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Perthshire straddles Lowland and Highland. Not far from Perth, the main centre, are the lochs and glens of
Highland Perthshire. To the south are places of interest like Loch Leven Castle (near Kinross) where Mary,
Queen of Scots was imprisoned for nearly a year before her dramatic escape in 1568. During the first War of
Independence it was held by the English and stormed by William Wallace and visited by Robert the Bruce.
3m NW from Perth is Huntington Castle, which has splendid painted ceilings and was once owned by the Ruthven
family. It was the scene of a famous leap between two towers by a daughter of the house who was nearly caught
in her lover's room.
Also near Perth is Blairgowrie, an excellent base at the edge of the high hills for walkers (there's a well-
marked circular route) and a first class golf course. The Queen's View, at the head of Loch Tummel gives a
sweeping view through the gentle glen to the highland ridges beyond.
Lilliecrankie also offers many delightful walks. Loch Tay is another of the area's scenic lochs and has the
Scottish Crannog Centre, an Iron Age dwelling (near Kenmore). Crieff has Glenturret Distillery, the Crieff
Visitors Centre (pottery and paperweight crafts) and Drummond Castle Gardens all just minutes from each
other.
Perthshire also offers castles to visit including Blair Castle and Scone Palace, the ancient crowning place
for the Scottish kings. These days there is a unique collection of furniture, ivory and porcelain as well
as magnificent grounds.
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