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Photo of The Hermitage (Black Linn Falls), a waterfall near Dunkeld in the River Tay (Dunkeld), Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.

The Hermitage (Black Linn Falls)© Ian Dick / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Places to explore near Perth

Set on the banks of the Tay where the river turns tidal, Perth was Scotland's medieval capital, and the Stone of Destiny crowned its kings at nearby Scone Palace. Wooded Kinnoull Hill rises straight from the city's eastern edge, its clifftop folly looking far down the strath. The Highland line runs close: the Tay threads north through Dunkeld, and to the south the reed-fringed Loch Leven draws wintering geese in their thousands. Branklyn Garden sits on the slope above town.

83 places within 25 km — the standouts first, nearest first within each group. 4 are national icons.

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Worth the tripnational icons and local highlights within reach

Photo of Branklyn Garden, a garden in Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Branklyn Garden

Garden near Perth

Small but renowned hillside garden above Perth, celebrated for its Himalayan poppies and alpines.

1.4 km SE

Photo of Scone Palace, a garden in Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Iconic

Scone Palace

Garden near Scone

Crowning place of Scottish kings, a Gothic palace near Perth with parkland, a pinetum and a famous beech maze.

3 km N

Photo along the Fife Coastal Path, a long-distance trail running from Kincardine to Newburgh, central Scotland.Highlight

Fife Coastal Path

Scotland's Great Trail

Firth to firth around the Kingdom of Fife, threading fishing villages from the Forth bridges to the Tay.

12.6 km SE · Fife

Photo of Meikleour Beech Hedge, a visitor attraction near Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Meikleour Beech Hedge

Attraction near Coupar Angus

The world's tallest hedge, a 30m-high beech wall planted in 1745 along the A93.

15.7 km N

Photo: West Lomond, a 522m hill near Falkland, Fife, central Scotland.Highlight

West Lomond

Marilyn · County top near Falkland

Twin hills overlooking central Fife.

18.8 km SE

Photo of Maspie Den, a visitor attraction near Falkland, Fife, central Scotland.Highlight

Maspie Den

Attraction near Falkland

A wooded gorge walk on the Falkland Estate leading behind the Yad Falls waterfall.

20.6 km SE

Photo of The Hermitage (Black Linn Falls), a waterfall near Dunkeld in the River Tay (Dunkeld), Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Iconic

The Hermitage (Black Linn Falls)

Waterfall near Dunkeld

NTS woodland of giant Douglas firs where Ossian's Hall folly overlooks the Black Linn falls on the Braan.

21 km NW

Photo of Dunkeld Cathedral, a cathedral in the River Tay (Dunkeld), Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Dunkeld Cathedral

Cathedral near Dunkeld

Riverside cathedral among historic streets.

21 km NW

Photo of Dunkeld, a village in the River Tay (Dunkeld), Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Dunkeld

Village

Cathedral town on the River Tay with an NTS-restored 18th-century High Street.

21 km NW · Perth and Kinross

Photo of Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve, a nature reserve near Birnam in the River Tay (Dunkeld), Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve

Nature reserve near Birnam

Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve near Dunkeld with hides and a visitor centre for breeding ospreys and red squirrels.

21.1 km N

Photo of Falkland Palace Garden, a garden in Fife, central Scotland.Iconic

Falkland Palace Garden

Garden near Falkland

Restored formal garden and the world's oldest royal (real) tennis court behind the Stuart hunting palace.

21.3 km SE

Photo of Falkland, a village in Fife, central Scotland.Highlight

Falkland

Village

Scotland's first conservation village, a former royal burgh of cobbled lanes beneath the Lomond Hills and home to Falkland Palace.

21.3 km SE · Fife

Photo: Kinnoull Hill and Tower, a viewpoint near Fowlis Wester, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Kinnoull Hill and Tower

Viewpoint near Fowlis Wester

Wooded hill above Perth topped by a cliff-edge folly tower with wide views over the Tay.

22.4 km NW

Photo of Loch Leven, a loch in Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Iconic

Loch Leven

Loch near Kinross

Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned and forced to abdicate on the island castle of this shallow Kinross loch, famed for its trout.

22.7 km S

Photo of Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, a restaurant near Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.Highlight

Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles

Restaurant · With rooms near Auchterarder

Two-Michelin-star restaurant within the Gleneagles estate in the Perthshire countryside; Harden's UK No. 3 in 2024.

23.4 km SW

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Photo of Huntingtower Castle, a ruined castle in Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.

Huntingtower Castle

Castle near Perth

A medieval castle in Perth and Kinross.

3.5 km NW

Photo of Elcho Castle, a ruined castle near Abernethy, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.

Elcho Castle

Castle near Abernethy

A medieval castle in Perth and Kinross.

5.6 km SE

Gloagburn Farm Shop

Farm & farm shop near Tibbermore

Well-known farm shop and café at Tibbermore west of Perth selling local produce.

6.8 km W

Jamie Watson Fruit Farm

Farm & farm shop near Balbeggie

Fruit farm at Mill of Montague, Balbeggie, selling seasonal berries and fresh vegetables.

8 km NE

Glendoick Gardens

Garden near Glencarse

Renowned woodland garden and rhododendron/azalea nursery on the Braes of the Carse east of Perth.

9.2 km E

Photo of Evelick Castle, a ruined castle near Scone, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.

Evelick Castle

Castle near Scone

A medieval castle in Perth and Kinross.

9.3 km E

Abernethy Round Tower

Pictish stone near Abernethy

Abernethy Round Tower and Pictish symbol stone

10.4 km SE

Photo of Abernethy, a village in Perth and Kinross, central Scotland.

Abernethy

Village

Village at the foot of the Ochils with one of Scotland's two Irish-style round towers.

10.5 km SE · Perth and Kinross

Strathearn Distillery

Distillery near Methven

Farm-based micro-distillery near Methven offering whisky and gin-making experiences.

11.3 km W

Everything else within 25 km (59) — reserves, earthworks & places to check before travelling

Ordered by how far each place is worth travelling for, then by distance. Distances are straight-line to the nearest edge of each place — paths wind, of course.