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The following lengthy but not exhaustive list covers many types of activity that the visitor can try during a stay in Comrie. All of the places and activities listed are within a reasonable travelling distance.
| Bushcraft & Survival | This Activity is based at Auchingarrich Wildlfie Park. Leave your modern day stresses and strains behind, and re-awaken the child in you. Enjoy the simple pleasures of being outdoors and learning new skills. Where else can you learn how to create a bow and arrow and build camp fires without the neighbours thinking you have lost it. These are great activities for parents and children | Do it Outdoors - Bush Craft(external link) |
| Climbing and Walking | There is a wide range of glorious walks to suit all abilities. | Walking in the area |
| Climbing and Walking | Guided Hill Walking - No Need for a Compass or Map - More time for you to enjoy the Walking and Views - Local Knowledge of History and Natural Heritage - Instruction and Advice at Hand | Do it Outdoors - Hillwalking(external link) |
| Cycling | The local lanes and back roads around Comrie are wonderful for cycling and there are plenty of off-road tracks to suit the more adventurous. Comrie Croft provide a good base for cycling in the area, they provide mountain bike hire, free local route guides, helmet hire, repair kits, refreshments and reasonably priced accommodation. | Comrie Croft(external link) |
| Cycling | Mountain Bike Parties - a great way to do something just a bit different. Up to 8 youths plus a couple of adults. We check all the bikes out and make sure everyone is in the best riding position and then we create an short skills course which we can be made into a competition (see saw - limbo on a bike). We then all shoot off for hour long cycle stopping on the way for a snack and drinks. On our return we play a few bikes games | Do it Outdoors - Mountain Biking(external link) |
| Golfing | Scotland is the acknowledged historic and spiritual home of golf. This is evidenced by the number of courses in the country. There are well over 30 in Perthshire alone and more are opening every year. The Perthshire Golf Directory(external link) will provide you with all you need to know, whether you are just planning the odd round or two or planning a golfing holiday in the area. | Perthshire Golf Directory(external link) |
| Fishing | Fishing and boat hire are available from Loch Earn Fishings. Check out the local fishing shop in the centre of Comrie for details. Several hotels and self catering establishments in the locality offer fishing holiday packages. | |
| Gardens | The beautiful gardens of Drummond Castle containing a historic sundial. | Drummond Castle Gardens(external link) |
| Horse riding | The nearest available centre is at the Crieff Hydro just 6 miles from the centre of Comrie. | Crieff Hydro(external link) |
| Historic sites | Historic sites from iron age cairns to battlefields, from crofts to castles abound in the Crieff, Perthsire and surrounding areas. There are many websites providing information on sites to visit. Information on many of the attractions listed on the right can be found via the pages of Undiscovered Scotland(external link) | Argyll's LodgingBannockburnCastle Campbell & GardenDoune CastleEdinburgh CastleElcho CastleGlamis CastleHuntingtower Castle Inchmahome Priory Linlithgow PalaceLochleven Castle Scone PalaceStirling Castle |
| Skiing | There are several areas around Comrie known for their skiing. The list contains those within easy travelling distance. You are however advised that you should check the snow forecast for the area of your choice before setting out. | GlensheeGlencoeAonach MorCheck Ski Scotland(external link) for snow conditions |
| Special Events | In and around Comrie there are a host of seasonal events to keep you occupied. For details of Whats on in Perthshire(external link) and click onto Perthshire on the map. | Blair Athol Horse Trials and Country Fair(external link) |
| Swimming | If swimming in a wild setting appeals, try Comrie Linn. Go over the Ross Bridge take the left fork and just keep cycling. Stay on the tarmac road. Crieff Hydro provides, amongst a wealth of other facilities, a small pool. Perth Leisure provides a great swimming pool with slides and flumes. Rainbow Slides in Stirling provides a 25 metre pool, water flumes, a creche, cafe and sauna. | Crieff Hydro(external link) Perth Leisure Centre(external link) Rainbow Slides - Stirling(external link) |
| Visitor and Activity Centres | There are many visitor centres around the area providing a range of experiences and information. These cover activities for young and old alike and interests from close up experiences of British and worldwide wildlife to the unique experience of the world's first and only rotating boat lift. There are many other places to visit in the area too! | Auchingarrich Wlidlife Centre(external link) Famous Grouse Experience(external link) Crieff Visitor Centre(external link) Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park(external link) |
| Watersports | Visitors will find that Loch Earn provides a good base for sailing, waterskiing, and windsurfing. There is a sailing club on the shore on the road from St Fillans to Lochearnhead where you are welcome to pop in on a Saturday or Sunday and offer your services as a crew member. At Lochearnhead there is a commercial water sports centre | St FillansLochearnhead |
| Wildlife | The Scottish Falconry Centre at Braco is excellent. It offers a range of eexceptional experience days. Visitors should book directly on 01786 880539. | Braco |
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