Kenmore, a picture postcard little village on the shoresof Loch Tay in the heart of Highland Perthshire.It's on the main tourist route to the West Coast and is a hidden gem that once visited will have you returning again and again. With so much to do and see in a small area, Kenmore offers a fantastic touring and activity base with a little something for everyone. For walkers and anyone who just enjoys the outdoors it's the only place to be. Taymouth Golf Course is on our doorstep and our own 9 hole course offer the perfect two round option.

The stables are part of the estate and trecking to suit all standards can easily be arranged. The boating centre lies only five minutes away where Free Spirits take you on a white water experience or leave you to potter around on your own on Loch Tay Perthshires largest loch.

Loch Tay is a superb location for fantastic highland touring in Scotland. Breath taking scenery, majestic mountains, imposing castles and an abundance of wildlife will make your stay unforgettable.  Ancient settlers once lived on Loch Tay, on their very own man-made islands or crannogs. The Scottish Crannog Centre, a wonderfully reconstructed crannog built on the loch  paints a fascinating picture of early Iron Age life, brings your imagination to life.

Local information

We like to think of ourselves as a hub of activity, a place from which to start your day of adventure or somewhere to unwind at the end of it. We have free all day parking as well as public toilets and even watering bowls for your pets. We are also a recognised neighbourhood information point where leaflets and local knowledge are freely available to help you get the most from your stay in Highland Perthshire.

Relax

Many less strenuous activities like horse riding, golf and graded walks are to be found, throughout the area. Highland Perthshire is a walker's paradise amidst scenery to die for, with some of the finest mountains, lowland trails, unspoilt roads and paths, mixed walking and designated routes in the British Isles.

Or why not enjoy one of the many Highland games and gatherings here in Perthshire. The games evolved from traditional clan meetings and remain a popular venue for celebrating the traditional sports alongside culture, with other amusements making a unique festival.

Taymouth Courtyard is one of the outstanding award winning retail experiences in Highland Perthshire, and is a Visit Scotland 4 star tourist shop attraction. The Courtyard Brasserie and Bar is open all day for you to simply  relax, meet friends or read a book – and enjoy the modern cuisine. A wide selection of hot and cold drinks including speciality teas and coffees are served round the hanging fire during the winter months or alfresco in the good weather.

Explore delightful surrounding highland towns and villages, including Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Blair Atholl, Kinloch Rannoch, Tummel Bridge, Fortingall, and Killin.

Visit stunning castles including Scotlands very favourite Blair Castle. Sample the ‘water of life’ at great distilleries including  Dewars World of Whisky, and Scotland’s smallest distillery, Edradour. Visit crannogs, ruins, and Scotland’s oldest tree the Fortingall Yew. Enjoy a night at Pitlochry Theatre.

Discover

Wades Bridge Aberfeldy
Every visitor to this area should walk over the famous bridge, which provided the vital crossing of the River Tay for General Wade's network of military roads. Nearby you’ll also find the Black Watch memorial commemorating the raising of the world-renowned regiment.

Scottish Crannog Centre
The Crannog Centre, a popular visitor attraction on Loch Tay, is a complete reconstruction of how the ancient peoples lived and worked many thousands of years ago. Enjoy a shore-based exhibition and visitor centre displaying some of the original house timbers and objects used by the Iron Age loch-dwellers.

Fortingall Yew
Look out for the yew tree in the churchyard at nearby Fortingall, at some 3000 years old, you will be looking at what is believed to be Europe's oldest living thing.

Dewar's World of Whisky
At Aberfeldy Distillery, tells the Dewar's story and celebrates a courageous spirit.

Must visits are:

• Keltneyburn Smiddy. Internationally acclaimed, fun and highly unusual ironwork sculptures using mainly recycled materials by artists Heather and Morag Cummings.
• Lawers Horn Carver, Lawers, Loch Tay
• The Watermill Gallery & Bookshop, Aberfeldy. Art exhibitions on the top floor, a lovely selection of books, cds and music plus great coffee shop on the ground floor.