Highland Farmhouse with Games Barn – Sleeps 15
Entire home in Bridge of Cally, United Kingdom
- 15 guests ·
- · 6 bedrooms ·
- · 9 beds ·
- · 5.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Noeleen
- Superhost ·
- · 8 years hosting
Listing highlights
50-min drive to Cairngorms National Park
This home is near the national park.
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the lockbox.
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
A welcoming Highland farmhouse in a peaceful Perthshire glen, perfect for families to reconnect in nature. Sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms plus sofa-bed in the TV Snug. Spend days exploring Perthshire’s historic gems or chasing adventure in the Cairngorms, then settle in by the log burner, gather for big family dinners framed by the hills and glen, let kids loose in the Games Barn and end the day around the firepit under the stars, creating the memories and moments your family will cherish.
The space
🛏️ 6 bedrooms · 🛁 5 bathrooms · 👥 Sleeps 13–15 · 🏡 Entire farmhouse
🌿 THE SPACE
STL No: PK11166F
EPC: E
Set in a peaceful and secluded Perthshire glen close to Bridge of Cally, Milton of Drimmie Farmhouse is a cosy yet spacious Highland retreat designed for extended families and friends to truly come together. Surrounded by sweeping hill and glen views, rolling countryside and wildlife, it sits at the heart of Perthshire’s natural beauty — quiet, restorative and perfectly placed for exploring, reconnecting and slowing into the rhythm of rural Scotland.
With 6 flexible bedrooms and plenty of room for everyone, the farmhouse offers spaces for gathering and spaces for retreat. The large open-plan living area with a log burner becomes the adults’ haven, while the TV/Games Snug gives younger guests their own cosy corner. The dining conservatory, seating up to 15 and framed by spectacular views across the Perthshire hills and glens, is the perfect setting for long, laughter-filled family meals.
Children naturally gravitate toward the Games Barn (a favourite for older kids and teens) or the garden play area (perfect for younger children), while the adults enjoy relaxed afternoons and evenings by the log burner or lingering by the firepit under the stars. Whether indoors or out, there is room for everyone to unwind in their own way.
Nature lovers will relish the chance of spotting pine martens in the garden, strolling the nearby Cateran Trail, or chasing adventure in the Cairngorms. From glen walks and wildlife-watching to day trips across Perthshire’s historic landscape, adventure is never far — yet the farmhouse always welcomes you back to comfort at the end of the day.
Milton of Drimmie feels like a place where time stretches, generations mix easily, and memories made here shape the stories your family will tell for years. It is Highland comfort in its truest sense — warm, spacious, grounded in nature and designed for togetherness.
🛏 Bedrooms & Layout: Upstairs Main House
- Bedroom 1: Super-king + large en-suite (bath + walk- in shower)
- Bedroom 2: Twin room (2 singles)
- Bedroom 3: King-size double
- Family bathroom with shower over bath
🛏 Bedrooms & Layout: Ground Floor Annex
- Bedroom 4: Super-king/twin
- Bedroom 5: Super-king/twin
- Bedroom 6: Family room (super-king/twin + single)
- Two separate Shower-Rooms, each with WC
🛏 Additional Sleeping
- TV & Games Snug: Double sofa bed + access to en-suite family bathroom with shower over bath
🛋 Living Areas
- Cosy yet spacious open-plan living area with log-burning stove
- Dining conservatory seating 15 with beautiful glen views — ideal for long family meals
- Fully equipped kitchen + breakfast room
-Snug – a comfy space designed for kids and teens, featuring a Smart TV, Sofa Bed, Wii and board games.
- Utility/drying room with washing machine, tumble dryer and pulley maids for drying outdoor kit.
- Central heating throughout.
