so central - ideal for exploring scotland
With such a central location Comrie is the perfect base for exploring Strathearn, Perthshire, the Highlands, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Many major cities and towns are easily accessible. St Andrews (60 miles), the beautiful capital city of Edinburgh (58 miles), Glasgow (54 miles) and Dundee (48 miles) are all around an hour's drive away. Perth and Stirling (both 24 miles) half an hour. The town of Crieff is just 7 miles away. World famous Gleneagles is less than a 30 minute drive (17 miles). Perthshire's well known tourist hotspots including Aberfeldy, Dunkeld and Pitlochry are all within easy driving distance.
Tourist attractions. The Kelpies, Scone Palace, The National Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle and Bannockburn to name a few all are within touring distance of Newcroft. Visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk to discover more of Scotland's treasures.
Walking. What better way to explore Scotland's terrains, sample the scenery and soak up spectacular panoramic views? There are miles and miles of way marked walks and paths in the surrounding area to suit everyone. Climb hills, stroll by rivers, amble through wooded glens or bag a Munro. Pick a route, pack a picnic. Go! More info: www.walkhighlands.co.uk www.highlandperthshire.org www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland
Munro-bagging. If you're on a Munro mission there are over 40 of them within 1 hours drive of Newcroft. If it's all new to you, Ben Chonzie and Ben Vorlich are the closest and classed in the straightforward bracket with accessible paths to their summits. Go for it! More info: www.munromap.co.uk www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros www.munromagic.co.uk
Golf. Take your pick of Perthshire's 38 courses! With spectacular scenery it is truly a golfers paradise - ranging from Comrie's very own 9 hole course to the world-class championship courses at Gleneagles which is less than 30 mins away (17 miles). More info: www.golfscotland.com www.scotlands-golf-courses.com
Cycling and mountain biking. There's a brilliant range of road and off-road routes in this part of the world including some challenging mountain biking. You're spoilt for choice with the many river routes, country roads and lochs plus the deserted rugged highland tracks. The garage has plenty of space for bikes (and other outdoor equipment) plus we have a range of bikes free to use during your stay. more info: www.visitscotland.com www.highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk
Animals, birds and wildlife. Join Highland Safaris on their range of land rover safaris including off road and biking experiences. Meet Tian Tian and Yang Guang - Scotland's famous giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. Scotland's beautiful capital city is just an hour away. Go on safari, Scottish style, at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is a haven for wildlife and includes the impressive 25 mile circular Bird of Prey Trail. Horse riding and pony trekking are available at Crieff Hydro.
Adventure activities. Nae Limits in Pitlochry and Dunkeld offer plenty of water and land based adventure activities for adrenaline junkies. If flying high through the trees on zip wires (2 of the UK's longest) floats your boat, then zip to Aberfoyle and Go Ape! in the stunning Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. More info: www.perthshireoffroad.co.uk www.crieffhydro.com www.highlandsafaris.net
Water sports. kayaking, canoeing and white rafting are all on offer at the various watermulti-activity centres. See Splash White Water Rafting, Dunolly Adventure Outdoors and Nae Limits for more info.
Kids stuff. All of the above! There's also Macrosty Park in Crieff where they can race on the Flying Fox zip wires and enjoy a picnic spots in the beautiful gardens for exploring. Comrie Croft has a free fun and skills park for cyclists of all ages. If it's rainy get creative at Crieff Ceramics or visit Perth Leisure pool with flumes.
Pampering. Crieff Hydro has plenty of day packages for their Victorian Spa and Gleneagles' award winning spa is less than half an hour away - why not treat yourself to some pampering followed by their famous afternoon tea?
Tourist attractions. The Kelpies, Scone Palace, The National Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle and Bannockburn to name a few all are within touring distance of Newcroft. Visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk to discover more of Scotland's treasures.
Walking. What better way to explore Scotland's terrains, sample the scenery and soak up spectacular panoramic views? There are miles and miles of way marked walks and paths in the surrounding area to suit everyone. Climb hills, stroll by rivers, amble through wooded glens or bag a Munro. Pick a route, pack a picnic. Go! More info: www.walkhighlands.co.uk www.highlandperthshire.org www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland
Munro-bagging. If you're on a Munro mission there are over 40 of them within 1 hours drive of Newcroft. If it's all new to you, Ben Chonzie and Ben Vorlich are the closest and classed in the straightforward bracket with accessible paths to their summits. Go for it! More info: www.munromap.co.uk www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros www.munromagic.co.uk
Golf. Take your pick of Perthshire's 38 courses! With spectacular scenery it is truly a golfers paradise - ranging from Comrie's very own 9 hole course to the world-class championship courses at Gleneagles which is less than 30 mins away (17 miles). More info: www.golfscotland.com www.scotlands-golf-courses.com
Cycling and mountain biking. There's a brilliant range of road and off-road routes in this part of the world including some challenging mountain biking. You're spoilt for choice with the many river routes, country roads and lochs plus the deserted rugged highland tracks. The garage has plenty of space for bikes (and other outdoor equipment) plus we have a range of bikes free to use during your stay. more info: www.visitscotland.com www.highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk
Animals, birds and wildlife. Join Highland Safaris on their range of land rover safaris including off road and biking experiences. Meet Tian Tian and Yang Guang - Scotland's famous giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. Scotland's beautiful capital city is just an hour away. Go on safari, Scottish style, at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is a haven for wildlife and includes the impressive 25 mile circular Bird of Prey Trail. Horse riding and pony trekking are available at Crieff Hydro.
Adventure activities. Nae Limits in Pitlochry and Dunkeld offer plenty of water and land based adventure activities for adrenaline junkies. If flying high through the trees on zip wires (2 of the UK's longest) floats your boat, then zip to Aberfoyle and Go Ape! in the stunning Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. More info: www.perthshireoffroad.co.uk www.crieffhydro.com www.highlandsafaris.net
Water sports. kayaking, canoeing and white rafting are all on offer at the various watermulti-activity centres. See Splash White Water Rafting, Dunolly Adventure Outdoors and Nae Limits for more info.
Kids stuff. All of the above! There's also Macrosty Park in Crieff where they can race on the Flying Fox zip wires and enjoy a picnic spots in the beautiful gardens for exploring. Comrie Croft has a free fun and skills park for cyclists of all ages. If it's rainy get creative at Crieff Ceramics or visit Perth Leisure pool with flumes.
Pampering. Crieff Hydro has plenty of day packages for their Victorian Spa and Gleneagles' award winning spa is less than half an hour away - why not treat yourself to some pampering followed by their famous afternoon tea?