Comrie Travel Guide - Scotland

At the confluence of the Ruchill, Lednock, and Earn rivers lies a lovely village called Comrie. It is a charming and interesting place to visit, with a wonderful history to explore and enjoy.

The culture and sights of Comrie

With a history dating back to 79 A.D. when the Roman army first built a sturdy fort at Comrie, the village boasts a number of notable cultural locations and a variety of sights to enjoy during your visit there. A good first stop is the White Church, a prominent building in Comrie featuring a spire and tower that can be seen from quite a distance. The church itself is located in the heart of Comrie so it's easy to find and visit. Another notable bit of architecture located in Comrie is a shop built by the noted Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The shop itself features a corner turret rising from the first floor, representing the vernacular style of Scottish architecture. Getting to the shop is easy as it is located right along the main street of Comrie.

Just outside of Comrie is Aberuchill Castle, which dates back several hundred years. It belonged to a branch of the famous Drummond family who were the Earls of Perth and Earls of Ancaster. If interesting monuments are more to your liking, try visiting Dunmore hill where you will find a large granite obelisk commemorating another famous former resident of Comrie, Henry Dundas 1st Viscount Melville. Getting to the obelisk is a wonderful activity all its own, as you can only reach it by going through the woods of Glen Lednock and passing the lovely Falls of Lednock along the way.

The Comrie Fortnight Festival

Comrie may be a smallish village, but they know how to celebrate and have fun. Try planning your visit to coincide with the Comrie Fortnight Festival, held each year in late July and into early August. The festival itself has only been in existence since the late 1960's, but over the last several decades it has developed a reputation as a vibrant celebration featuring a wide range of activities.

The most popular activities occurring as part of the Comrie Fortnight Festival include dances nearly every night, a scenic parade of floats through the village streets, outings into the nearby scenic landscapes, and of course a number of traditional Scottish competitions and games.