Crieff is a bustling market town in the Strathearn area of Perthshire, which lies on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands. It is conveniently situated about an hour from both Glasgow and Edinburgh International airports, both have direct connections with many European mainland cities and most airports within the UK. In addition Glasgow airport has direct connections with New York and Chicago.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are also served by Easyjet (www.easyjet.com), one of the UK’s budget airlines. Easyjet connects to many cities in mainland Europe. Internal connections between London and Glasgow or Edinburgh are through Gatwick (many international connections), Luton and Stansted airports. Easyjet also does car hire deals with Europcar. Ryanair offers discounted flights from Europe, see www.ryanair.com. Please be aware Prestwick airport is approximately half an hour outside Glasgow. However, there is a direct train service to Glasgow city centre.
By Car
From Edinburgh Airport:
Exit the airport following signs for All Routes / Follow the signs for Glasgow A8/M8 / You will then approach a large roundabout / Follow the sign for Stirling M9 (NOT Glasgow M8) / At Stirling the M9 becomes the A9 / Follow signs for Perth A9 (Dual carriageway) / Follow this road for approximately 14 miles / Exit A9 at junction signposted A822 Crieff.
From Glasgow Airport:
Exit the airport following signs for Glasgow City Centre M8 / Follow this motorway and pick up signs for Edinburgh M8 / Turn off at Junction 13 to Stepps/Stirling M80 and continue to follow signs for Stirling/ At Stirling pick up signs for Perth / This road will become the A9 (Dual carriageway) and follow this road for approximately 14 miles / Exit A9 at junction signposted A822.
By Train
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950 Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Gleneagles Railway station is the closest station to Crieff, only 8 miles away, but the service to Perth is much more frequent. Perth is approximately 17 miles from Crieff. Bookings for trains can be made on the above website.