Go outdoors in stunning Highland Perthshire
Arts & Culture
The only fixed point bungee jump in the country - within walking distance of Secret Bothy. This is where you can also ZIP WIRE. Zigzag though the trees and across the River Garry in the magnificent Pass of Killiecrankie.
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Highland Fling Bungee
B8079The only fixed point bungee jump in the country - within walking distance of Secret Bothy. This is where you can also ZIP WIRE. Zigzag though the trees and across the River Garry in the magnificent Pass of Killiecrankie.
Stunning light and sound show that runs in autumn for a month in nearby Faskally Woods, located between Killiecrankie and Pitlochry. Not available in 2020 but promises to return in 2021.
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The Enchanted Forest
Stunning light and sound show that runs in autumn for a month in nearby Faskally Woods, located between Killiecrankie and Pitlochry. Not available in 2020 but promises to return in 2021.
Well established theatre favourite. Open (nearly) all year with hugely varied programme. Restaurant with vista. It is about 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Port-Na-Craig RoadWell established theatre favourite. Open (nearly) all year with hugely varied programme. Restaurant with vista. It is about 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
Along the road in the grounds of Blair Castle, you can try a Segway for a tour of some of the grounds on wheels. Fun.
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Along the road in the grounds of Blair Castle, you can try a Segway for a tour of some of the grounds on wheels. Fun.
If you want to do anything on water, these are the people you need to know. Based in Aberfeldy, it takes about 25 minutes to reach their HQ. Splash is operating again following the easing of restrictions.
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Splash White Water Rafting
If you want to do anything on water, these are the people you need to know. Based in Aberfeldy, it takes about 25 minutes to reach their HQ. Splash is operating again following the easing of restrictions.
It takes 1 hour to reach Aviemore at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
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Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
It takes 1 hour to reach Aviemore at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
Allow an hour to reach the ski centre at Glenshee. The road is wiggly but the skiing can be terrific when conditions are right.
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Glenshee Ski Centre
Old Military RoadAllow an hour to reach the ski centre at Glenshee. The road is wiggly but the skiing can be terrific when conditions are right.
Wonderful local cinema that manages to keep everyone happy all the time! Small, well run, comfortable with a hugely varied programme. Restaurant there. These days they are offering drive-in movies. About 30 minutes by car.
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Birks Cinema
1 Dunkeld StWonderful local cinema that manages to keep everyone happy all the time! Small, well run, comfortable with a hugely varied programme. Restaurant there. These days they are offering drive-in movies. About 30 minutes by car.
Sightseeing
Blair Castle looks like it has come straight out of a fairy tale. It will interest historians and is the HQ for Atholl Estates which has endless activities for outdoor types.
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Schloss Blair
Blair Castle looks like it has come straight out of a fairy tale. It will interest historians and is the HQ for Atholl Estates which has endless activities for outdoor types.
The smallest and cutest distillery in Scotland. Well worth a visit. Only 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
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Edradour Distillery
The smallest and cutest distillery in Scotland. Well worth a visit. Only 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
Part of the Diageo group and produces single malt and is used to make Bell's. Only 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
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Blair Athol
Perth RoadPart of the Diageo group and produces single malt and is used to make Bell's. Only 10 minutes by car from Secret Bothy.
Excellent stop when driving about 30 minutes north of here. Visitor centre and tours round another famous whisky landmark.
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadExcellent stop when driving about 30 minutes north of here. Visitor centre and tours round another famous whisky landmark.
Interesting and educational tours round a picturesque distillery only 20 minutes from Secret Bothy. A must-see for aficionados of single malt whisky.
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Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
Interesting and educational tours round a picturesque distillery only 20 minutes from Secret Bothy. A must-see for aficionados of single malt whisky.
If you're on a castle tour, you'll need to mark this off when you are heading towards Aberfeldy.
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Castle Menzies
B846If you're on a castle tour, you'll need to mark this off when you are heading towards Aberfeldy.
Visitors centre, within strolling distance of Secret Bothy, and site of the famous Soldier's Leap. Rangers are most informative about wildlife.
The National Trust
Visitors centre, within strolling distance of Secret Bothy, and site of the famous Soldier's Leap. Rangers are most informative about wildlife.