- Additional downstairs WC
🎮 Roundhouse Games Barn (NEW)
The Roundhouse Barn is situated a few minutes walk from the Farmhouse and is a brilliant space for children, teens and adults alike. Featuring:
- Log-burning stove
- Pool/snooker table
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Sofas & seating
🌳 Outdoor space
- Large, mature garden with outstanding hill and glen views
- Gazebos and outdoor seating
- Children’s play area (swings + sandpit)
- BBQ and Firepit for evenings under the stars
- Occasional pine marten sightings and abundant local wildlife
- Ample parking for up to 6 cars
- A simple outdoor golf practice net with hitting mat for casual practice between rounds.
- Outside drying area
📍 Location
- 6 miles from Blairgowrie (supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants)
- 40-minute walk or short drive to Bridge of Cally Hotel (cosy pub & restaurant)
- 30-minute drive to Glenshee Ski Centre and the Cairngorms National Park
🌄 Nearby attractions & activities
- Cateran Trail (passes nearby)
- Cairngorms National Park
- Glenshee Ski Centre (~40 mins)
- Numerous golf courses (20–30 mins)
- Persie Gin Distillery
- Reekie Linn waterfall
- Blair Castle
- Scone Palace
- House of Bruar
- Blairgowrie shops, cafés & walking routes
💬 What Guests Love
“Beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views.”
“Spacious, comfortable house that works brilliantly for big family groups.”
“The layout is perfect — loads of room for everyone without feeling crowded.”
“Kids and teens loved the Games Barn and play areas.”
“Well-equipped, warm and welcoming — a real home-from-home - beds were amazing!”
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of:
- Entire farmhouse
- Roundhouse Games Barn
- Garden, patio, play area & firepit
- Garden golf practice net
- Parking areas
- EV charging point
Other things to note
🎣 Activities on the estate (extra cost, by arrangement)
- Salmon & trout fishing on local rivers and lochs
📝 Practical
- Firewood supplied for both stoves
- Starter pack of practical items provided for your first day - dishwasher tablets, binbags, toilet roll etc.
- If booking for the full 15 guests, please let us know so we can prepare the sofa bed & linens.
- Many of the bedrooms are flexible and can be made up as twins or doubles - please let us know in advance what you need and we will do our best to accommodate
- EV charging point on site - free and available for guest use
⚠️ A Few Things to Note
- The property is pet friendly but the garden isn't secure and at certain times of year there can be livestock in adjacent fields.
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome but please ensure you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and keep your dog under proper control during your stay.
- Guests are asked to remain within garden spaces and avoid entering farm buildings or fields, as this is a working farm.
The space
🛏️ 6 bedrooms · 🛁 5 bathrooms · 👥 Sleeps 13–15 · 🏡 Entire farmhouse
🌿 THE SPACE
STL No: PK11166F
EPC: E
Set in a peaceful and secluded Perthshire glen close to Bridge of Cally, Milton of Drimmie Farmhouse is a cosy yet spacious Highland retreat designed for extended families and friends to truly come together. Surrounded by sweeping hill and glen views, rolling countryside and wildlife, it sits at the heart of Perthshire’s natural beauty — quiet, restorative and perfectly placed for exploring, reconnecting and slowing into the rhythm of rural Scotland.
With 6 flexible bedrooms and plenty of room for everyone, the farmhouse offers spaces for gathering and spaces for retreat. The large open-plan living area with a log burner becomes the adults’ haven, while the TV/Games Snug gives younger guests their own cosy corner. The dining conservatory, seating up to 15 and framed by spectacular views across the Perthshire hills and glens, is the perfect setting for long, laughter-filled family meals.
Children naturally gravitate toward the Games Barn (a favourite for older kids and teens) or the garden play area (perfect for younger children), while the adults enjoy relaxed afternoons and evenings by the log burner or lingering by the firepit under the stars. Whether indoors or out, there is room for everyone to unwind in their own way.
Nature lovers will relish the chance of spotting pine martens in the garden, strolling the nearby Cateran Trail, or chasing adventure in the Cairngorms. From glen walks and wildlife-watching to day trips across Perthshire’s historic landscape, adventure is never far — yet the farmhouse always welcomes you back to comfort at the end of the day.
