Family Holidays: Perthshire Family Holidays

Take the Family holiday rating 4 stars out of 5

Why

Perthshire known as the "big county" has a wide variety of landscapes from the rich agricultural straths in the east, to the high mountains of the southern Highlands. It offers a plethora of family activites Dare yourself on a quad Bike or view this ancient landscape of glens and shimmering lochs from horseback. Alternatively historical sites of interest, traditional museums and other unique attractions abound. The diversity of Perthshire gives you the freedom to choose your own holiday experience.

Top left: A church in Perthshire
Top right: Mount Schielhallion

Bottom left: A castle in Perthshire
Bottom right: Blair Castle

When

The best temperatures in Scotland occur between May-August and of course because of it high latitude those long balmy summer evenings have an extended twilight. This will allow you to fit more in and wear those kids out and for that matter yourself. As with all holiday destinations things get busier in the summer months but look out for seasonal offers as it’s still a great place to visit any time of the year and to enjoy its wealth of history and culture.

How

Because of its geographical location your probably best to take a car as it will allow you to explore the countryside and local attractions. The other option would be take a plane or train to Edinburgh or Glasgow and to then continue your journey north by a hire car Search for great deals on our car hire travel partners page

Stay

Perthshire offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from a location in the city or a remote glen in the Scottish Highlands and from modest B&Bs, guesthouses and country inns to real Scottish castles and modern hotels. Perth accommodation - Perthshire really does have something for everyone! Crieff Hydro offers a child friendly environment and has recently opened, a new 700 square metre BIG Country child care facility offers a mind boggling array of activities and facilities for children of all ages!

Do

Perthshire is regarded as being one of the best holiday destinations not just in Scotland but in the UK as a whole. It offers a fantastic variety of things to do for all ages and interests. Steeped in history, there is no shortage of historical interest, and with scenery as beautiful as this why go anywhere else. Not to mention an incredible variety and choice of different leisure activities, you are sure to find something that appeals to you.