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Golf in Scotland
Whether you wish to hunker in a bunker with a sand wedge, potter
with a putter at the pin or merely prop up the bar at the 19th
hole it cannot be denied that “Scotland” and
“Golf” are synonymous across the world. On our
doorstep (within one hour’s drive) lie what can be honestly
called some of the best golf courses in the land. Names to
savour (like a wee dram of the golden nectar) include
Carnoustie and St. Andrews,
Gleneagles and Rosemount,
although if you would rather a more informal setting then we
can still offer a number of excellent, local courses such
as Glen Isla, Alyth and
Strathmore.
Stalking, Shooting & Fishing
Small game, large game, wet, dry or smoked… most
highland hunting pursuits whether formal, driven shoots or
rough, walk-up days can be accommodated locally. Game from
pheasant, duck, partridge and hare are to be found in plentiful
numbers and stalking (fallow, roe and red deer) can also be
undertaken in the appropriate season.
Local rivers (Tay, Tummel, Isla and Shee) have
ever increasing numbers of salmon and some of the lochs and
lochans within the locality are brimful of trout (rainbows and
brownies, stocked and wild).
Skiing & Snowboarding
There are still some fantastic opportunities for skiers and
boarders at all levels of ability to be found in Scotland.
Although the weather (and therefore, the amount of the white
stuff) cannot be guaranteed, when it is in evidence, it is
hard to beat.
Our Scottish self-catering properties lie a short hop from
Glenshee, the largest ski area in Scotland
and, for variety ’s sake, a skip and a jump will see you
arrive at the Lecht, Aviemore
or Glencoe.
Whether you are an accomplished downhill skier or just wishing
to try one’s luck at a spot of snowboarding then to have
the slopes almost on your doorstep is simply marvellous –
boots, boards and skis can all be hired locally.
Other Sporting Activities
Time stands still in the Glens and you will soon find
your batteries completely recharged. If, however, you
are looking for more of an active break then our holiday
cottages are superbly positioned.
Walking is an activity which can suit
all ages and all abilities. There are many and varied
walks all with a unique view or experience to be
discovered locally. The mountains offer a surfeit of
activities from Climbing to
Canyoning or even Hang-Gliding.
If the weather turns inclement then there is an
Indoor climbing Wall (and other activities)
available at the Compass Christian Centre to keep you
occupied.
For those with more of a need for speed then Mountain
Biking or Road Cycling may be more
your cup of tea (bikes can be hired locally). Horse
Riding and Pony Trekking are popular
with visitors and locals alike although (strictly
for the petrol-heads) Quad Biking and
4x4 Off-Roading can also be arranged.
Loch Tay is known as a beautiful place for
Sailing, Canoeing or just
messing about in boats generally.
Places of interest
So much to see, to experience and to discover. from Scone
Palace, the traditional site of the coronation of
Scottish Monarchs to the aptly named Discovery,
the ship sailed by Scott to the Arctic - restored and docked at
Dundee. Castles range from the traditional (Castle
Menzies) to the fantastical (Dalnaglar Castle),
from the secretive (Blackcraig Castle) to the
Royal (Balmoral Castle). Blair Castle
holds the only privately run army in the UK whilst Glamis Castle
was a favourite of the late Queen Mother. All of these, and more,
can be explored, discovered or passed by within a short trip
from your Scottish hide-away.
The "golden nectar", whisky or just plain "scotch" - whether
taken neat or opened up with a thread (but never - please - drunk
"on the rocks"!!) can be found all over the Highlands.
Closest to our cottages lies the Edradour Distillery,
the smallest in Scotland - free tours are available all year round -
and yet it provides the House of Lords with its whisky.
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