Scotland - Perthshire - Perth and Kinross
There are free entry listings in Perthshire - Perth and Kinross - Free days out in Perth and Kinross
Museum of Abernethy, School Wynd, Abernethy, Perthshire PH2 9JJ
There is a core exhibition relating to the historic Round Tower and the Pictish history of the Abernethy area.
Abernethy's highly acclaimed Millennium quilt is also on permanent display. Other displays in the Museum are changed regularly, with many of them focusing on life in Abernethy in more recent times. There is also a children's activities corner based on current displays.
Free Admission
Open Thur, Fri, Sat and Sun from 13.00 to 17.00, from mid-May to the end of Sept. Special arrangements can be made for group visits outside normal hours.
Telephone 01738 850889
Web: www.MuseumOfAbernethy.co.uk
Abernethy Round Tower, Abernethy,
Perth and Kinross
Situated 8mi (13km) south-east of Perth. One of Scotland's two surviving Irish-style round towers (the other is at Brechin, Angus; both are in the care of Historic Scotland). Dating from the end of the 11th century. Located in the village off the A913; east of the Bridge of Earn. Grid reference - 58 NO 192 163 - MAP.
It is 15ft in diameter at its base and 74ft high.
A Pictish symbol stone can be found at the foot of the tower. The stone dates back to around AD600.
Good views of the Firth of Tay which is very important area for birds, especially wintering wildfowl and waders.
Find out about Pictish Stones at www.PictishStones.org.uk
Access is a high metal spiral stair.
Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8AF
The museum allows a look into life in and around Alyth in bygone years. Something for everyone.
Open May - Sep; Wed - Sun; 13.00 - 17.00
Admission is free!
Tel: 01738 632 488
Fax: 01738 443 505
Black Watch Museum
Balhousie Castle
Hay Street, Perth
Perthshire, PH1 5HR
250 years worth of treasures of Scotland's oldest Highland Regiment, The Black Watch.
Open all year May - Sept, Mon - Sat 10.00 - 16.30 (including public holidays), excluding last Sat of Jun.
Oct to Apr, Mon - Fri 10.00 - 15.30.
Admission is free! (donations welcome)
Tel: 0131 310 8530
Fax: 01738 643 245
Edradour Distillery
Pitlochry
Perthshire, PH16 5JP
The smallest distillery in Scotland. They produce Edradour 10-year-old single malt whisky.
Admission is free! Plus: FREE guided tours include a taste of our whisky, an audio-visual presentation and a real insight into the traditional methods of whisky making.
Open Mar - mid Dec, Mon - Sat 09.30 - 17.00
Sun 12.00 - 17.00
Admission is free!
Tel: 01796 472 095
Fax: 01796 472 002
Perth Museum & Art Gallery
78 George Street, Perth
Perthshire, PH1 5LB
A look into life in Perthshire throughout the ages. See the 64lb British record salmon caught in the River Tay in 1922
Open all year; Mon - Sat; 10.00 - 17.00
Closed Christmas through New Year
Admission is free!
Tel: 01738 632 488
Fax: 01738 443 505
Tay Forest District, Queen's View Centre,
Near Pitlochry, Perthshire
Queen's View Centre is in Allean which is part of Tay Forest Park.
Take the B8019 westwards from Pitlochry, Queen's View is four miles west of the Garry Bridge. Pitlochry is the nearest town or village. OS Grid Reference: NN864598
The Forestry Commission is the largest land manager in Britain and the biggest provider of outdoor recreation.
Recommended picnic spot! Picnic at tables scattered through well-kept grounds at this is a stunning viewpoint, very popular with visitors of all kinds arriving by car, coach, bike and, for the hardy, on foot. There is an audio-visual presentation and an exhibition. It is a large (50+) but often busy (chargeable) car park.
What's on in Tay Forest Park
There is a shop and small tearoom open from 09.00 to 17.00.
Tel: 01350 727284
E-mail: tay@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Below this line, in the grey area, we are adding alternative days out to the free listings that DoFreeStuff is renowned for. This is to help you plan your family days out. The attractions listed below make a charge for admission!
Bell's Blair Athol Distillery
Perth Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LY
Tel: 01796 482 003,
Bell's Cherrybank Centre
Necessity Brae, Cherrybank, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 0PF
Tel: 01738 472 800,
Blair Castle
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL
Tel: 01796 481 207,
Drummond Castle Gardens
Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, PH5 2AA
Tel: 01764 681 257 or 681 433,
Glengoulandie Deer Park
Foss, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH16 5HL
Tel: 01887 820 684,
Glenturret Distillery
The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HA
Tel: 01764 656 565,
Kinross House & Gardens
Kinross, Perthshire, KY13 8ET
Tel: 01577 862 900,
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Dundee Road, Meigle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH12 8SB
Tel: 01828 - 640612
Perthshire Visitor Centre
Bankfoot, Perth, Perthshire,PH1 4EB
Tel: 01738 787 696,
Scone Palace
Perth, Perthshire, PH2 6BD
Tel: 01738 552 300,
Map of the Regions of Scotland CLICK HERE
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained in
this Directory is accurate. Do be aware, however, that conditions of entry etc.
can change at short notice and that telephone numbers and personalities may change
also. We are very grateful to all who have contributed listings, who have provided
details and additional images for use on www.DoFreeStuff.com. No responsibility
can be accepted for errors. Please advise us of any corrections to be incorporated
in the next update.
