Upcoming Events & Places to visit
Scone Palace
Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland’s most important stately homes. Fifteen hundred years ago it was the capital of the Picts. Poised above the River Tay in Perthshire, Scone Palace overlooks the routes north to the Highlands and east through Strathmore to the coast. The Grampian mountains form a distant backdrop, and across the river stands the city of Perth.
The palace runs a whole host of events throughout the year, here are some coming up soon…
Falconry Friday ( selected Fridays through out the year)
On certain Fridays Scone Palace will have a wonderful falconry display by the renowned Raptor World. These magnificent birds will be on display from 12.00 noon until 4.00 pm on the lawns in front of the Palace. There will be a fantastic flying display at 2.00pm.
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Dundee Flower and Food Festival
A three-day extravaganza of floral displays, cookery demonstrations, crafts and kids’ activities as well as appearances from celebrity gardeners and chefs. Sounds like a great day out for all the family.
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The St Andrews Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Can you follow the route, solve the sneaky clues & crack the code on the St Andrews Spy Mission Treasure Trail like a true secret agent? This self guided Trail is the fun way to explore St Andrews with the kids. Along the St Andrews Spy Mission Treasure Trail you’ll be hunting for the answers to the our sneaky clues. You’ll be looking high and low to find the answers which are set on permanent features such as historical buildings, signs & statues so you will also learn about the area as well, bonus! s this Spy Mission is a self guided Trail you are in control. You’re not tied to any start or finish times and can stop at anytime along the route. The Trail route is 2 miles long, should take around 2 hours to complete and is suitable for the whole family.
For full details and to buy and download the trail map click on the link below. Cost is just £6.99 and available to do all the year round.
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Loch Tay Safaris
Runs April – November
A unique cruise on Loch Tay exploring the history, heritage and folklore of Perthshire’s largest loch. Experience the breath taking scenery and learn about this mysterious and dramatic landscape from our local and knowledgeable skipper, you will be enchanted by the Loch’s mystical charm!
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Family Favourites
Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
Walk along one of the world’s longest underwater tunnels at Scotland’s national aquarium. 7 days a week – Mon-Fri 10.00am-4.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00-5.00pm – More Info
Fife Coastal Path
Voted the best coastal path in Scotland – More Info
RRS Discovery, Dundee
Step aboard the RRS Discovery, the legendary ship that Captain Scott sailed on his expedition to the Antarctic. Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm (Sun 11am) – More Info
Suggested Walks
Balmaha Millennium Forest Path, Stirling – More Info
Loch of the Lowes and Fungarth, Dunkeld – More Info
The Rock and Spindle, St Andrews – More Info
Both the Lowland, salty air of the old fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife, and the wide-open spaces of the upper Angus Glens, are included in this area offering contrasts in plenty on both sides of the Highland line.