New for 2026 and great fun for all the family, there's two new trails to discover this Summer in Perthshire. 

Bear's Big Adventure Trial features over colourful, interactive bear sculptures localted through Perthshire. Each bear is uniquely designed and painted by talented artists, and sponsored by local businesses. You'll find them in parks, streets, and public spaces. If you're in Pitlochry, make your way to MacDonald Brothers: Butchers and Delicatessen to discover what lurks where... Be quick, this trail ends 02 September, 2026.

Heading along the A9, make sure to stop off near Dunkeld, in Birnam. Not only is there another Bear to discover at the entrance to Birman Arts, there's also a fantastic new Trail celebrating Beatrix Potter.

The Beatrix Potter Garden Trail (free entry, open all year round) leads you through a beautifully landscaped world of discovery, where characterful sculptures, carved details, surprise installations and thoughtful interpretation are set among mature trees, flowering shrubs and rich greenery, all celebrating Beatrix Potter's connections to Dunkeld, Birnam and wider Perthshire.

Discover original artefacts, interpretive displays and carefully curated objects, which helped to shape Potter’s imagination and creative development. 

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Pitlochry is also a fantastic location to discover natural walking trails. From your self-catering holiday home, there is a network of mapped routes available including woodland walks, river walks, hill walks, suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. A walk around Loch Faskally offers stunnig views and the chance to take a dip in it's cool, still waters. Best accessed from Ladies Dell section of the loch, near to the Dam Visitor Centre. On this walk, you can also stop off to feed the ducks at the nearby Boating Station.

The Falls of Bruar offers deep gorges and wonderful waterfalls, plus stunning views. Located adjacent to the House of Bruar, the post walk food, drink and retail therapy is often just as rewarding.

Ten minutes drive from Pitlochry is iconic and historical viewpoint Queens View. A walking trail is accessed from the Visitor Centre and offers beautiful scenery and views over Loch Tummel. Enjoyed by royalty from the recent past, this is a popluar destination.

Ben Vrackie dominates the skyline of Pitlochry. The trail up passing through some woodland before opeing up to high moorland and view. There's a loch at the foot of the mountain too and is the top offers stunning panoramic views. Spend a perfect few hours walking, runnning or climbing this landmark.

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Guest Reviews

This was the second time I stayed at The Bank so I guess that says something. It's a wonderful location to explore this area of Perthshire and the Cairngorms.


July 2026
Faskally Cottage is just perfect. We visited Loch Tay and the grandkids loved the nearby Red Deer Experience. The Boating Station at Loch Faskally is great for breakfast, and we met up with the local friends there that we have met at Pitlochry over the years. This area is great for mountain and loch side walks


August 2026
There were a few unexpected highlights. The Highland Night at the recreation ground on Monday nights was a surprise for us. A Pipeband, dancers and entertainment for toe-tapping and clapping (an outside entertainment so dogs welcome). We also discovered Menzies Castle near Aberfeldy. A very authentic and unspoiled piece of Scottish history.


June 2026