Facing the foothills of the Grampian Mountains in the Strathmore Valley, Blairgowrie is the perfect base from which to explore Perthshire. Known for its scenic rolling landscape and rather surprising soft fruit production, the town is a popular tourist destination well worth a visit on a Scottish holiday.
The town's beautiful location lends itself to outdoor activities, with hill walking, or indeed any kind of walking among the favourites. There are some splendid trails for the discovery that take in a range of sights from highland cattle and red deer to farms and cottages. To get the best views of the mountainous surrounds on your coach trip, head to the peak of Cairnwell to practice some 'Munro-bagging'. This bizarre sounding hobby involves conquering any one of Scotland's several Munros, which translates to a mountain measuring over 3,000 feet. The Cairnwell Munro sits within the top-rate Glenshee Ski Area: A chairlift is will effortlessly glide passengers up to the top while those feeling adventurous can brave the crags and small lochans on foot.
- After appreciating the breathtaking views and ticking another Munro off the list, head back to the town and relax in one of the pleasant cafes or ice cream shops.