Whether you’ve lived in Tayside all your life or you’re a first-time visitor, we want to help you uncover some hidden gems and hotspots that’ll are perfect for a day out with a difference.
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Longforgan Foreshore
This is a hidden tract of grassland right down on the northern bank of the Tay, just west of Dundee. Almost as flat as a bowling green, it’s just minutes from the city centre but it might as well be a world away. Lose yourself in the beauty and absolute peace.
Where: Longforgan Foreshore, Perthshire, DD2 5EA
Quirky Cuckoo
Like it says, it’s a quirky wee gift shop. We love the Siabann skin candles. Melt the candle then use the warm pool of oil on your skin.
Where: Forfar Road, Meigle, PH12 8RP
Broughty Ferry Shoreline
Take one sunny day, one bench on the shoreline and enjoy. You’ll love the views of the Tay bridges and Fife.
Where: Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2EN
Forte Cafe
It’s been in Dundee for 75 years. Locals love it, but don’t expect fancy. Try the frothy coffee and fab cheese rolls. hettie’s
Where: 8 Dura Street, Dundee, DD4 6TE
Hettie’s Tea Rooms
Two words. Cake slider. A sample of five different types of cake, baked on the premises, along with a jug of cream. You’ll think you’ve died and gone to cake heaven. So good. stewart tower dairy
Where: 95 atholl road, pitlochry, PH16 5AB
Stewart Tower Dairy
Like ice cream? A visit here is a must, with flavours such as bakewell tart. Just off the A9.
Where: Stanley, Perthshire PH1 4PJ
Branklyn Garden
Not huge, but a treat for plant and garden lovers. Regulars love its blue poppies, but we think the best time to go is in May when the rhododendrons are flowering and fabulous.
Where: 116 Dundee Road, Perth, PH2 7BB
Dundee Museum of Transport
Not as famous as Dundee’s other museums, but worth a visit. Lovely volunteer staff and they even have Champion The Wonder Horse!
Where: Market Street, Dundee, DD1 3LA
Loch Leven’s Larder
Our tip? Go early morning for opening at 8.30am. Get a window seat, have breakfast and drink in the view.
Where: Channel farm, Kinross, KY13 9HD
Macgregor’s Market
A community-owned village shop and post office. It’s a hive of activity and a fab place to buy cheese!
Where: Morenish place, Killin, FK21 8UR
Buchanty Spout
Gorgeous all year, but in October you should see the salmon leaping. Wear sensible shoes – it can be slippy.
Where: Near Crieff, PH1 3SQ
Taypark House
We love the Canadian Fizz – sugar and sparkle, maple syrup and cranberry juice, topped with prosecco.
Where: 484 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1LR
The Birks Cinema
A community-run cinema in a fantastic art deco building that’s a real treat. Much more than a cinema, with classes, function suite and a cafe serving delicious cakes and scones
Where: 1 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA
Rait Antiques
A haven of antique shops. In winter, make time for lunch in front of the fire at the Tufted Duck Cafe.
Where: Rait, by Perth, PH2 7RT
Library of Innerpeffray
Scotland’s oldest lending library, it’s a gem of a place, with historical books, knowledgable staff and views. Make sure you climb the stairs to the chapel.
Where: Crieff, PH7 3RF
Read more: Tayside: 15 Top things to visit, see and do
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