What to see, eat, visit & do nearby

Jessica & James
Jessica & James
What to see, eat, visit & do nearby

Places to go

A fantastic woodland walk taking you up to the top of Kinoull hill with far reaching views out over the Tay river and Perthshire
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Kinnoull Hill
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A fantastic woodland walk taking you up to the top of Kinoull hill with far reaching views out over the Tay river and Perthshire
A charming little town with a top class bakery, deli, antique shop, cathedral and picturesque riverside walks
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Dunkeld
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A charming little town with a top class bakery, deli, antique shop, cathedral and picturesque riverside walks
Perfect spot for a stroll near Dunkeld, The Hermitage offers a beautiful woodland walk and views of spectacular waterfalls
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L'Hermitage
Old Military Road
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Perfect spot for a stroll near Dunkeld, The Hermitage offers a beautiful woodland walk and views of spectacular waterfalls
Picturesque woodland walk, especially in April when bluebells carpet the forest floor. After your walk enjoy a lovely pub lunch at the nearby Meikleour Arms
Kinclaven Bluebell Woods
Picturesque woodland walk, especially in April when bluebells carpet the forest floor. After your walk enjoy a lovely pub lunch at the nearby Meikleour Arms
A beautiful stretch of sandy beach and forest walks.
Tentsmuir forest and beach
A beautiful stretch of sandy beach and forest walks.
Beautiful gardens famed for their snowdrop collection, with a short walk through the forest to the beach. Cafe on site for coffees, cake, light lunches etc.
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Cambo Gardens
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Beautiful gardens famed for their snowdrop collection, with a short walk through the forest to the beach. Cafe on site for coffees, cake, light lunches etc.
A great little seaside town with a huge sandy beach (at low tide!)
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Plage d'Elie
18 South St
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A great little seaside town with a huge sandy beach (at low tide!)
Hike up the trail to see the Falls of Bruar before or after a pitstop at the House of Bruar or visit to nearby Blair castle
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Falls of Bruar
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Hike up the trail to see the Falls of Bruar before or after a pitstop at the House of Bruar or visit to nearby Blair castle
Excellent food hall and shopping destination for country clothing. Hike up the stunning Bruar Falls and visit nearby Blair castle.
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The House of Bruar
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Excellent food hall and shopping destination for country clothing. Hike up the stunning Bruar Falls and visit nearby Blair castle.
See spectacular mountain scenery on this drive north into the Highlands. Go hiking or head for a delicious lunch at the Fife Arms in Braemar, or simply enjoy the views on your way to Balmoral & further north
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Glenshee
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See spectacular mountain scenery on this drive north into the Highlands. Go hiking or head for a delicious lunch at the Fife Arms in Braemar, or simply enjoy the views on your way to Balmoral & further north
Visit the royal summer residence of HM The Queen: Balmoral Castle. Open during the summer months for tours of the gardens & grounds.
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Balmoral Castle
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Visit the royal summer residence of HM The Queen: Balmoral Castle. Open during the summer months for tours of the gardens & grounds.
Blair Castle opened its doors to the public in 1936, one of the first great houses in Britain to do so. With a break during wartime, it has continued to do so ever since, and today it welcomes more visitors than any other private house in Scotland.
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Château de Blair
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Blair Castle opened its doors to the public in 1936, one of the first great houses in Britain to do so. With a break during wartime, it has continued to do so ever since, and today it welcomes more visitors than any other private house in Scotland.
Picturesque riverside walk along the banks of the River Earn. Head to nearby Drummond Castle afterwards to see the beautiful formal gardens
Lady Mary's Walk
Lady Mary's Walk
Picturesque riverside walk along the banks of the River Earn. Head to nearby Drummond Castle afterwards to see the beautiful formal gardens
Visit Glamis Castle and see the childhood home of the late Elizabeth The Queen Mother
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Gare de Glamis Castle
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Visit Glamis Castle and see the childhood home of the late Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Beautiful world renowned gardens dating from the 18th century including kitchen garden, walled gardens and beautiful riverside and woodland walks
Pitmuies Gardens
Beautiful world renowned gardens dating from the 18th century including kitchen garden, walled gardens and beautiful riverside and woodland walks
A really interesting museum giving insights to the history of Dundee and the three Js that it’s famous for: Jam, Jute & Journalism
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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
Meadowside
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A really interesting museum giving insights to the history of Dundee and the three Js that it’s famous for: Jam, Jute & Journalism

