History & Heritage

Glenturret Distillery – Scotland’s oldest working Distillery, and the Famous Grouse Experience, where the Glenturret malt whisky is made. At the Famous Grouse Experience, you can learn the secrets of the making of Famous Grouse whisky test your senses - try to become a 'whisky nose', and have a guided tour of the buildings, with a free dram at the end. There is also a good restaurant, both self-service and table service, and bar. 

Whilst being a mile or two from Crieff, there is a pleasant walk to the Distillery, through the Macrosty Park, and through a woodland trail, so should you wish to taste and taste and taste…

Huntingtower Castle 
Revisit the past at this impressive castle located on the outskirts of Perth. It has two fine towers, one of them dates from the 15th to 16th Century, and the other is from the 16th Century.

Ardoch Roman Camp 
near Braco, this R
oman Camp is one of the largest Roman stations in Britain, with substantial earthworks dating from the 2nd Century

Fowlis Wester Kirk 
St Bean's Kirk dates back to the 13th Century, and features an original Pictish Symbol Stone incorporated inside. It is a small but very interesting church, and is located in an idyllic village.

Tullibardine Chapel South West of Crieff, this small chapel is a complete 15th  and 16th Century Crucifrom Church built by the Murray of Tilliebardine family.

Innerpeffray Library 
5 miles SE of Crieff. The oldest existing public library in Scotland - founded by Lord Madderty in 1680. Various ancient books are on display, and informative and enthusiastic curators will be happy to answer your questions. There is also a small chapel, dating from 1508, adjacent.

Earthquake House -
on the outskirts of Comrie. This small building was where the world's first seismometers were set up in Victorian times, as the geological position of Comrie caused it to experience many earth tremors. Replicas of the recording equipment used are on display.