The Top 20 Attractions in River Tay
There are plenty of places to see and visit in River Tay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, River Tay is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Black Linn Falls at The Hermitage
Highlight • Waterfall
The stone bridge across the River Braan is now open again after being closed for over a decade.
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Dunkeld Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …
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Loch of the Lowes
Highlight • Rest Area
A small visitor centre at Loch of the Lowes with some refreshments available. The road beyond the visitor centre is idyllic. Very quiet indeed and no traffic at all when I cycled it on a Sunday morning.
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King's Seat, Birnam Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Anyone who would like to find out more about the life and work of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564 to 1616), the great author of important dramas, is recommended to watch two …
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Beatrix Potter Garden
Highlight • Structure
The Beatrix Potter Garden and Exhibition Centre, nestled in the heart of nature, celebrates the life and work of the beloved author and illustrator. Visitors explore enchanting exhibits and lush gardens, immersing in Potter's timeless charm and creativity.
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Fiddler's Path North – River Tay
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Fiddler's Path is named after a local fiddler who used to compose tunes while sitting on the river bank. Although, the actual spot is on the opposite bank from here …
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Dunkeld Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
After many of its predecessors were washed away when the river was high, Scottish engineer Thomas Telford was commissioned to build a sturdier version in the early 1800s. Construction of …
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Dunkeld Town Centre
Highlight • Settlement
Choice of 2 national cycle routes from Dunkeld heading north.
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Mill Dam Lochan
Highlight • Lake
Nestled below the slopes of Craig More and Deuchary Hill, Mill Dam is a pleasant little lochan. It forms the approximate halfway point on the Atholl Woods circuit from Dunkeld. …
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Dunkeld Town Centre
Highlight • Settlement
A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.
The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.
The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.
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Ossian's Cave
Highlight • Cave
An interesting little find in the middle of the woods.
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