water bowls to ensure your pets are as comfortable as you are on your perfect day out.

Local Distilleries

Dewar’s Dewar’s World of Whisky is a quite sensational modern visitor centre, featuring a unique interactive exhibition showing the courageous ‘spirit’ of the Dewar family. The blending room is a recreation of the Master Blender’s room at the offices in Perth around 1929.

Dalwhinnie Dalwhinnie – home of one of the six Classic Malts

Glenturre Glenturre —Crief ( Scotland ‘s oldest distillery)

Blair Atholl  Blair Atholl  Pitlochry

Archeology

The Scottish Crannog Centre is a popular visitor attraction on Loch Tay. It is a complete reconstruction of how the ancient peoples lived and worked many thousands of years ago. Enjoy a shore-based exhibition and visitor centre displaying some of the original house timbers and objects used by the Iron Age loch-dwellers.

Art

Iron Fairy Artwork in Keltneyburn is a collection of work by local artist Heather Cumming featuring recycled industrial and scrap metal sculptures, all inspired by nature.  There is also a family run blacksmith on site.  The showroom features both indoor and outdoor galleries with pieces of art on display among the natural landscape.

Nature Reserve

Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve gets its name from the highest mountain in the central highlands, Ben Lawers 1214m (3984 feet). Owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, the 4723 ha Reserve includes nine mountains in the Lawers and Tarmachan ranges and is one of the most important nature conservation sites in Britain. It is designated for its mountain plants, including several nationally rare species but has plenty of other spectacular wildlife such as mountain birds and butterflies.  There are plenty of opportunities for walking and the most popular routes up Ben Lawers and Meall nan Tarmachan are accessed from the Reserve car park where leaflets and information is available. There is also a short nature trail which is ideal for families or those not wishing to head for the summits.  Trust rangers offer a programme of guided walks and events during the summer.

Ben Lawers National Reserve

Golf

At the bottom of the Glen there is the Killin Golf Club  (open from March to October. There are 9 holes 2508 yards par 33 SSS 65) that has been described as one of Scotland’s hidden gems with stunning views from every hole as well as a club house that serves food and there is also a bar. You will find complimentary discount vouchers in the cottage.

Watersports

We are based on Loch Tay in one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland and we want to make it as easy, fun and safe as possible for people to get out on the water. Taymouth Marina provides a range of watersport activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends.  www.taymouthmarina.com/leisure/watersports

Fishing

We have much more to describe on fishing, click here to read further about the fishing opportunities near Bridge Park Cottage