Milton of Drimmie feels like a place where time stretches, generations mix easily, and memories made here shape the stories your family will tell for years. It is Highland comfort in its truest sense — warm, spacious, grounded in nature and designed for togetherness.
🛏 Bedrooms & Layout: Upstairs Main House
- Bedroom 1: Super-king + large en-suite (bath + walk- in shower)
- Bedroom 2: Twin room (2 singles)
- Bedroom 3: King-size double
- Family bathroom with shower over bath
🛏 Bedrooms & Layout: Ground Floor Annex
- Bedroom 4: Super-king/twin
- Bedroom 5: Super-king/twin
- Bedroom 6: Family room (super-king/twin + single)
- Two separate Shower-Rooms, each with WC
🛏 Additional Sleeping
- TV & Games Snug: Double sofa bed + access to en-suite family bathroom with shower over bath
🛋 Living Areas
- Cosy yet spacious open-plan living area with log-burning stove
- Dining conservatory seating 15 with beautiful glen views — ideal for long family meals
- Fully equipped kitchen + breakfast room
-Snug – a comfy space designed for kids and teens, featuring a Smart TV, Sofa Bed, Wii and board games.
- Utility/drying room with washing machine, tumble dryer and pulley maids for drying outdoor kit.
- Central heating throughout.
- Additional downstairs WC
🎮 Roundhouse Games Barn (NEW)
The Roundhouse Barn is situated a few minutes walk from the Farmhouse and is a brilliant space for children, teens and adults alike. Featuring:
- Log-burning stove
- Pool/snooker table
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Sofas & seating
🌳 Outdoor space
- Large, mature garden with outstanding hill and glen views
- Gazebos and outdoor seating
- Children’s play area (swings + sandpit)
- BBQ and Firepit for evenings under the stars
- Occasional pine marten sightings and abundant local wildlife
- Ample parking for up to 6 cars
- A simple outdoor golf practice net with hitting mat for casual practice between rounds.
- Outside drying area
📍 Location
- 6 miles from Blairgowrie (supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants)
- 40-minute walk or short drive to Bridge of Cally Hotel (cosy pub & restaurant)
- 30-minute drive to Glenshee Ski Centre and the Cairngorms National Park
🌄 Nearby attractions & activities
- Cateran Trail (passes nearby)
- Cairngorms National Park
- Glenshee Ski Centre (~40 mins)
- Numerous golf courses (20–30 mins)
- Persie Gin Distillery
- Reekie Linn waterfall
- Blair Castle
- Scone Palace
- House of Bruar
- Blairgowrie shops, cafés & walking routes
💬 What Guests Love
“Beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views.”
“Spacious, comfortable house that works brilliantly for big family groups.”
“The layout is perfect — loads of room for everyone without feeling crowded.”
“Kids and teens loved the Games Barn and play areas.”
“Well-equipped, warm and welcoming — a real home-from-home - beds were amazing!”
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of:
- Entire farmhouse
- Roundhouse Games Barn
- Garden, patio, play area & firepit
- Garden golf practice net
- Parking areas
- EV charging point
Other things to note
🎣 Activities on the estate (extra cost, by arrangement)
- Salmon & trout fishing on local rivers and lochs
📝 Practical
- Firewood supplied for both stoves
- Starter pack of practical items provided for your first day - dishwasher tablets, binbags, toilet roll etc.
- If booking for the full 15 guests, please let us know so we can prepare the sofa bed & linens.
- Many of the bedrooms are flexible and can be made up as twins or doubles - please let us know in advance what you need and we will do our best to accommodate
- EV charging point on site - free and available for guest use
⚠️ A Few Things to Note
- The property is pet friendly but the garden isn't secure and at certain times of year there can be livestock in adjacent fields.
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome but please ensure you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and keep your dog under proper control during your stay.
- Guests are asked to remain within garden spaces and avoid entering farm buildings or fields, as this is a working farm.
