A Traveler’s Guide To Blairgowrie – Perth And Kinross
In Perth and Kinross lies the sleepy town of Blairgowrie which is located in a beautiful scenic part of north east Scotland and is renowned for its berries because of nearby agricultural industries which harvest raspberries and strawberries. It lies beside the River Ericht and is a haven for wildlife.
There are a range of activities to do in and about Blairgowrie. Skiers can access Glenshee with its many ski slopes via Blairgowrie so it is a great town for travelers to refuel and rest. There are numerous restaurants and inns to be found and you can enjoy afternoon tea or a wee dram of whisky.
If you are looking for grassy green glens, snow peaked mountains and woody trails then Blairgowrie is your first point of entry to some beautiful scenery. Mountain bikers can hire bikes in the town and many trails begin here for hikers through dark forests and open glens.
One of the best known trails is the Cateran Trail starting in Blairgowrie and following the terrain that medieval cattle thieves would follow looping through the northern glens with their stolen goods. Tackling this trail will take around five days and is sixty miles long and if you are interested then you can obtain information from the Tourist office in Blairgowrie on where to stay en route.
The golf club established in 1889 provides a way for keen golfers to indulge their sport. Blairgowrie golf club features two eighteen hole courses in lovely surroundings. Anglers can find salmon in abundance on the river Ericht and bird watchers can find a spot to watch the world go by and view the array of wildlife here so bring the binoculars.
Famous in the past for its linen weaving industry there are many historical reminders of this along the river including the Keathbank Mill that had the largest water wheel in Scotland. Historians can check with tourist information to get some detailed information about Blairgowrie's hey day as a place of employment and industy for workers across Scotland.
Legend has it that St Ninian, from the 700s, stayed in Blairgowrie at a spot in the town's center called Wellmeadow. Today this is marked by a patch of green grass in the shape of a triangle. Hamish Henderson the Scottish poet also resided here at one time.
Travelers will love the abundance of hearty Scottish fare that Blairgowrie has to offer. Enjoy a pint of Scottish beer or a dram of malt whisky at any of the inns and traditional restaurants in the town and sample haggis, turnips and potatoes, the national and much loved dish of Scotland.
For accommodation in Blairgowrie check this list of Blairgowrie hotels.