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'Blair' as it is known locally, sits with its sister community Rattray on the banks of the River Ericht, a major tributary of the River Tay considered to have outstanding salmon fishing.
Sporting activities and natural heritage are among some of this area's attractions. The riverside itself has a well-interpreted woodland walk amidst spectacular scenery, including Cargill's Leap and children's play area. An idyllic picnic location! By the riverside you will also find an old corn mill, now Cargill's Visitor Centre, an antiques warehouse, picture gallery and bistro. Blairgowrie also has its own Geneaology Centre, popular with visitors hoping to trace their ancestors.
In Coupar Angus visit the ruins of Coupar Abbey or the Tolbooth Tower which was once a prison or spend a quiet afternoon at Larghan Victory Park. In nearby Meigle, 8 miles south east of Blairgowrie the Museum houses a wonderful collection of sculpted stones of the Celtic Christian period. Excavated from the local churchyard they now represent the largest collection of their kind in existence.
Beyond Meigle is the village of Glamis. Here you will find Glamis Castle, childhood home to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. When in Glamis be sure to also visit The National Trust For Scotland's Angus Folk Museum.
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The historic burgh of Alyth lies at the foot of Glenisla and has links with Arthurian legends. On nearby Barry Hill stands the vitrified ruin of an ancient fort in which Mordred is said to have kept King Arthur's Queen Guinevere captive. The town also has a Folk Museum. Squirrel, deer or heron may be spotted around the Den of Alyth, a site of special scientific interest and at the foot of Glenisla you will find the dramatic 'Reekie Linn' ('smokey falls') waterfall.
The Meikleour Beech Hedge, the tallest hedge in the world, is on the main A93 five miles south of Blairgowrie. 600 m long and 30 m high it is a spectacular sight at any time of year .
The 'Five Lochs' between Blairgowrie and Dunkeld are among the glories of this area and provide the perfect setting for birdwatchers, anglers and sightseers alike. Equally appealing are the glens to the north where you will find the communities of Kirkmichael, Ballintuim and Bridge of Cally at Strathardle peaceful and welcoming.
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For more daring scenery venture into the landscapes of Glen Shee through Britain's highest main road pass at 2199 ft/676m. Glenshee Ski Centre, the largest ski area in the UK, is twenty-six miles north of Blairgowrie and offers two ski schools, a snow-boarding academy and 3 mountain restaurants.
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Between Blairgowrie and Alyth there are a total of five golfing centres, Blairgowrie Golf Club, Alyth Golf Course, Strathmore Golf Centre, Dalmunzie Golf Course and Glenisla Golf Course. Walkers are perfectly placed to walk the Cateran Trail, a 60-mile circular waymarked route.
If you have packed your fishing rod, you will be spoilt for opportunities here. Call in at the Tourist Information Centre, or any of the specialist shops in the town, who will be delighted to provide you with all the information you need.
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre provides up-to-date skiing information in the winter months. Additional opening hours (incl. Sunday) are operated over the skiing season, depending on snow conditions.
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Blairgowrie and East Perthshire offers you landscapes of terrific variety; rolling fields of soft fruit, quiet glens, peaceful lochs, rushing rivers and the dramatic mountains of Glenshee. The successful cultivation of raspberries has made this area the Raspberry Capital of the World.
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