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 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

The New Year Street Party in Piltochry 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.

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Guest Reviews

Lovely cottage. Everything we needed. Comfy beds, nice linen and towels. Clean and tidy. The kitchen and dining area were so sociable. Lovely garden. Our wee dog loved it. Great for Pitlochry just away from hustle and bustle but still a nice walk in. Lovely pub next door (not noisy). Great for a drink. Excellent for walks without having to take the car out. Would definitely recommend! Will be back! Bea & team very quick to respond to any questions!


July 2025
This was a new destination for us, and what a find! We absolutely loved our stay and were really able to do some much-needed relaxing. The property is very well furnished, and the views are amazing - especially as the sun sets in the evening. Steve and Kirstie were fantastic hosts, re-assuringly available to answer any questions but not in any way intrusive. There are lots of beautiful walks both within easy driving distance and literally from the front door - ranging from quick evening strolls to big climbs and all really well detailed in the information pack. Would definitely recommend this property and definitely hope to return soon!


August 2020
A delightful spacious house down a quiet lane on the edge of town. Lots of easy parking with entrance directly into the kitchen vestibule so unloading a car is made simple. Bright, modern, open plan and tastefully decorated describes it best


September 2022