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Neighbourhood highlights
The Farmhouse is situated on the Cateran Trail just outside Blairgowrie and about 30 minutes drive from the Cairngorms & Glenshee Ski Centre. Bridge of Cally is around 2 miles from the farmhouse and has a local village shop/post office and hotel with pub and restaurant. There are also a range of amenities, shops, cafes, and restaurants in Blairgowrie which is a 15 minute drive away.
Your stay at Milton of Drimmie Farmhouse can be as relaxing or as active as you wish. The garden is a haven for wildlife so grab a good book, take a seat and see what you can spot. We are more than happy to help you plan your itinerary, we can even recommend someone to come and cook for you if you wish, so please do not hesitate to ask.
Here are a few things to do within easy reach:
ON THE ESTATE:
SALMON FISHING: Milton of Drimmie has some of the best spate river salmon fishing in Scotland. We have five rods available across four beats; three rods on the River Ericht, at Milton of Drimmie, and two rods on the Black Water and River Ardle at Bridge of Cally. Fishing is by fly – spinners may be permissible in high water conditions. Please contact us to book and to arrangement payment (usually by BACS transfer). Our day rates per rod are:
•£50/rod during July, August and September;
•£40/rod in June and October (1st-15th);
•£30/rod in May; and
•£60/day for a ghillie (if required)
The fishing is some of the least well-known. Our beats are on the River Ardle, the Black Water, and the River Ericht – all tributaries of the River Tay, via the River Isla.
The River Ardle and the Black Water meet just below Bridge of Cally, to form the River Ericht. We have single bank fishing on the bottom beats of the Black Water and River Ardle – each about half a mile in length. The beats meet at the junction pool at the head of the River Ericht. The beats on the River Ericht, at Milton of Drimmie, start a short distance downstream from the confluence.
The first fish reach us in late May, with the main grilse runs arriving in mid-June, July and August depending on conditions. Fishing continues until 15th October when the Tay season ends. Guests will usually be met at the start of their first day. If you would like further assistance we can arrange a ghillie for you.
TROUT FISHING: Fishing for wild brown trout can be arranged on the river, or on two hill lochs. Access is on foot, or by 4×4 with reasonable clearance. An estate ghillie can be arranged for novice fishermen and/or to drive you to/from the lochs.
Fishing tackle shops nearby - James Crockart and Kate Fleming, both excellent fishing and country sports shops in nearby Blairgowrie, should be able to provide any tackle should you need, as well as tips for fishing in the area. They are located next door to each other on Allan Street in the middle of the town
DEER STALKING: The glen and surrounding hills have strong populations of roe deer and fallow deer, as well as some red deer. Deer stalking can be arranged with the estate at any time of year subject to the usual seasons.
SHOOTING: Rough or driven shooting (pheasants, partridges) can be arranged with the estate. Goose (greylag, Canada, and pinkfoot) and duck (mostly mallard and teal) flighting may sometimes be available. Clay pigeon shooting and rifle target practice can be arranged with the estate. Costs vary depending on the guests’ requirements. There is also a world class clay pigeon shooting ground at Auchterhouse, about forty minutes away.
WALKING: Milton of Drimmie has a number of footpaths passing through it – including the Cateran trail – and covers a range of different habitats.
WILDLIFE: The rivers at Milton of Drimmie are part of the River Tay Special Area of Conservation. Our hill ground, nearby, is part of the Forest of Clunie Site of Special Scientific Interest & Special Protection Area – 50,000 acres of heather moorland, bogs, and hill lochs.
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES
HILL-WALKING: The Cairngorms national park, home to five of the six highest mountains in Scotland, is ten miles north of Milton of Drimmie. There are over fifty Munros in the Cairngorms – enough to keep the most ardent Munro-bagger busy for a wee while. Walk Highlands has an excellent website which lists and maps popular walks in the area along with distance, duration and difficulty.