Water sports on the loch; good walks on either side of the loch; pretty child-friendly area with restaurants around Kenmore.
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Loch Tay
Water sports on the loch; good walks on either side of the loch; pretty child-friendly area with restaurants around Kenmore.
Picturesque cathedral on north bank of River Tay which dates back, in part, to 1260.
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Dunkeld Cathedral
10 Cathedral StPicturesque cathedral on north bank of River Tay which dates back, in part, to 1260.
A National Trust for Scotland protected site offering stunning trails along the River Braan. Wildlife aplenty and amazing folly, Ossian's Hall, overlooking the Black Linn waterfall
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Der Eremitage
Old Military RoadA National Trust for Scotland protected site offering stunning trails along the River Braan. Wildlife aplenty and amazing folly, Ossian's Hall, overlooking the Black Linn waterfall
Visitor centre and stunning wooded area overlooking Loch Tummel. Said to have been named after Queen Victoria, following her visit to the area in 1866. It has been revitalised recently and a great stopping place for those heading along Loch Tummel
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Besucherzentrum Queen's View
Visitor centre and stunning wooded area overlooking Loch Tummel. Said to have been named after Queen Victoria, following her visit to the area in 1866. It has been revitalised recently and a great stopping place for those heading along Loch Tummel
Great view of fish ladder and dam plus interesting exhibition about the creation of the hydroelectric scheme which transformed Highland way of life in the mid 20th century. There's also a cafe with outside seating overlooking the loch.
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Besucherzentrum Pitlochry-Staudamm
Armoury RoadGreat view of fish ladder and dam plus interesting exhibition about the creation of the hydroelectric scheme which transformed Highland way of life in the mid 20th century. There's also a cafe with outside seating overlooking the loch.
Great way to explore one of the most scenic and interesting lochs in Scotland. Easy to reach from Secret Bothy. Booking recommended.
Loch Tay Safaris
Pier RoadGreat way to explore one of the most scenic and interesting lochs in Scotland. Easy to reach from Secret Bothy. Booking recommended.
This used to be run by the National Trust for Scotland but is now under new management that runs the JACOBITE CAFE with splendid cakes and pastries. It also houses exhibition material about local history and the Battle of Killiecrankie. And it is a good starting point for a walk along the River Garry, though the stunning Pass of Killiecrankie.
Visitor Centre
PerthshireThis used to be run by the National Trust for Scotland but is now under new management that runs the JACOBITE CAFE with splendid cakes and pastries. It also houses exhibition material about local history and the Battle of Killiecrankie. And it is a good starting point for a walk along the River Garry, though the stunning Pass of Killiecrankie.
Explore Deeside by incorporating a visit to Balmoral on a daytrip from Secret Bothy. You'd see varied landscape and take in lots of history.
Balmoral Castle
Explore Deeside by incorporating a visit to Balmoral on a daytrip from Secret Bothy. You'd see varied landscape and take in lots of history.
Everything Else
Walkers, hikers, bikers, fishermen, outdoor people interested in natural heritage love this. Atholl Estates manages some of the most stunning countryside in Scotland.
Atholl Estates Office
Walkers, hikers, bikers, fishermen, outdoor people interested in natural heritage love this. Atholl Estates manages some of the most stunning countryside in Scotland.
Pitlochry Golf
Golf Course RoadNearest 18 hole course is only 10 minutes away by car.
Nearest 9 hole course, only 5 minutes away by car.
LOADS of golf in the district. Please ask.
Blair Atholl Golf Club
Invertilt RoadNearest 9 hole course, only 5 minutes away by car.
LOADS of golf in the district. Please ask.
River Tay
World famous for salmon fishing. Permit essential.
River Garry
Runs through Killiecrankie. Fishing available with permit (bought locally).
A hidden gem of a course. Nine holes which visitors are invited to try.
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Strathtay Golf Club
DonfieldA hidden gem of a course. Nine holes which visitors are invited to try.
Secret Bothy is within the Park, home to Britain's highest and most massive mountain range. Abounds in wildlife, history and scenery.
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Cairngorms-Nationalpark
Secret Bothy is within the Park, home to Britain's highest and most massive mountain range. Abounds in wildlife, history and scenery.
