Whats on

Before you travel, don't forget to check out our information pages, including:location, travel (including transport, car hire, some useful distances and weather), golf , walking , places to visit , bird watching and fishing . Our places to visit and golf pages have details of great discount tickets you might want to buy before you travel on holiday to Perthshire.
Check to see the nearest Highland Games during your stay.

Perth 800 is a year-long celebration taking place during 2010 to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion in 1210. The year-long celebration features a wide range of events across Perthshire. Visit Perthshire's glorious gardens. For £16 you can visit all 11 of the gardens in The Perthshire Gardens Collection.

Golf An average round in high season will cost between £25 and £30. The Perthshire Green Card is valid on 19, 18-hole courses at £99 for 5 rounds and £65 for 3 rounds. The Perthshire Highlands Golf Ticket is valid on 12, 9-hole courses at £65 for 5 rounds and £40 for 3 rounds.

Explorer Pass - don't forget this amazing value ticket from Historic Scotland at £22 for an adult Pass valid for a period of 3 days over a 5 day period from the date of your first visit. You can buy this in advance or on your first visit.

Castles. Save up to 30% when you visit Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Blair Castle. Buy The Treasure Ticket.
Adults £20.00, Children £ 11.00, Concession £17.50, Family Ticket £50.00

Highlights in July

Fri 2 July to 4 July: The Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace

Organised by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Thu 8 July to 10 July : T in the Park

T in the Park T in the Park is one of the undisputed highlights of the UK festival season and one that sells a huge number of tickets on name and reputation alone!

Sat 11July: Perth Races — Family Meeting

Horse racing in the beautiful surrounds of Scone Palace. Top National Hunt Jockeys.

Thu 15 July to 18 July : The Open Championships

The Open Championships St. Andrews Golf Links The Open Championship, or simply The Open is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf.

Fri 16 and 17 July Perth 800 Scottish Hill Rally
Perthshire is one of the few true cross country events in the UK. Combining aspects of Rally Raid, Competitive Safari, and classic Stage Rallying, this is an event where competitors need the precision to drive Forest Stages, the flair to drive the open hillsides, and the patience to drive on the public highway. Accomplished by true team effort this rally is one not to be missed.

Wed 28 July : Killin International Highland Games

Killin International Highland Games Featuring traditional Highland games events including Highland dancing, piping competitions, strength events, side stalls.

Fri 30 July to 8 August : Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival

Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival Edinburgh

For more details on any of these events or to view over 300 events coming to Perthshire in 2010 please visit www.perthshire.co.uk/events