HIKING: The Cateran Trail crosses the farm twice. This is a well-known long distance route that straddles the border between Perthshire and Angus. The Trail explores this neglected corner, taking in secluded Strathardle together with parts of Glenshee and Glenisla. Taking its name from the marauding bands of cattle thieves known as Caterans which brought terror and bloodshed to these glens in times past, the landscapes are now a peaceful idyll.
THE CATERAN YOMP: Hardcore hikers may want to attempt the Cateran Yomp which takes place in early June. Route options are 22 miles, 36 miles, and 54 miles – a Ghurka team set a record of 12 hours to complete the latter!
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING: The Glenshee Ski Centre is a 40-minute drive north of Milton of Drimmie. The Lecht Ski Centre (1.5 hours), and Cairngorm Ski Centre (2.25 hours) are alternatives for those prepared to travel – each is fantastic on its day, but wrap up warm and check ahead for the weather. You can see the Glenshee webcams for the latest conditions. Skis, snowboards and other equipment can be hired in Bridge of Cally, or at the ski centres.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: For instruction and guiding in mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing Mountain Summits, based in Enochdhu, can provide guiding and instruction.
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Gulabin Outdoor Centre runs a range of land and water-based outdoor activities – including the Glenshee mountain bike track, open June to September, which is accessed by a single seat chairlift which takes you to the top of the Cairnwell – 2,998ft.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING: There is a world class clay pigeon shooting ground at Auchterhouse, about half an hour away.
GOLF: There are about 100 holes of golf within 25 minutes of Milton of Drimmie. These vary from the championship level courses at Rosemount and Lansdowne (Blairgowrie), to the family-friendly course at Dalmunzie (Spittal of Glenshee) – one of the highest and most scenic courses in the UK. In between, we have Alyth – voted Scotland’s ‘Best Course Under £50’ in 2015 – and Strathmore (both near Alyth) as well as the Wee Course in Blairgowrie. There are a dozen further courses within an hour’s drive – not to mention St Andrews, the home of golf, and Carnoustie, which are a little over an hour away by car.
MORE FISHING: Dougy Morison of Kinnear Fishing is a well known local fishing guide who can arrange fishing on a number of beats up and down the Tay basin, as well as sometimes ghillie’ing at Milton of Drimmie.
GIN TASTING: A favourite for a rainy day (or any other, for that matter) is a visit to the Persie Distillery – four miles away. They are open most days or you can contact Simon & Chrissie, who founded the distillery in 2016, to organise a group tasting.
THE REEKIE LINN: The Reekie Linn (or smoky pool), on the River Isla, is the most impressive waterfall in the area and is well worth a visit when the river is in spate. The waterfall itself is a short walk from the car park.
CASTLES: There are a number of stately homes and historic houses in the area including four of Scotland’s most famous castles:
•Scone Palace, Perth (40 minutes south) – the crowning place of Scottish Kings, and the home of the Stone of Scone, for nearly 1,000 years
•Blair Castle, Blair Atholl (55 minutes west)) – home of the only legal private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders
•Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside (1 hour north) – the highland residence of the royal family
•Glamis Castle, Kirriemuir (35 minutes east) – home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, and of the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, wife of King George VI.
SHOPPING: Known for its high-quality clothing, produce, and art collections the House of Bruar, just north of Blair Atholl, is also referred to – perhaps unfairly – as the “Harrods of the North”. The Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, at Abernyte, is a veritable emporium – it’s far too easy to while away a rainy day exploring in here.
HUSKIES: John and Mary Carter at Bowland Trails live and breath huskies – you can go for a passenger ride or learn to drive your own team.
GEOCACHING: Geocaching is a cross between a traditional scavenger hunt, Crystal Maze and Pokemon Go… or so we understand. There are dozens of caches in the area.
BEAVER WATCHING: Beaver have been re-established at Bamff, five miles away, for longer than anywhere else in the UK. The effect they have had on the landscape and habitats has been dramatic and fascinating. On a quiet summer evening you might see several beaver in or around the ponds they have created.
