for leisure

The range of leisure activities and pursuits in Perthshire is almost endless. The seasons combine with some stunning scenery to create changing landscapes of mountains and sweeping lush pastures. And wherever you are there is so much opportiunity to explore, search Perthshire's history or enjoy some of the adrenaline sports and activities.

Scottish history can be found both on the hotels doorstep at Huntingtower Castle and within easy driving. At Loch Tay for example you can imagine yourself in the Iron Age and see what life was like in a crannog. At Meigle see intricate stone carvings of the Picts, known as the 'painted people' by the Romans. And just 20 minutes away from the hotel at Ardoch Roman Camp at Auchterarder see the remains of this Roman military station - the furthest outpost of the empire. Still on history, Scone Palace is just outside Perth and here you can see where Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scots. There too in the Pinetum are trees planted with seeds brought back from America by David Douglas. In the Palace 18th century French furniture rivalling any also on show in France.

Perthshire is acknowledged as the Adventure Capital of Scotland with some 36 outdoor activity facilities. Revitalise your senses - try Surfing, Kayaking, Abseiling, Climbing, Open Canoeing, Cliff Jumping, a Microlight Flight, Sphering, Canyoning, Gorge-walking, 4x4 Off-roading, White-water Rafting, Duckies, Rap Running, River Bugs or a Powerboat Trip.

For a golf break in Perthshire, when it comes to the game of golf there is no place in the world like Scotland. Recognised as the home of golf, its golfing history can be traced back 600 years. With some 540 golf courses – and 50 Perthshire courses within an hour of the hotel, there is such a diversity of challenge to you and other discerning golfers - amateur or professional.