There is a long standing Scottish countryside pursuit that involves suited gentry with guns, men called ‘gillies’ beating the under-growth, and hopefully some pheasants. So signifying of wealth was this activity that grand rural estates were established for the purpose. The evidence of this history does not require much in the way of imagination. While cycling the Aberfeldy environs it is difficult not to observe the many grand estate homes once established as the recreational rural retreat of wealthy southern folk. Indeed, perhaps not much has changed as these very same properties two or three hundred years on proudly serve the same purpose. Yes, the beat goes on...!
Castle Menzies located near Aberfeldy is the ancestral seat of the Clan Menzies.
Not far from Aberfeldy is the tranquil village of Fortingall with an ancient European yew in the churchyard. Modern estimates by experts have put its age at between 2,000 and 3,000 years. It may be the oldest tree in Britain.
Fortingall has some fine examples of thatched roof cottages.
Fudge on sale at a traditional Highlands Show.
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