While Perthshire features many small towns that are well known tourist destinations, there are many more less known villages which offer remarkable immersion in natural beauty, tranquility with lush forests and quiet lochs. In these rural, small villages visitors can discover delicious food and drink options as well as centuries of history and heritage.

For example, just 10 minutes drive North of Perth is the small village of Stanley, which was built in the 1780s to house the workers at Stanley Mills, now a museum to the industrial revolution. 

A short distance away from Stanley is the village of Murthly, which is home to the excellent Uisge bar and restaurant, with a cosy, relaxed atmosphere and offering both indoor and outdoor seating for dining or cocktails. It's a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Fortingall, near the pass of GlenLyon, is a quiet historic village, famous for the Fortingall Yew, believed to be one of the oldest living trees in Europe. It is also home the the annual Fortingall Art Exhibition which we highly recommend if you are visiting at the end of July.

Grandtully is a popular destination and stop off on the way to or from Aberfeldy. It's home to some of the best white water rapids in Scotland and offers kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting activities. Visitors can enjoy riverside views at the Inn on the Tay or across the road at the Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart. They both offer excellent dining experiences and for lovers of all things chocolate, Grandtully is home to the Highland Choclatier which offers fresh Artisan Chocolates created by an Award-Winning Master Chocolatier and elegant chocolate gift boxes of world class chocolate. Well worth a visit.