Crieff: Whisky, Walks and History

Topics relevant to planning a trip around Crieff include a guided whisky tour, paths along the River Earn, scenery and history. You can use these to decide what you want to shape your stay when choosing a hotel in Crieff as your base.

Whisky, Walks and Scenery

The Glenturret Whisky Tour is a 60-minute guided tour of the traditional production of The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky. It ends with a tasting of two drams. The Glenturret Distillery is about a half-hour walk from Crieff town centre. If you plan to do both, you can allow for the approximate walking time and the hour-long tour as separate blocks of time.

Lady Mary’s Walk is an easy, level riverside path along the River Earn, running beneath an avenue of beech and lime trees. The river and the tree-lined avenue define the character of this route. MacRosty Park offers a different perspective on the landscape: from there, you can enjoy views across Strathearn and towards Ben Chonzie. This lets you consider a riverside walk and a scenic viewpoint as distinct interests when planning your trip.

Action Glen welcomes both day visitors and guests of Crieff Hydro Hotel. You can therefore plan a day visit independently of a stay at this hotel.

History and Events

The Crieff Highland Gathering has been held since 1870. If you would like to make the Gathering the reason for your trip, check the event date for your travel dates.

The Cross of Crieff, a Scheduled Ancient Monument dating from the 10th century, is located in Crieff’s former town hall. The Drovers’ Tryst is a walking festival in Crieff connected with the history of cattle droving through the surrounding hills. Together, these offer distinct cultural themes: a historic monument and an event linked to the history of walking.

Near Crieff is Innerpeffray Library, Scotland’s first free public lending library. Founded in 1680, it regularly offers guided tours. If you would like to include a historic site with a guided tour in your plans, the library is a suitable option; check the tour dates if needed.

Also near Crieff, the Innerpeffray Heritage Trail is open year-round. It follows the route of Scotland’s best-preserved Roman roads, explores the connection between landscape and history, and offers a path to the River Earn. Its focus is a walk that brings historical context and scenery together.

Planning Your Travel Dates and Stay

The sites differ in their opening and event schedules: the Innerpeffray Heritage Trail is open year-round, while the library offers regular guided tours. Check the dates for the Crieff Highland Gathering or the Drovers’ Tryst if you want an event to determine your travel day. This way, you can plan your trip around either a specific event or a trail that is open year-round.

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