Things to do
Port-na-Craig Inn and Restaurant
In a dramatic and tranquil setting, Port-na-Craig Inn and Restaurant is renowned as a picturesque place to eat and frequent when visiting Pitlochry.
Serving food all day, including morning coffee, lunch, pre-theatre and evening meals, all dishes are freshly prepared and cooked to order using fresh Scottish and local produce, as well as home-grown herbs, rhubarb and apples.
The restaurant, together with its conservatory, offers an intimate place to dine. Set on the banks of the river, the outdoor seating area is ideal for al fresco dining on warm summer nights. The inn is available for...
Princes Square
The peacock frontage of this iconic shopping centre is a good indicator of the treasures to be found within. Princes Square is a unique place to be, combining high end fashions and sleek jewellers with buzzing restaurants and a collection of beauty and gift shops that are just a little bit special, making it Glasgow's must-visit shopping emporium.
Princes Street Gardens
An important part of many cultural events that happen in the city throughout the year, the gardens that flank the southern side of Princes Street are a pleasant green space in the heart of the city. Tourists and locals visit the gardens regularly to go for a run, walk their dogs or just sit here and enjoy the occasional sunshine. However, Princes Street Gardens have a major role in the city’s vibrant cultural life, too: the Fringe Festival, Jazz Festival and Hogmanay celebrations all stage events here, usually incorporating the Ross Bandstand. The gardens are also the home for the famous...
Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop
As Scotland’s only dedicated dried flower garden, the workshop gives visitors an overview of the garden’s history and highlights. You can also visit the drying room where you can pick your own blooms to order.The apple orchard cultivates many historic varieties, conjuring up connections with the garden’s past, when it may have been used as a kitchen garden by Melrose Abbey monks. The latest addition is the woodland area, bringing further biodiversity and a touch of wildness to the garden.
Progression Bikes Scotland
Over the last ten years we have built up a fantastic network of partners and providers that we trust and support. Their commitment to sustainability and the high quality of their service has led to the creation of a number of the best cycling, outdoor and adventure products in Perthshire.
Each of our trips is carefully put together, using local knowledge and understanding. We have ridden and enjoyed them all ourselves, and see many of the providers as friends!
Queens Leisure Centre
The Queens Leisure Centre on Melrose Road, Galashiels, is the home to range of programmes such as Learn 2 Play and Mini Gymnastics.
The Queens Centre is a hub of activity with regular events and school holiday activity programmes.
The sports hall is bookable for sports such as football, badminton, basketball, netball and for individuals or club use and a range of courses.
Live Borders has invested £25,000 in this flagship facility for gymnastics in Galashiels. The new equipment allows children to focus on and further enhance their ABCs: agility, balance and coordination, and a new...
Quince & Cook
Quince & Cook is a mini, modern department store in the heart of Scotland. Alongside a selection of handpicked interiors, cookware, gifts and zero-waste essentials, join this family-run store events and take part in a selection of events and workshops - cookery, craft, and wellbeing themed - throughout the year.
The Real Mary King's Close
Beneath the famous Royal Mile, discover the hidden streets, homes and passageways where citizens of Edinburgh lived, worked and died in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Real Mary King's Close is Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th century street, featuring a labyrinth of Old Town alleyways. Tours in these subterranean chambers are led by guides in the character of real people who lived in the close.
Reston Riverside
Reston's riverside is a quaint walk through the wilderness. Community events like the duck race, easter trail, tree planting, and other community events are held here. Ten minutes from the Reston railway station, this hidden walk is perfect for skimming pebbles, admiring nature, and joining the community.
River House
River House is situated on the banks of the River Ness, at the foot of the Victorian built Greig Street suspension bridge. They serve the finest seafood and shellfish, sourced locally and beyond. All of their dishes are individually prepared and cooked to order in our open plan kitchen. Guests are welcomed to eat, drink, and relax in the comfort of their plush surroundings, whilst appreciating the fantastic river views over the bridge and up to Inverness Castle.
River Tweed
The River Tweed, or Tweed Water (Scottish), is a river 97 miles (156 km) long that flows east across the Scottish Borders and into northern England. Tweed is an Old Celtic name meaning "border" and tweed cloth derives its name from its association with the river, on account of the hundreds of mills powered by the river at one time. The Tweed is one of the great Salmon rivers of Europe and generates a large income for the local Borders region, attracting anglers from all around the world. It is one of the best Salmon rivers in Scotland.