Links
Tourist Information
The official site of Scotland's national tourism organisation.
The Visit Scotland page for Perthshire.
Museum in the local area
One of the oldest museums in the UK with more than half a million objects
An art gallery which celebrates the life and work of two remarkable people;John Duncan Fergusson and his lifelong partner, Margaret Morris. Fergusson is now best known as one of the celebrated Scottish Colourists. Margaret Morris was one of the great pioneers of modern dance.
Abernethy itself is a historic settlement having been occupied since Pictish times, and the aim of the Museum is to preserve as much as possible of this varied and extensive history.
Atholl Country Life Museum, once the village school, you are able to capture that life of the past and learn about the great characters of the area, their skills and achievements, not only in the community but far beyond.
The museum, run on a voluntary basis by Friends of the Cathedral, incorporates a small visual exhibition and a separate History Centre Reading Room.
An insight into the industrial heritage of Dundee.
Visit Captain Scott's polar exploration ship, RRS Discovery, at Discovery Point, Dundee's multi award-winning visitor attraction.
Details of more museum in Tayside can be found on Tayside’s Treasures.
Further visitor attractions
Once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, Scone Palace occupies a unique position in the history of Scotland.
The ancient seat of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl.
Family home of the Earls of Strathmore and childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Scotland's oldest distillery.
Things To Do
ALL THINGS SPORT:
Right next door to the Castle & Museum, Bell's is one of Scotland’s largest sports facilities in Scotland.
GOLFING AT:
Three of the finest championship courses in Scotland.
A DAY AT THE RACES:
Enjoy a day at the Races.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS:
Enjoy a variety of walks through Perthshire and admire the rich scenery.
Enjoy cycling around Perthshire.
OTHER EVENTS:
One of the main countryside events of the year in Scotland.
