A Self Catering Holiday In Perthshire promises you plenty of Leisure activities !

Bankhead Farm is strategically located in Perthshire Scotland. The two major towns in its vicinity are Alyth and Blairgowrie . The farmhouse lies about a mile from Alyth which is just North of Dundee while Blairgowrie lies about 5 miles away. Here you can enjoy the perfect Perthshire holiday that offers everything from sight-seeing, cuisine, culture to excellent outdoor activities and sports.

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Driving Directions: 

Once you find Alyth on the map, look for the B954 that runs out of Alyth northwards. You will see the "Hill Of Alyth". Bankhead Farm is on the opposite site of the road in the area just above Shanzie.

You can download a pdf file with driving directions to the farm by clicking here.

Some interesting places are the tiny Alyth Folk Museum overlooking the burn, the Iron Age fort, Den of Alyth and the Golf Courses. The Iron Age fort is part of a series of hilltop forts throughout Fife and Angus and located above the town on Barry Hill. The legend goes that Queen Guinevere was imprisoned here. The farmhouse is situated right at the foot of the hill . Further up the Alyth Burn is a beautiful, steep and wooded valley called the Den of Alyth. This ancient gorge came into being during the ice-age and can be wet. Beside this, there are three excellent 18-hole golf courses and one 9-hole on the outskirts of Alyth.

Kirriemuir is a fairly large town situated about 8 miles to the East. You'll also find the exciting shopping centers of Forfar, Dundee and Perth all within easy reach.

The history of Blairgowrie is rich and fascinating. The town became a burgh in 1634 and the military road North to Braemar was opened in 1724. 

Towards the end of the 18 th Century, the area became a huge centre for growing flax. Initially, the linen weaving industry was a cottage industry but soon progressed so well that the first industrial mill was erected in 1798. In 1855, the railway arrived as a branch line from Coupar Angus. New mills continued being constructed throughout the 19 th Century.

In recent times, it has become a major centre of Perthshire's soft fruit growing areas, especially raspberries. Nearby you will find the Rosemount golf course considered one of the best inland courses in Scotland and designed by some of the greats in the early history of Scottish golf.