Crieff is the main town of Strathearn lying on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands. It is a popular holiday resort and second largest town in Perthshire with a population of about 6,300 plus the one Irish guest house owner. The town's name is derived from the Gaelic craobh - 'among trees'. The town  spills from the Knock, an attractive wooded brae that towers over the town, down past James Cottage and on to the River Earn. James Square with it's fountain marks the centre of this ancient town.
Montrose, Rob Roy MacGregor, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert Burns are some of Scotland's colourful characters, who make up the country history, that have walked Crieff's historic High Street. All of the bedrooms in James Cottage have been named after such characters with some history on display in their respective rooms.  Some of the local attractions take in the Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest. They have a variety of exhibitions, restaurants and a worthwhile guided tours. James Cottage guests will obtain special entrance rates for the tour.  Crieff also has a purpose built Visitor Centre housing a paperweight factory and pottery. Nearby is Stuart Crystal factory outlet. There are fine Victorian public parks and excellent walks which start from James Cottage.	The grave of Rob Roy MacGregor,  who died in 1753

Across Strathearn there is plenty to see and do - a trout fish farm (where beginners and the experienced can enjoy a day's fishing - and you get to take home the catch), great fishing on Loch Tay and the River Earn (permits can be arranged in advance through James Cottage), a wildlife centre, several golf courses (James Cottage would be delighted to organise a full golfing itinerary with guaranteed tee times, even at St Andrews and Gleneagles), 4x4 driving and Scotland's largest formal garden (seen in the film Rob Roy) at Drummond Castle. There are wonderful opportunities for golf (with more than 50 courses within 50 minutes drive), horse / pony riding (indoor and outdoor pursuits arranged), karting, walking and fishing - all within a hop, step and jump from Crieff.	Kenmore Castle which houses one of Perthshire's best kept golfing secrets. We can book tee times to fit into a busy holiday schedule.
James Cottage is the ideal location from which to enjoy the wonderful and spectacular scenery in Scotland. Remember also, you're still only less than an hour's drive from either Edinburgh or Glasgow. Within a 5-minute drive, you'll be engulfed by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands of Scotland. It's breath-taking!

 

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