Auchterarder Perthshire Information

Auchterarder Perthshire, lies in the Strathearn earldom of Scotland's Scottish Highlands.

It was formerly situated on the main road from Perth to Stirling, but is now bypassed. It is known as The Lang Toun, or Long Town, the longest main street in Scotland, that runs for more than a mile and eventually links with the neighbouring village of Aberuthven.

These days it is better known for its proximity to Gleneagles Hotel and its famous Gleneagles Golf courses. Golf, however, isn’t the only sporting activities in the area. Horse riding, shooting, fishing and falconry are all readily available for the expert or the novice. There is also the Heritage Museum in Glenruthven Mill not only explores the history of the village but also has on display Scotland's only working textile steam engine. Nearby, Gleneagles railway station serves both the Gleneagles Hotel four 18-hole golf course, and Auchterarder.

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Where to stay - find a place locally, whether your accommodation preference is bed and breakfast, B and B, B & B, guest house, self catering, holiday cottages, bunkhouse, holiday caravans and more.

Where to eat - places to choose from a variety of cuisines; Indian, Chinese, traditional Scottish, bistro, coffee house, or the traditional fish and chips.

What to see and do - there are many visitors activities and places to visit; distilleries,  gardens, gallery, golf, river, walks, watermill, waterfalls, woods, old churches and monuments, and more.

Learn about the many historical events. It owes much of its growth to the first bridging of the river here in 1733.