Ballathie House, Perthshire is centrally located for visiting some of the most stunning castles, palaces and visitor attractions.
Just down the river from the hotel is Scone Palace which was for
centuries the crowning place of the Scottish kings and since 1808,
home to the Earls of Mansfield www.scone-palace.co.uk
Glamis Castle, the childhood Scotland home of the late Queen
Mother. Magnificent castle and grounds, also the Angus Folk Museum
and historic picturesque period village www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl
and the home of the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only remaining
private army www.blair-castle.co.uk
Discounted entry tickets for Scone Palace, Glamis and Blair
Castle are available whilst you are staying at Ballathie
The city of Perth
Perth is known as the Gateway to the Highlands and is located at
the very heart of Scotland by the River Tay and has a population of
about 43,000. It is a little inbetween a Large Town and a
Small City. The River Tay runs through the city,
meandering under 3 bridges -
Perth is a lovely shopping centre, many bespoke individual shops
to browse through, with some unique little cafe's for a well earned
coffee.
With strong rural roots, Perth runs a Famers Market which takes
place in the centre of Perth on the 1st Saturday of
every month with delicious local farm produce on sale.
If you are interested in culture and the arts, pay a visit to
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, the Black Watch Museum or the
Ferguson Gallery. Perth Theatre and Concert Hall play host to
a vast range of events throughout the year.
