Tourism information Perth and Kinross

Edenshead Stables sits between the areas of Fife and Perthshire

Fife has a plethora of Castles, Palaces, Abbeys, fine houses and parks. There is a wonderful coastline with clean award-winning sandy beaches, and rugged headlands. There are forests, rolling hills and the rich, fertile farmlands of the Howe of Fife ("Howe" means "valley"). There is so much for the visitor to explore and enjoy.

Perthshire is the irrefutable Adventure Capital of Scotland and as well as the traditional activities of walking, cycling, angling and golf boasts an additional and unrivalled range of unique outdoor experiences all within a compact area and all with a firm accent on safety and fun! Perthshire is a destination for all seasons, but if you want stunning scenery and vivid colours, come in autumn when the tree-lined hillsides and glens are resplendent with their coat of blazing coppers and golds.

Scone Palace is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Today, in the 21st century, it is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a major attraction to visitors from all over the world. Fifteen hundred years ago, it was the capital of the Pictish Kingdom and the centre of the ancient Celtic church. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of Kings. It has housed the Stone of Destiny and been immortalised in Shakespeare's Macbeth

St. Andrews is a Royal Burgh steeped in history. If time allows, this lovely old town is best explored on foot or you might miss the charm of its wynds, closes, historic buildings and the magnificent sea scenery, sandy beaches and golf courses.

Dunfermline: at the southern end of the Kingdom of Fife you can experience the living past in ancient Dunfermline, where you can walk through 900 years of Scottish history in a day. Here you will find Dunfermline Palace, 12th century Abbey, Carnegie Hall or enjoy the splendour of Pittencrieff Park.

In the area surrounding Edenshead Stables, there is a wealth of fine country houses and castles to visit in the area, some maintained by the National Trust for Scotland including Hill of Tarvit Mansion House and Garden styled in the Edwardian fashion, with a fantastic private collection of Dutch painting, Flemish tapestries, Chinese porcelain and French furniture.

In just over five minutes by car you are in Falkland - a very pretty town offering an array of tea and gift shops together with the impressive Falkland Palace and Gardens built in the early 1500 was the country residence of the Stuart monarchs. It was from here that they hunted deer and wild boar, went hawking and played royal tennis on courts built in 1539 and still in use today. There are also wonderful gardens and orchard.

Kinross: Bounded by hills, Kinross enjoys a stunning setting at Perthshire's southern border and is just a short drive from Edenshead Stables. Shoppers should take the opportunity to visit Todd & Duncan's well known Cashmere Mill where you'll be spoilt for choice by the colourful delights of their factory shop. Kinross Market hold a Sunday Market, which is Scotland's largest indoor market with over 150 traders. Just ten minutes drive takes you to Loch Leven, the largest loch of the Scottish Lowlands is undoubtedly the main feature of this area. Declared a nature reserve in 1964, the Loch today is of international importance attracting around 15,000 geese every autumn. Not to be missed is a visit to Kinross House Gardens reaching right down to the water's edge on the western end of Loch Leven. (The house unfortunately, is not open to the public)

Loch Leven: sitting peacefully on an islet in Loch Leven lies enchanting Loch Leven Castle. Between April and September, take the small ferry and witness for yourself the scene of intrigue and romance. The Castle gained infamy when it acted as a prison to Mary Queen of Scots in 1567. Her dramatic escape by boat is one of Scotland's most romantic tales. Angling, and walking abound here. Net a unique pink fleshed trout in Loch Leven or try for trout at numerous other fisheries in the area. With your walking boots on, you can enjoy wonderful views from the summits of Bishop Hill and Benarty Hill.