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Auchterarder

Auchterarder is the destination of many avid golfers on holiday because of the championship golf course at Gleneagles...
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Dunfermline

The death place of Robert the Bruce, 14th-century king of Scotland, where his grave can still be seen in the local 19th church yard...
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Perth

Perth was founded in 1210 and served as Scotland's capital until the mid 1500's when King James I was murdered...
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Crieff

Crieff is the main town of Strathearn, lying on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands...
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Dunkeld

The first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, proclaimed by Scotland's 'first' king, Kenneth MacAlpin...
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Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie and the surrounding villages are the perfect bases for touring Perthshire...
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Aberfeldy

The picturesque town of Aberfeldy is located on the south side of the River Tay...
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Kinross Travel Guide

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Loch Leven in the distance Kinross owes its heritage to Mary, Queen of Scots. Although Loch Leven and the islands spurred settlement here, it is best known for the Lochleven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned and from where she escaped. The name of the town comes from the original location of the church looking out over the loch and means "The Head of the Point". Although the church no longer remains, you can still visit the graveyard to see the gravestones of earlier times.

Shop at the largest indoor market in Scotland, when you pay a visit to the Kinross Sunday Market, you can purchase a kilt in the colors of your clan at one of the three stores specializing in kilts and tartans. For crafts, you just have to stop by the Kin-Kraft featuring displays by over 200 of the finest craftspeople in Scotland. The RSPB Vane Farm Preserve with its special places to hide if you want to enjoy spectacular birdwatching. Although Kinross House, itself, is not open to the public, the gardens are open to the public during the summer months. The gardens fall gently down to Lochleven Castle and are surrounded by high walls on three sides. The design of the gate known as the "Fish Gate" has very unique features such as icicles, cornucopias and a basket of seven kinds of fish.

You can choose to play golf at the two golf courses in Kinross or walk around the town soaking up the scenery, peace and tranquility. Get an overhead view of the town and its surroundings by taking a flight or a lesson from the Scottish Gliding Centre or engage in one of the many exercises available at the Loch Leven Leisure Centre, such as swimming or squash. Fish off the pier or take a ferry ride to Castle Island and explore the legendary Lochleven Castle.

There is so much to see and do, you will most likely have to make plans to return to get take them all in.

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