The Cateran Ecomuseum is set across 1,000 square kilometres of the beautiful landscapes of eastern Perthshire and western Angus. The concept of ecomuseums is relatively new to Scotland – the Cateran Ecomuseum is only the country’s second such venture – and encompasses the idea of a museum linked to a territory rather than a traditional building or place, with community at its heart – a museum without walls.
Top five independent shops in Blairgowrie
The largest town in Perthshire, Blairgowrie is well-known for its plethora of independent retailers and small, boutique shops. We have award-winning florists, a silversmith and a jewellers, championship pie-making butchers, kilt-makers, bookshops, gift and card shops, cookshops, craft shops, hardware shops, clothes shops, delicatessens and newsagents.
Half a day in Blairgowrie
Nestled on the banks of the River Ericht in the heart of Scotland, the historic Perthshire town of Blairgowrie and Rattray sits on either side of the River Ericht as it emerges from spectacular red sandstone gorges into the Vale of Strathmore.
Members Spotlight: The Cateran Ecomuseum
The Cateran Ecomuseum is set across 1,000 square kilometres of the beautiful landscapes of eastern Perthshire and western Angus. The concept of ecomuseums is relatively new to Scotland – the Cateran Ecomuseum is only the country’s second such venture – and encompasses the idea of a museum linked to a territory rather than a traditional building or place, with community at its heart – a museum without walls.
Members Spotlight: Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games
Highland Games have been a part of Scotland’s culture for hundreds of years and are just as popular today as they have ever been.
Showcasing the traditional skills and talents of the heavyweights, Highland dancers and pipers, they are a great way to experience the sense of community and heritage of a place.
Members Spotlight: Strathardle Lodge
Cake school is the icing on top of a stay at the historic Strathardle Lodge. Strathardle Lodge sits on the eastern edge of the picturesque village of Kirkmichael in Cateran Country.
Members Spotlight: Glenisla Hotel
The historic Glenisla Hotel – a former coaching inn located in the Perthshire and Angus glens – is once again welcoming travellers to the area. And new owners Isobel and…
Members Spotlight: Adventure Into Books
Lose yourself in books during your cateran country adventure. Adventure into Books in Blairgowrie is a place to browse, discuss books, get recommendations and share stories. A place to thaw…
Glamping Spotlight: Bruadar
Enjoy a Stay at Bruadar Shepherds Hut Run by local couple Clare and Alex McMicking, Bruadar is a luxury off-grid shepherd’s hut in the heart of rural Scotland offering guests…