Aberfeldy lies right in the middle of Scotland, an hour and a half from Edinburgh and Glasgow and two hours from Aberdeen. It is less than 20 minutes from the A9 (Ballinluig Junction) on the A827. Heading west on the A827, pass through the square and Mill Street is 200 metres on the right-hand side just before the traffic lights. Car parking is behind The Watermill.

Aberfeldy is a great place to visit – a busy small town in a stunning setting by the River Tay.

Aberfeldy is surrounded by beautiful low level and woodland walking to suit all levels. Big mountains like Ben Lawers and the Tarmachan ridge are less than 30 minutes away. The River Tay is Scotland’s best ‘white water’ river with year-round activities including rafting, kayaking and open canoeing to suit all abilities and ages. Other local ‘things to do’ include a range of high quality independent shops and visitor attractions.

Shopping

• Homer. High quality homewear, gardens and antique furniture. Owned by and next door to The Watermill.
• House of Menzies. New world wines, Scottish art and café in superb renovated steading.
• Taymouth Coutyard. High quality delicatessen, gifts and homeware at Kenmore.
• Spirit of Wood. Quality furniture and home accessories.
• Glacier Books Secondhand and antiquarian books on mountaineering and polar exploration

Things to Do

• National Kayak School
White-water and sea kayaking courses for individuals and family groups
• Splash. White water rafting
• Highland Adventure Safaris
Experience a Scotland at heights up to 900 metres. 4×4 mountain trips
• Scottish Crannog Centre
Authentic recreation of Iron Age loch dwelling
• Beyond Adventure
Specialise in guided open canoe trips, climbing and other outdoor activities
• Castle Menzies
In the beautiful surroundings of Weem Wood
• Source Adventure
White Water Kayaking, Open Canoeing, Canyoning and Rafting – experiences and expeditions

Accommodation

• Adventurer’s Escape Bunkhouse and Studio. Four-star hostel in Weem, half a mile from Aberfeldy.
• Aileen Chraggan. Family-run small hotel in Weem, serving lovely meals.
• Weem Hotel. Next door to Adventurer’s Escape, comfortable rooms and good value meals.
• Balnearn House. Quality bed and breakfast right in town.
• Ardeonaig Hotel. On south Loch Tay. 30 minutes drive away but a special place or stay or eat.
• Mains of Taymouth Cottages. Four and five-star cottages.
• Fortingall Hotel. Award winning four-star country hotel
• Aberfeldy Cottages. Eight luxury cottages
• Bracken Lodges. Four-star lodges on the banks of Loch Tay
• Moness Club. Country club, accommodation with leisure facilities
• Coshieville House. Family run b&b in 300 year-old former inn
• Machuim Farm Cottages. Three self-catering cottages in Lawers village
• Drumcroy Lodges. Spacious and well-equipped lodges in rural setting overlooking Aberfeldy

For a fuller list of accommodation including bed and breakfast and cottages, see www.aberfeldy.co.uk and Aberfeldy Tourist Information Centre.