The Scottish region of Perthshire is located right in the heart of bonny Scotland, and is the perfect place to go to experience the best that mainland Scotland has to offer. The scenery is second to none, there are many places of note to visit, and it is also steeped in fascinating history. Throw in the choice of some of the best family hotels Scoltand, Perthshire provides a heady mix of contrasts that will satisfy even the most discerning of travellers
Known locally as the big county thanks to its vast and varied landscape, you can take in the agricultural east and the towering mountains of the Southern Highlands. Being so centrally located it is easily accessible by train from most of mainland Britain, and while it is only around an hour away from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, it really is like a different world.
If there is a jewel in the Perthshire crown, it has to be the fair city of Perth. There is much to see and do in this picturesque city, and the choice of luxury accommodation available here also makes it the perfect base for a luxurious getaway to the region.
If you are interested at all in the history of Scotland, then you will have the time of your life in Perthshire. This county has associations with some of the best known figures in the long, turbulent history of this wonderful country. Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, Macbeth, John Knox, Rob Roy McGregor, Robert Burns and Bonnie Prince Charlie are just some of the famous names from the past linked to Perthshire.
As far as exploring goes, you are really spoilt for choice. You can visit Abbeys, battle sites, distilleries, arts centres, historical houses, lochs, museums, palaces, gardens, the list is endless. Rest assured, if you choose to take a luxury getaway in Perthshire you will never experience a moment of boredom.