Forfar is the nearest town for shopping, Tesco, Alldays and Lidl are all represented and a new Asda is nearly completed. There are some fascinating small shops here and the Ironmongers which boasts an original water lift is owned by the Earl of Strathmore who lives at Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Late Queen Mother. The nearest shops/post offices are equidistant at Meigle or Newtyle both less than 10 minutes drive. There are several cafe's and hotels in each direction. For real retail therapy the House of Bruar is a must. Glamis Castle is 10 minutes drive from the cottage and a must on everyone's itinerary there are a host of other Castles and Palaces to visit including Scone Palace on the outskirts Perth. The small town of Kirriemuir, the childhood home of J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan is well worth a visit, also famous for it's Gingerbread !  

Also Close by Pitlochry is the tourist centre of Highland Perthshire and is a delightful Victorian town nestling in the Perthshire Highlands amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, The present town is relatively new by Perthshire standards dating mainly from the mid 19th Century. Queen Victoria visited in 1844 and it quickly grew into the tourist town of today and has been a popular holiday resort for over a hundred years and provides a stunning sight for those approaching the town from the south. Famous for its Festival Theatre, salmon ladder and woollens shops, Pitlochry is centrally placed for exploring the scenic beauties of the Perthshire Highlands. In Pitlochry itself, don't miss the Dam Visitor Centre and Salmon ladder, with its beautiful setting. Learn the secrets of malt whisky making at Blair Atholl and Edradour distilleries, or learn to throw your own pot at Pitlochry Pottery. The Pitlochry area is superb for walks with an integrated network of well-signposted forest trails, guided walks and designated mountain bike routes.

The Atholl Palace Hydro with its white turrets sits elegantly above the thickly wooded hills around. Pitlochry is as lively by night as by day. Pitlochry Festival Theatre's season runs from May to October, and at its peak you can see seven plays in six days. Concerts and other entertainments are also staged here and at other local venues. Round off a memorable day by watching the sunset over the picture-postcard Queen's View, where there is also a Visitor Centre.

Some of Scotland's finest salmon and trout angling is enjoyed hereabouts, particularly on the River Tay. Here the salmon don't actually jump up the ladder but swim through interconnecting pipes. An observation chamber allows visitors to watch the salmon underwater through a large plate glass window.

The Blair Atholl whisky distillery in Pitlochry was founded in 1798. In 1821 the post office was opened, later than in most Perthshire villages. In 1835 the MacNaughton family opened water powered wool mills which produced tweed cloth from raw wool. The first modern highland games took place in 1852. The combination of the forested hills, lochs & rivers and the coming of the railway in 1863 guaranteed Pitlochry's success as a Victorian resort. In 1878 a Hydropathic resort opened. It possibly has a higher proportion of hotels and guesthouses than any other town of comparable size. In 1947 the town became a burgh. Between 1947-50 an extensive hydro-electric scheme was built upstream of the town with the lowest dam and power station being that on the River Tummel at Pitlochry itself. In addition to the scenery and dam, there is the Festival Theatre built in 1981, 2 distilleries, nearby Blair Castle at Blair Atholl with summer horse trials, Killiecrankie (battle 1689) and a wide selection of tourist shops and restaurants. Just north of Pitlochry is the House of Bruar retail complex offering quality Scottish shopping on a grand scale.  

Further afield

A little further north lies the dramatic Pass of Killiecrankie scene of the famous battle, with a visitor centre operated by the National Trust for Scotland and the falls of bruar near blair atholl.....Site of the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 where the first shots in the Jacobite cause were fired. In Blair Atholl, see the white-turreted Blair Castle with its superb collections of paintings and armoury, then learn about more humble ways of life at the Atholl Country Collection, the Blair Atholl Mill, a working oatmeal mill, or at the Clan Donnachaidh Centre at Bruar. Emerging from the north end of Loch Garry, the River Garry flows southeast for 22 miles (35 km) through Atholl in highland Perth and Kinross before joining the Tummel 2 miles (3 km) northeast of Pitlochry. On its course through the Pass of Drumochter and on to the Pass of Killiecrankie, the river falls nearly 300m (1000 feet) and skirts the settlements of Calvine, Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie. Described by Queen Victoria as "very fine, rolling over large stones, and forming perpetual falls", the principal tributaries of the Garry are the Edendon, Ender, Bruar, Tilt, Allt Girnaig and Errochtry. Nearby Moulin has a more ancient history. The Earl of Atholl granted Moulin Church to Dunfermline Abbey in 1180. In 1511 Moulin became a burgh of barony. The Kirk was rebuilt in 1613 and the Moulin Arms dates from 1695. In common with much of Perthshire.

Caliscotia Cottage sleeps up to 4 people

This very comfortable, cosy cottage is fully double glazed and centrally heated throughout, it's thick stone walls keeping the sometimes oppressive Summer heat waves away.

The living room is furnished with quality traditional furnishings from a cottage 3 seater settee, relaxing armchair, coffee table TV and DVD player, WIFI and Pay phone and of course the focal point of the homely feature fire place

The Double bedroom with a traditional Scottish double bed ample hanging and drawer space.

The twin bedroom with two full size single beds, ample hanging and drawer space.

The bathroom with shower over bath, WC and Wash Hand Basin

The kitchen fully equipped with all utensils, Washer / Dryer, large Fridge Freezer, electric cooker and larder. Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience.

The conservatory has magnificent views over the valley of Strathmore to the glens beyond. 

Gardens to front and rear with ample parking.

The total package

The cost of hire includes all heating, electricity, heating, towels and bedding. An electricity meter with an adequate balance exists but can be increased if required. A welcome pack or / and freezer filling is also available at extra cost.

Location of this cottage