This is one of the most remote railway stations in the UK. Catch the train here to Mallaig on the west coast, crossing the wilderness of Rannoch Moor (where there is no road). Or only go one stop (11 minutes) and have a magical day walking round Loch Ossian. Train back from the terrific Corrour Hotel.
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Kinloch Rannoch
This is one of the most remote railway stations in the UK. Catch the train here to Mallaig on the west coast, crossing the wilderness of Rannoch Moor (where there is no road). Or only go one stop (11 minutes) and have a magical day walking round Loch Ossian. Train back from the terrific Corrour Hotel.
Shopping
The House of Bruar
Huge country department store with restaurant
Not an ordinary shop but an extraordinary chocolate destination. Watch them make divine chocolates on the spot. Then try!
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Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Not an ordinary shop but an extraordinary chocolate destination. Watch them make divine chocolates on the spot. Then try!
Entertainment & Activities
Visitor centre and 98 hectare site run by Scottish Wildlife Trust. The place to see ospreys in summer from an observation hide or red squirrels and pine martens at any other time.
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Loch of the Lowes
Visitor centre and 98 hectare site run by Scottish Wildlife Trust. The place to see ospreys in summer from an observation hide or red squirrels and pine martens at any other time.
Village in the centre of Cairngorms National Park for seeing ospreys in summer (from hide), wildlife and pursuing lots of outdoor sports or cultural activities.
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Boat of Garten
Village in the centre of Cairngorms National Park for seeing ospreys in summer (from hide), wildlife and pursuing lots of outdoor sports or cultural activities.
This is an hour from Secret Bothy but is a wonderful full day of activity for families.
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153This is an hour from Secret Bothy but is a wonderful full day of activity for families.
Every outdoor activity you've ever imagined is here. About an hour's drive from Secret Bothy into the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
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Rothiemurchus
Every outdoor activity you've ever imagined is here. About an hour's drive from Secret Bothy into the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
This is the mountain that is right on our doorstep. It is 241ft short of a munro (3,000ft) and lies between the Victorian town of Pitlochry and Killiecrankie. "Our" side is the quieter and the effort of climbing even a part of it is very rewarding.
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Ben Vrackie
This is the mountain that is right on our doorstep. It is 241ft short of a munro (3,000ft) and lies between the Victorian town of Pitlochry and Killiecrankie. "Our" side is the quieter and the effort of climbing even a part of it is very rewarding.
Food scene
Ballintaggart Farm
Good food about 25 minutes drive from Secret Bothy. Booking essential.
Good food, especially while watching white water activity on the Tay.
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The Inn On The Tay
Good food, especially while watching white water activity on the Tay.
Boutique hotel with top restaurant in the Orangery for special lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Less than 10 minutes drive from Secret Bothy. Post Covid, order Good Food to Go with collection slot and dine in style back at Secret Bothy.
The Old Manse of Blair
Boutique hotel with top restaurant in the Orangery for special lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Less than 10 minutes drive from Secret Bothy. Post Covid, order Good Food to Go with collection slot and dine in style back at Secret Bothy.
Like chocolate? You'll LOVE this place. Just go!
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Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Like chocolate? You'll LOVE this place. Just go!
This is an upmarket restaurant with rooms. It offers a tasting menu Wednesday to Saturday evening and is within walking distance of the cottage.
Killiecrankie House
This is an upmarket restaurant with rooms. It offers a tasting menu Wednesday to Saturday evening and is within walking distance of the cottage.
Lunch and dinner served Wednesday through to Sunday overlooking Loch Tummel. It's only 20 minutes' drive from Secret Bothy and a useful stop when you are exploring this stunning area.
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The Inn at Loch Tummel
Lunch and dinner served Wednesday through to Sunday overlooking Loch Tummel. It's only 20 minutes' drive from Secret Bothy and a useful stop when you are exploring this stunning area.
Great for a meal or a simple pitstop, 20 minutes drive from Secret Bothy. When you are out exploring the Grandtully - Aberfeldy - Kenmore - Loch Tay circuit, it's handy to know.
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The Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart
Great for a meal or a simple pitstop, 20 minutes drive from Secret Bothy. When you are out exploring the Grandtully - Aberfeldy - Kenmore - Loch Tay circuit, it's handy to know.