Local Area

In 1787 Robert Burns penned his famous invitation to " Come let us spend the lichtsome days in the Birks of Aberfeldie." Visit Aberfeldy, stay at ‘The Palace’, and experience the sensational beauty of this area. Burns would have enjoyed a stay here!!

Combine the area’s charm with the thriving but gentle pace of Aberfeldy, its historic castle, water mill, distillery, the nearby 2,500 year old crannog - a fascinating picture of early Iron Age life, and, at every turn, the glorious landscape of Highland Perthshire – and its amazing adventure playround.

The Birks of Aberfeldy, a wooded den surrounding the Falls of Moness, has been maintained as a scenic walk for almost 200 years. At nearby Weem is historic Castle Menzies which dates from 1571. There is a long tradition of illicit distilling here, but the present ‘legal’ distillery was established in 1898, and lies just east of Aberfeldy overlooking the River Tay. Now Dewar’s World of Whisky, it is a stunning interactive visitor experience.

Taymouth Castle Golf Course was designed by the famous James Braid and laid out throughout the parkland. The second course in the area, Kenmore Golf Course, was opened in 1992 on converted farmland by the banks of the Tay. Watch this space for news of one of Scotland’s most exciting golf resort developments here.

We cater for everything from corporate or stag and hen weekends away, to energetic individuals with a need for speed. Whatever your interest, the Palace Hotel team will ensure your experience in Highland Perthshire will be truly memorable.