What's On in Perthshire This Month

 
Perthshire in December offers plenty of festive experiences, from snowly, woodland walks and wildlife spotting to Christmas markets, Light trails, Skiing & Sleding, and Santa's Grottos, Perthshire is the perfect place to embrace and enjoy the magic of Christmas and New Year.
What's On in Perthshire This Month
Santa Day in Dunkeld

Santa and Reindeer Day in Dunkeld

The Dunkeld and Birnam Santa Day is one of the best Christmas events in Scotland.

At 1pm Santa and his Reindeer lead the festive parade from Birnam Hotel over the bridge into Dunkeld and into Santa' Grotto on the main square. There's also a Christmas Market, full of wonderful crafts, gifts and local produce to enjoy.

If you fancy something more high energy, there's also a Santa Run to watch or take part in!  More >

Pitlochry Street Party

Pitlochry Street Party

The New Year Street Party in Pitlochry has been going since 1999.

It now attracts about 5,000 a year to enjoy free food and music. 

The Party starts around 12noon, when the streets fill with people from far and wide to enjoy music and dancing down the (closed to traffic!) main street.

Hogmanay in Aberfeldy

Celebrate the New Year in Aberfeldy's main square.

With a lineup of local bands playing to good-natured a crowd, enjoy Scottish hospitality at its best.

See in the New Year in style with the annual firework display at the bells.

This is a free of charge, community led event.  More>

Perth Christmas & Craft Market

An outdoor market with stalls selling arts & crafts, artisan food, plants and shrubs and food to go, Perth Christmas & Craft Market is the perfect place to pick up a gift or just linger a while to soak up the festive atmosphere.

There's free entertinament to enjoy also with music featuring local acts and groups, Horne' Pleasure Rides, Street Food and Street Entertainers. More > 

Perth Wildlife Lights Trail

Featuring local wildlife-themed light installations, like luminous otters, salmon, stags and unicorns, Perth's Festive of Light centres around the River Tay and Perth Theatre and Plaza.

It's a seasonal display with the trial often including other city light displays.

Wrap up warm and hunt for illuminated creatures in various locations along the trail.

Perfect festive fun for all ages.

Guest Reviews

A lovely cottage in a great location. Comfortable, well provided house, with easy access to Pitlochry and lots of walks. Rebecca & family


May 2022
Lovely and cosy accommodation giving easy access to many walks and amenities in Pitlochry. Nice sheltered patio to enjoy a glass of wine. A great day at the local Highland Games watching the Pipe Bands marching through the town.


September 2025
Having stayed in the 4 bed Lettoch Beag 4 years previously, this time we were after a romantic getaway. We weren't disappointed. What a wonderfully individual cottage. The loving care to detail that Steve and Kirsty put into each property to make it so homely and welcoming is amazing. They truly think of every little thing. Staying there sets the bar very high for every other place we look at. The views from the front porch are breathtaking, with wildlife and walks from the door you don't need to travel far. If you do though, there is plenty to fill your time. Thanks again for a truly revitalising break.


September 2022