The summit of Carn Liath from the Garry Bridge. Pic: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam.
Golf & Tourism in Perthshire
Perthshire is home to some of Scotland’s best golf courses
including the world-class resort of Gleneagles, host to the 2014
Ryder Cup, 2018 European Championships and 2019 Solheim Cup. Highland Perthshire (West)
Includes; Killin, Mains of Taymouth, Aberfeldy, Strathtay, Pitlochry &
Blair Atholl.
Returning to where it all began, Scotland, The Home of Golf, The
Solheim Cup will be staged on The PGA Centenary Course at
Gleneagles in Perthshire will see Europe vs USA battle it out in one
of the highlights of the golfing calendar, taking place from 9th -
15th September 2019. Lowland Perthshire (East)
Includes; Craigie Hill, King James VI, North Inch, Murrayshall
Championship, Murrayshall Lynedoch, Kinross - The Montgomery,
Kinross - The Bruce, Bishopshire, Milnathort.
Perthshire offers breath-taking scenery with spectacular heathland
courses and 9-hole gems in the Heart of Scotland. Play a relaxing
round or experience a championship test in the natural beauty
of the Perthshire Highlands with tranquil glens, lush forests and
an incredible array of Scottish wildlife, Perthshire and so much to
offer.
The region is divided into four areas; Highland Perthshire East and
West, and Lowland Perthshire, East and West.
Highland Perthshire (East)
Includes; Dunkeld and Birnam, Blairgowrie Rosemount, Blairgowrie
Lansdowne, Blairgowrie Wee Course, Strathmore Rannaleroch,
Strathmore Leitfie Links, Alyth, Alyth Glenisla, Dalmunzie.
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Lowland Perthshire (West)
Includes; Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles King’s
Course, Gleneagles Queen’s Course, Gleneagles PGA National
Academy Course, St Fillans, Comrie, Culcrieff, Crieff Ferntower,
Crieff Dornock, Muthill, Auchterarder, Muckhart, Dunning.
Perthshire’s superb variety of courses creates the perfect
destination for family golf with great value family golf tickets, free
golf for under 18s and welcoming family-friendly courses. The
picturesque towns and villages throughout the region offer a great
choice of accommodation with quality food & drink. Make sure to
take the time to discover the many things to see and do off course,
from malt whisky distilleries, historic castles, adventure sports to
salmon fishing.