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Events in the area

February 4th until 18th March
Snowdrop Festival - various locations in Perthshire, Fife & Angus

February 23rd to 25th
SCDA Festival of One Act Plays Birnam

May 27th
Blair Atholl Gathering & Highland Games

June 10th
Strathmore Highland Games @ Glamis Castle

July 15th
Stonehaven Highland Games

July 29th
St. Andrews Highland Games

August 5th
Montrose Highland Games & Heavy Horse Show

August 12th
Perth Highland Games
Cortachy Highland Games @ Cortachy castle

August 17th
Glenisla Highland Games

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Local Area Guide to Alyth, Perthshire

Alyth has grown from being a very small village in northern Perthshire into a small, picturesque, and very attractive county town, situated on the edge of vast heather-clad moorlands which stretch all the way to Braemar.

Granted a Charter by King James III in 1488, Alyth was raised to the rank of Burgh of Barony with the right to hold markets and fairs. The steady growth of this area means that the Queich (or Alyth burn), with its several bridges, now runs through the centre of Alyth.

The historic burgh of Alyth lies at the foot of Glenisla and has links with Arthurian legends. On nearby Barry Hill stands the vitrified ruin of an ancient fort in which Mordred is said to have kept King Arthur's Queen Guinevere captive.

The town also has a Folk Museum opened every day between May and September. Squirrel, deer or heron may be spotted around the Den of Alyth, a site of special scientific interest and at the foot of Glenisla you will find the dramatic 'Reekie Linn' ('smokey falls') waterfall.

To the north lies the Spittal of Glenshee with Scotland 's largest skiing area. Alyth is a handy stopover for skiers travelling to and from the ski slopes.

Recommended Places to Visit within 1 hour drive of Tigh Na Leigh

Within 10 Mins

BLAIRGOWRIE	Here you join the A93 – the road north to skiing at Glen Shee and beyond to Braemar for the famous Highland Games and Balmoral Castle
MEIGLE	Home to some of the most important Pictish stones ever carved by the primitive Scots

Within 15 Mins

KIRRIEMUIR	JM Barrie Museum (Author of Peter Pan), Gateway to the Glens Museum.
GLAMIS	Magnificent Castle and grounds, childhood home of the late Queen Mother, hosts many festivals and events throughout the year. Angus Folk Museum, excellent little museum, housed in perfectly preserved 18th century cottages in the heart of the village.

Within 20 Mins

GLENISLA	Stunning waterfalls at Reekie Linn, beautiful walking around Backwater reservoir, or part of the Cateran Trail back towards Alyth.
ANGUS GLENS	Reached via Kirriemuir, for superb walking for all abilities with beautiful views, river, woodland and open hillside.

Within 25 Mins

FORFAR	The county town of Angus, a traditional market town centre, still hosts Farmers Markets every month
DUNDEE	The Royal research ship DISCOVERY, as sailed by Captain Scott to the Antarctic is berthed back here in its hometown and is today a very interesting exhibition. Also – Art Galleries, Theatres, Museums, Concert Hall & Exhibition Centre and plenty of shops.

Within 30 Mins

DUNKELD	Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Centre, noted for Osprey watching. Beautiful walks at the Hermitage, Cathedral, Beatrix Potter Museum.
SCONE	Scone Palace – the coronation place for all the kings of Scotland. Perth Racecourse – a full calendar of racing over national hunt fences and hurdles.

Within 40 Mins

PERTH	Known as the Fair City, frequent winner of Britain in Bloom, due to its many hanging baskets and floral displays, a very enjoyable afternoon shopping and eating Al fresco can be spent in this pedestrian friendly city.
BRECHIN	Pictavia at Brechin Castle Centre – artefacts and exhibits illustrating the life of the original inhabitants of Scotland.
CARNOUSTIE	Sea side town, famous for its Championship golf links course, 1999 Open reputedly one of the most challenging in the world. The Open will returned here in 2007
ST. ANDREWS	The Home of Golf and a mecca for any golfer. Steeped in history and justly famous for its university. Excellent for shopping and dining out.

Within 50 Mins

ARBROATH	Just along the coast from Carnoustie. Famous for ‘smokies’ , Arbroath Abbey – where Scotland’s nobles declared their independence from England in 1320.
MONTROSE	The House of Dun, designed by William Adam in 1730, beautiful gardens. Montrose Basin and nature reserve – a wildlife centre of international importance, attracting thousands of migrating and native birds. Excellent viewing facilities.
PITLOCHRY	Pitlochry Festival Theatre – a great evening out.
AUCHTERARDER	A beautiful town with excellent shopping.
GLENEAGLES	The famous hotel & resort with 3 championship golf courses.

Within 1 hour or slightly longer

HOUSE OF BRUAR	Just north of Blair Atholl this shopping centre promotes the best of Scottish products
FORTH BRIDGE	The famous bridge that takes you from Fife over the river Forth to Edinburgh.
ABERDEEN	The Silver City – so named because the colour of the traditional granite used to build many of the houses is a light grey that reflects bright sliver in the sunshine.
STIRLING	The heart of William Wallace country, the famous brave heart warrior. Stirling castle & the Wallace monument, Bannockburn battlefield and Visitor centre only a short drive away.
EAST NEUK OF FIFE	A string of beautiful small towns and villages with excellent fish restaurants on the coast of Fife, including Crail, Anstruther, Elie and St. Monans.

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