explore birnam & dunkeld

Birnam and Dunkeld sit on the edge of Highland Perthshire, where dramatic landscapes, historic landmarks, and a slower pace of life come together. Long known as a popular destination for walkers, wedding guests, and Highland explorers, the area continues to offer a timeless sense of calm and character.

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Interior of a bakery or café with a woman working behind the counter, displaying baked goods like croissants, sandwiches, and slices of cake, under a large hanging floral arrangement.
A small waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks in a lush green forest.
A foggy forest with evergreen and deciduous trees, with autumn-colored leaves in the background.
A stone bridge with multiple arches crossing over a river with trees on both sides and a clear blue sky.
A waterfall flowing over rocks in a forest with colorful fall foliage.
A calm river reflects a colorful sunset sky with clouds, surrounded by trees and distant hills.
A small, round stone building with a cone-shaped roof in a snowy forest, with the entrance door visible and the letters 'NVM' above it.
A dense forest with tall trees, green foliage, and a dirt path running through it.
Autumn scene of colorful fall leaves surrounding a stone bridge arch over a calm river.
Autumn forest with colorful trees and foggy mountains in the background.
Trail of the famous Hermitage, Dunkeld.
A wooded outdoor scene with a dirt trail, a wooden bench, tall trees with green leaves, a flowing creek, and sunlight shining through the trees.
A snow-covered stone bridge over a river in a forest during winter. Two people are walking across the bridge, surrounded by snow and leafless trees.

Images courtesy of John Murray

Things to do:

 

History

  • Dunkeld Cathedral.

  • The historic Birnam Oak.

  • Victorian architecture & heritage buildings.

Outdoors & adventure

  • Woodland walks at The Hermitage.

  • Riverside walks along the River Tay.

  • County Clays, Dunkeld estate.

Food & drink

  • An abundance of Independent shops in Dunkeld High street.

  • Destination dining including award winning bars and restaurants.

  • Famous Aran Bakery a 10-minute walk away.

Exploring further 

  • Easy day trips to Pitlochry and House of Bruar.

  • Scenic routes into the Scottish Highlands.

  • Three to Ten miles of Dunkeld path network.

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