There is much, much more so please do not hesitate to contact us for further information!
Your stay at Milton of Drimmie Farmhouse can be as relaxing or as active as you wish. The garden is a haven for wildlife so grab a good book, take a seat and see what you can spot. We are more than happy to help you plan your itinerary, we can even recommend someone to come and cook for you if you wish, so please do not hesitate to ask.
Here are a few things to do within easy reach:
ON THE ESTATE:
SALMON FISHING: Milton of Drimmie has some of the best spate river salmon fishing in Scotland. We have five rods available across four beats; three rods on the River Ericht, at Milton of Drimmie, and two rods on the Black Water and River Ardle at Bridge of Cally. Fishing is by fly – spinners may be permissible in high water conditions. Please contact us to book and to arrangement payment (usually by BACS transfer). Our day rates per rod are:
•£50/rod during July, August and September;
•£40/rod in June and October (1st-15th);
•£30/rod in May; and
•£60/day for a ghillie (if required)
The fishing is some of the least well-known. Our beats are on the River Ardle, the Black Water, and the River Ericht – all tributaries of the River Tay, via the River Isla.
The River Ardle and the Black Water meet just below Bridge of Cally, to form the River Ericht. We have single bank fishing on the bottom beats of the Black Water and River Ardle – each about half a mile in length. The beats meet at the junction pool at the head of the River Ericht. The beats on the River Ericht, at Milton of Drimmie, start a short distance downstream from the confluence.
The first fish reach us in late May, with the main grilse runs arriving in mid-June, July and August depending on conditions. Fishing continues until 15th October when the Tay season ends. Guests will usually be met at the start of their first day. If you would like further assistance we can arrange a ghillie for you.
TROUT FISHING: Fishing for wild brown trout can be arranged on the river, or on two hill lochs. Access is on foot, or by 4×4 with reasonable clearance. An estate ghillie can be arranged for novice fishermen and/or to drive you to/from the lochs.
Fishing tackle shops nearby - James Crockart and Kate Fleming, both excellent fishing and country sports shops in nearby Blairgowrie, should be able to provide any tackle should you need, as well as tips for fishing in the area. They are located next door to each other on Allan Street in the middle of the town
DEER STALKING: The glen and surrounding hills have strong populations of roe deer and fallow deer, as well as some red deer. Deer stalking can be arranged with the estate at any time of year subject to the usual seasons.
SHOOTING: Rough or driven shooting (pheasants, partridges) can be arranged with the estate. Goose (greylag, Canada, and pinkfoot) and duck (mostly mallard and teal) flighting may sometimes be available. Clay pigeon shooting and rifle target practice can be arranged with the estate. Costs vary depending on the guests’ requirements. There is also a world class clay pigeon shooting ground at Auchterhouse, about forty minutes away.
WALKING: Milton of Drimmie has a number of footpaths passing through it – including the Cateran trail – and covers a range of different habitats.
WILDLIFE: The rivers at Milton of Drimmie are part of the River Tay Special Area of Conservation. Our hill ground, nearby, is part of the Forest of Clunie Site of Special Scientific Interest & Special Protection Area – 50,000 acres of heather moorland, bogs, and hill lochs.
____________________________________________________________________
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
HILL-WALKING: The Cairngorms national park, home to five of the six highest mountains in Scotland, is ten miles north of Milton of Drimmie. There are over fifty Munros in the Cairngorms – enough to keep the most ardent Munro-bagger busy for a wee while. Walk Highlands has an excellent website which lists and maps popular walks in the area along with distance, duration and difficulty.
HIKING: The Cateran Trail crosses the farm twice. This is a well-known long distance route that straddles the border between Perthshire and Angus. The Trail explores this neglected corner, taking in secluded Strathardle together with parts of Glenshee and Glenisla. Taking its name from the marauding bands of cattle thieves known as Caterans which brought terror and bloodshed to these glens in times past, the landscapes are now a peaceful idyll.