Food scene

A beauty of a country pub serving excellent food made from locally sourced ingredients with outdoor tables in warmer weather
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Meikleour Arms
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A beauty of a country pub serving excellent food made from locally sourced ingredients with outdoor tables in warmer weather
Lovely little bakery selling really delicious bread & pastries & good coffee. There are a small number of seats inside so it’s a great spot to go for breakfast or morning coffee. Get here early to avoid disappointment! Closed on Sunday & Monday.
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Aran Bakery
2 Atholl St
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Lovely little bakery selling really delicious bread & pastries & good coffee. There are a small number of seats inside so it’s a great spot to go for breakfast or morning coffee. Get here early to avoid disappointment! Closed on Sunday & Monday.
Delicious bakery in small charming town of Newport on Tay. Pop in for coffee and a croissant (or some other delicious bakery goods) on your way to exploring Tentsmuir, St Andrews or further afield
The Newport Bakery
7 Cupar Road
Delicious bakery in small charming town of Newport on Tay. Pop in for coffee and a croissant (or some other delicious bakery goods) on your way to exploring Tentsmuir, St Andrews or further afield
A farmers market held on certain weekends throughout the year
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Bowhouse
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A farmers market held on certain weekends throughout the year
Exceptional food in this charming inn, recently renovated with a simple modern style
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Kinneuchar Inn
9-11 Main Street
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Exceptional food in this charming inn, recently renovated with a simple modern style
Cosy wee pub serving delicious food. Beautiful lawns with picnic tables are the perfect spot for dining outside when the weather's good
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Drovers Inn Restaurant
12 recommandé par les habitants
Cosy wee pub serving delicious food. Beautiful lawns with picnic tables are the perfect spot for dining outside when the weather's good
The Taybank offers delicious home made pizzas served in the gardens during summer months with a laid back family friendly atmosphere right next to the Tay river. It’s a lovely spot to relax and enjoy on a sunny day. There’s often live music playing too.
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The Taybank
Tay Terrace
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The Taybank offers delicious home made pizzas served in the gardens during summer months with a laid back family friendly atmosphere right next to the Tay river. It’s a lovely spot to relax and enjoy on a sunny day. There’s often live music playing too.
Enjoy a fantastic lunch at the Grandtully hotel: delicious modern cuisine in a stylish setting before or after a walk at Lady Mary's walk or visit to Drummond Castle gardens in Crieff
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The Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart
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Enjoy a fantastic lunch at the Grandtully hotel: delicious modern cuisine in a stylish setting before or after a walk at Lady Mary's walk or visit to Drummond Castle gardens in Crieff
Perfect place for a pint or pub lunch after a walk on the beach at Elie
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The Ship Inn
7-9 Quality St
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Perfect place for a pint or pub lunch after a walk on the beach at Elie
Michelin star restaurant 40 minutes drive from Kinnaird. Booking essential!
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The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms
Collier Row
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Michelin star restaurant 40 minutes drive from Kinnaird. Booking essential!
Treat yourself to a magnificent afternoon tea at The Glenturret Lalique
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant
Treat yourself to a magnificent afternoon tea at The Glenturret Lalique
Dine at Scotland's finest 2* Michelin Star restaurant situated in the world famous Gleneagles hotel located only 35 mins drive away
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Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
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Dine at Scotland's finest 2* Michelin Star restaurant situated in the world famous Gleneagles hotel located only 35 mins drive away
Local cafe in the nearby village of Errol for coffee & cake or light lunch
The Lass O'Gowrie
High Street
Local cafe in the nearby village of Errol for coffee & cake or light lunch
New Zealand coffee & brunch brasserie with a very low key relaxed vibe. Great place for coffee & breakfast before a visit to the neighbouring McManus museum, also recommended
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The Bush Bar
30 Seagate
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New Zealand coffee & brunch brasserie with a very low key relaxed vibe. Great place for coffee & breakfast before a visit to the neighbouring McManus museum, also recommended
Visit the Fife Arms in Braemar for coffee, drinks or lunch after exploring the beautiful surrounding Highland scenery at Glenshee, visiting Balmoral castle or a walk at The Linn of Dee
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The Fife Arms
Mar Road
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Visit the Fife Arms in Braemar for coffee, drinks or lunch after exploring the beautiful surrounding Highland scenery at Glenshee, visiting Balmoral castle or a walk at The Linn of Dee

Things to do

Our neighbours at Guardswell Farm host courses throughout the year: try your hand at floristry, foraging, cookery, yoga, cider-making and more!
Guardswell Farm
Our neighbours at Guardswell Farm host courses throughout the year: try your hand at floristry, foraging, cookery, yoga, cider-making and more!
Browse the art, vintage curios and antiques in this nearby antiques centre
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Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, and Restaurant
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Browse the art, vintage curios and antiques in this nearby antiques centre
Discovery Point is home to RRS Discovery. This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the iconic ship ‘Discovery’ from her beginnings in Dundee, her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages and uses thereafter.
Discovery Point
Discovery Quay
Discovery Point is home to RRS Discovery. This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the iconic ship ‘Discovery’ from her beginnings in Dundee, her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages and uses thereafter.
The first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London, V&A Dundee provides a place of inspiration, discovery and learning through its mission to enrich lives through design
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V&A Dundee
1 Riverside Esplanade
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The first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London, V&A Dundee provides a place of inspiration, discovery and learning through its mission to enrich lives through design
Visit the famous Gleneagles Hotel only 35 minutes drive from Kinnaird. Play a round of golf on the world class course, pamper yourself with a visit to the spa or treat yourself to a delicious lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in one of the many restaurants
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Gleneagles Hotel
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Visit the famous Gleneagles Hotel only 35 minutes drive from Kinnaird. Play a round of golf on the world class course, pamper yourself with a visit to the spa or treat yourself to a delicious lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in one of the many restaurants

Neighbourhoods

Kinnaird is a tiny hamlet (village) with only a handful of houses and a small 12th century castle (privately owned and not open to visitors). There's no shop or pub here and the main village has no through road so it's very quiet here indeed! Kinnaird village is nestled in the gently rolling hills overlooking the Carse of Gowrie, a flat stretch of land known for its fruit growing.
Kinnaird
Kinnaird is a tiny hamlet (village) with only a handful of houses and a small 12th century castle (privately owned and not open to visitors). There's no shop or pub here and the main village has no through road so it's very quiet here indeed! Kinnaird village is nestled in the gently rolling hills overlooking the Carse of Gowrie, a flat stretch of land known for its fruit growing.

Conseils aux voyageurs

Se déplacer dans les environs

A car is essential if you plan to travel around

There's no public transport serving the small village of Kinnaird so a car (or bicycle) will be essential for you to get around and explore the local area and beyond. The nearest petrol stations are the Shell garage on the A90 (east bound from Perth to Dundee) or BP (west bound from Dundee to Perth)
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Suggested items to pack

Wellies and/or hiking boots Waterproof jacket Something fabulous to wear if you plan on visiting one of the seven Michelin star restaurants within 1 hour's drive from here :)