Teeming with trendy boutiques, quaint cafes and independent galleries, the streets of Crieff hum with a flurry of activity. Fringed by the magnificent Perthshire countryside, Crieff is a bustling haven for outdoor enthusiasts, artists, golfers and mountain climbers.
Things to do in Crieff
Experience the traditional handmade distilling processes used to craft whisky for centuries at Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Discover how The Famous Grouse whisky is created, sample a range of smooth whiskies and blend your own batch.
Stroll through one of the finest gardens in Scotland at Drummond Castle and Gardens. Explore the 17th-century Renaissance garden while admiring the elegant Alice in Wonderland design, before seeing fresh produce in the kitchen garden and glasshouse. After working up an appetitive, sample haggis at the Pura Maison restaurant in town.
Spend a day at the Crieff Hydro, a decadent Victorian Spa on the outskirts of the Perthshire countryside. Slip into a meditative pool or treat yourself to an aromatherapy massage. When you’re sufficiently relaxed, head to Buchanty Spout to catch a glimpse of salmon leaping up a stone waterfall.
Do you consider yourself a book lover? Don’t miss a trip to the Innerpeffray Library, where you can browse a collection of ancient books that are imaginatively presented and hold texts dating back to the 1600s. Enjoy the library’s peaceful surroundings with a leisurely picnic lunch on the River Earn.
Getting around Crieff
Crieff is located between Perth and Crianlarich, with buses connecting to Perth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Stirling. You can fly into Edinburgh Airport, located one hour’s drive away. Within Crieff, local buses and rental car are the most convenient modes of transport.