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Perth Races - Scone Palace 2008 Fixtures

Perth Races - Scone Palace 2008 FixturesPerth Racecourse is situated in what is widely recognised as one of the most picturesque settings in the country.

Within the grounds of historic Scone Palace the course skirts the banks of the mighty River Tay and weaves its way past trees that have stood for centuries, since the time when this was the playground of the Kings and Noblemen of Scotland.

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Welcome to the South Perthshire Tourism Association

View the Southern Perthshire Tourism Association Video at Britain's Best Breaks

Auchterarder High StreetSouthern Perthshire Tourism Association represents Auchterarder, Greenloaning, Braco, Blackford, Gleneagles, Glen Devon, Aberuthven, Dunning and Forteviot providing holiday accommodation in Perthshire, eating out, places to visit, shops and local services around Perthshire.

Perthshire is a wonderful base for your holiday with easy access by road or rail to many parts of Scotland, a range of accommodation options available as well as much more.

The steep sided glens of the Ochil Hills have long been popular with walkers and protect Strathallan's valleys and southern Strathearn.

Highland CowSouth of Auchterarder lies Blackford, a small village and source of world-famous Highland Spring mineral water. Blackford's new visitor retail centre incorporates Tullibardine Distillery, Tiso outdoor wear as well as Baxter’s Food all of which are attracting many visitors.

Perthshire is a golfer’s paradise with many fine courses from Dunning's 9 hole course to the splendours of world famous Gleneagles courses. Angling on the Earn, horseriding in Glendevon and a wealth of birdwatching opportunities caters for all, with superb accommodation and facilities in Southern Perthshire.

From our website you will find a range of accommodation option in Perthshire. We have members providing bed and breakfast accommodation, hotel accommodation, guesthouse accommodation and a range of self catering accommodation options. We would be more than happy to provide you with further information on the diverse range of accommodation options available in Perthshire, which will make your trip as comfortable as possible.

Southern Perthshire's central location in Scotland makes it an ideal base for both holiday and business, or even a day trip with Edinburgh airport and Glasgow airport around an hour's drive from Auchterarder.

Southern Perthshire has been filmed by Britains Best Breaks and will be on Sky Channel 670 24 times in the next year at 6.30pm.  Please visit the website to see a recording of the DVD which was made and will be available to buy soon. Click on the following weblink http://www.britainsbestbreaks.co.uk/

 

 

Great Walks in Southern Perthshire

The Provost’s Walk

Distance: 4 miles/6.5km
Approximate Time: 60 minutes
Height Gain: negligible
Further Info: `Walks South Perthshire` Hallewell Pocket Walking Guide available from Perthshire TICs.

A peaceful and level circuit on the edge of the town centre, affording views of surrounding countryside and hills. The route is divided into several `mini sections` with colourful names including Oak Walk, Shepherd’s Wynd and Beggarmuir Road. Western Road Park (on the western edge of the town) has a map board outlining the route and is the most sensible place to begin the loop.

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Southern Perthshire Tourism Association

“The Southern Perthshire Tourism Association was established on 1st April 2005

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What's On

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 1st - 23rd August 2008.
Perth Fesitval of The Arts - 22nd. May - 1st June
Children's Animation Festival - Perth Concert Hall 10th April
Perth Race Meetings at Scone Palace
Potfest Scotland 23 - 25th may at Perth Agricultural Centre.
Johnnie Walker Golf Championship at Gleneagles Thursday 28th August to Sunday 31st August 2008
Highland Games (Blackford Highland Games Saturday 31st May 2008)
Scotland's Gardens Scheme
Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK
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