Crieff - Perth and Kinross

Crieff - Perth and Kinross, is located on the edge oftossing, Scottish hammer throw and highland dancing.
the Scottish Highlands. It is the second largest villageGleneagles golf course, the famous championship
in Perthshire with a population of around 6,000. Crieffcourse is located 10 miles from Crieff. Rounds can be
was once a thriving market town where cattle wouldplayed here on the four available courses including the
be herded to for the cattle markets selling to theJack Nicklaus designed PGA course.
lowland farmers. Cattle could come from as far awayGlenturret Distillery is Scotland's oldest Malt Whiskey
as Caithness or the Hebridies.distillery. Established in 1755 there is today, guided
Today Crieff is building itself a reputation as a touristtours, an excellent visitor centre, two restaurants and
hub - a place to use as a base for a number ofa tasting bar.
activities in the town and the surrounding areas.Muthill 3 miles to the south of Crieff is an unspoilt
Some of the places that are worth noting include:18th century village with excellent examples of both
The annual Crieff Highland games have been held18th and 19th century architecture. There is also a
every August since 1870, with the exception of thewell preserved church with an early Norman era
WWI and WWII years. The Highland Games featuretower.
a range of traditional Scottish activities including caber