THE CATERAN YOMP: Hardcore hikers may want to attempt the Cateran Yomp which takes place in early June. Route options are 22 miles, 36 miles, and 54 miles – a Ghurka team set a record of 12 hours to complete the latter!
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING: The Glenshee Ski Centre is a 40-minute drive north of Milton of Drimmie. The Lecht Ski Centre (1.5 hours), and Cairngorm Ski Centre (2.25 hours) are alternatives for those prepared to travel – each is fantastic on its day, but wrap up warm and check ahead for the weather. You can see the Glenshee webcams for the latest conditions. Skis, snowboards and other equipment can be hired in Bridge of Cally, or at the ski centres.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: For instruction and guiding in mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing Mountain Summits, based in Enochdhu, can provide guiding and instruction.
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Gulabin Outdoor Centre runs a range of land and water-based outdoor activities – including the Glenshee mountain bike track, open June to September, which is accessed by a single seat chairlift which takes you to the top of the Cairnwell – 2,998ft.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING: There is a world class clay pigeon shooting ground at Auchterhouse, about half an hour away.
GOLF: There are about 100 holes of golf within 25 minutes of Milton of Drimmie. These vary from the championship level courses at Rosemount and Lansdowne (Blairgowrie), to the family-friendly course at Dalmunzie (Spittal of Glenshee) – one of the highest and most scenic courses in the UK. In between, we have Alyth – voted Scotland’s ‘Best Course Under £50’ in 2015 – and Strathmore (both near Alyth) as well as the Wee Course in Blairgowrie. There are a dozen further courses within an hour’s drive – not to mention St Andrews, the home of golf, and Carnoustie, which are a little over an hour away by car.
MORE FISHING: Dougy Morison of Kinnear Fishing is a well known local fishing guide who can arrange fishing on a number of beats up and down the Tay basin, as well as sometimes ghillie’ing at Milton of Drimmie.
GIN TASTING: A favourite for a rainy day (or any other, for that matter) is a visit to the Persie Distillery – four miles away. They are open most days or you can contact Simon & Chrissie, who founded the distillery in 2016, to organise a group tasting.
THE REEKIE LINN: The Reekie Linn (or smoky pool), on the River Isla, is the most impressive waterfall in the area and is well worth a visit when the river is in spate. The waterfall itself is a short walk from the car park.
CASTLES: There are a number of stately homes and historic houses in the area including four of Scotland’s most famous castles:
•Scone Palace, Perth (40 minutes south) – the crowning place of Scottish Kings, and the home of the Stone of Scone, for nearly 1,000 years
•Blair Castle, Blair Atholl (55 minutes west)) – home of the only legal private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders
•Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside (1 hour north) – the highland residence of the royal family
•Glamis Castle, Kirriemuir (35 minutes east) – home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, and of the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, wife of King George VI.
SHOPPING: Known for its high-quality clothing, produce, and art collections the House of Bruar, just north of Blair Atholl, is also referred to – perhaps unfairly – as the “Harrods of the North”. The Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, at Abernyte, is a veritable emporium – it’s far too easy to while away a rainy day exploring in here.
HUSKIES: John and Mary Carter at Bowland Trails live and breath huskies – you can go for a passenger ride or learn to drive your own team.
GEOCACHING: Geocaching is a cross between a traditional scavenger hunt, Crystal Maze and Pokemon Go… or so we understand. There are dozens of caches in the area.
BEAVER WATCHING: Beaver have been re-established at Bamff, five miles away, for longer than anywhere else in the UK. The effect they have had on the landscape and habitats has been dramatic and fascinating. On a quiet summer evening you might see several beaver in or around the ponds they have created.
There is much, much more so please do not hesitate to contact us for further information!
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Holiday Let Management Services Company in Highland Perthshire
Noeleen is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
15 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animals
Carbon monoxide alarm