Old Coach House Blairgowrie

12/09/2024

30/08/2024

The taskmaster conducts his usual inspection of our work in the garden.

29/08/2024

Cheering to see pockets of colour in what has been a very dull Summer.

28/07/2024

A glorious day in Blairgowrie!

08/06/2024

Early Summer colour.

07/06/2024

is a little over an hour's drive from the Old Coach House, via and Andrews. It's a great wee place and has amazing eating options including our own favourite . As was also demanded by Harvey on his 15th birthday!

01/06/2024

As we cut the grass for the umpteenth time today, Harvey wonders if we ought to have observed No Mow May so completely. #

15/05/2024

is only 6 miles from the Old Coach House. A lovely walk at any time of year but, right now, it is very special. A visit can usefully be combined with an onward visit to nearby in Murthly, a little further on to , or Blairgowrie's own on the way back.

13/05/2024

Harvey's dedication to his supervisory duties knows no bounds...

18/04/2024

This took a while to come through but we are pleased that it did! Licence to operate granted until April 2027. Can't say we will, but nice to know we can!

08/04/2024

Very cheering to see this new visitor, with a mate, to The Old Coach House this morning. We've been hearing them around the garden for a few weeks now but this is the first sighting, sat on a cupola normally occupied by jackdaws. The garden is getting very busy with birds now and the dawn chorus is very noisy though a little early!

07/04/2024

There are many good walkies options from, or near, The Old Coach House which can happily be combined with a visit to several dog-friendly establishments in and around including , , , , , .

31/03/2024

Yesterday marked the start of the 2024 season at . The courses are looking magnificent as usual, all the better for the Spring weather today after a frosty start. Always nice hearing the evocative sound of golf ball against tree!

29/03/2024

A visit to today. Only 12 miles from , a beautiful setting on the Tay and some excellent options. We had a great lunch at the terrific , which was opening its riverside garden for the first time this year, and a coffee at the where Harvey fancied the shortbread after already being given several biscuits. No visit is complete without picking up a couple of treats from .

23/03/2024

Back out doing jobs in the garden for the first time in what feels like a very long time. There's a lot to be getting on with. Always under the strictest monitoring.

24/01/2024

Nestled on the banks of the River Ericht in the heart of Scotland, the historic Perthshire town of Blairgowrie and Rattray sits on either side of the River Ericht as it emerges from spectacular red sandstone gorges into the Vale of Strathmore.

‘Blair’, as it is known locally, boasts a fantastic mix of independent shops as well as cafes and restaurants. Just half an hour from both Perth and Dundee and a couple of hours away by car from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, it is the perfect location for holidays, short breaks and days out.

Find out more about Perthshire’s biggest town and the surrounding area at www.visitcaterancountry.com

VisitScotland

20/01/2024

is at Wellmeadow in the town centre, about a mile and a half from The Old Coach House. As the name suggests, it specialises in interesting and very well kept ales and it does this brilliantly. And it is currently being run by a group of volunteers who stepped in to save the place following the previous landlord's illness. It's really quite wonderful. For any visitors who enjoy a good pint, you'll find it here.

18/01/2024

A lovely day for a quick visit to Braemar, 34 miles from Blairgowrie past a busy looking at the halfway point.

08/01/2024

The start of the New Year has seen a few lovely clear, cold days in Perthshire. We very much enjoyed one of our regular visits to Queen's View, just over 30 miles from The Old Coach House, via Moulin Moor and Pitlochry. Wishing everyone many more days like this in 2024.

24/12/2023

Wishing a merry and bright Christmas to our friends, neighbours, guests and the fine folk of Blairgowrie.

18/12/2023

Counting down to Christmas. Thanks as always to for picking another beauty.

15/11/2023

Reekie Linn is 10 miles from . Not a walk for letting your accompanying hound off the lead! A visit can be combined with a look round and a stop at just a mile further on.

11/11/2023

Kenmore, at the northern edge of Loch Tay, is a 35 mile drive from . A visit can be combined with a wander around Aberfeldy (we particularly like for a sandwich stop) and a drink or meal at at Grandtully - handily opposite the excellent

10/11/2023

The Den o Alyth - about 6 miles from - is a lovely spot for an Autumnal walk.

06/11/2023

is only 15 miles from . A mooch around the gardens, or a tour of the castle, can enjoyably be combined with a visit to on route or the nearby .

30/10/2023

Feels like it's been a while since we've seen a blue sky. A very welcome sight.

20/10/2023

A bit of a contrast to last week! Stay safe Blairgowrie!

15/10/2023

Not a bad outlook to today's cleaning operation. #