Blairgowrie lies at the heart of raspberry growing country and is also a main accommodation and facilities centre for the Glen Shee Ski Resort 24 miles (39km) to the north. Its fame as a soft fruit producer started in 1898 when a local resident decided to grow wild raspberries as a commercial crop.
Today, with its favourable soil and climate, it is the major raspberry-growing district in the British Isles. The town has a relaxed air with a selection of woollen mill outlets and pleasant cafes or ice cream shops. The tourist information outlet overlooks the main square.
Our recommended places to stay in Blairgowrie include:
Ivybank Lodge
Ivybank Lodge is a Victorian guest house, built around 1850, set within an acre of mature gardens. Ivybank Lodge is perfectly located just a few minutes' stroll from the centre of Blairgowrie, a market town in the heart of beautiful Perthshire.
Kinloch House Hotel
Set in 25-acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, Kinloch House Hotel is just one kilometer from the Loch Drumellie. It offers en suite bedrooms and a fine restaurant.
Bridge of Cally Hotel
Bridge of Cally Hotel is situated at the foothills of Glenshee, which is the gateway to the Scottish highlands. The Cateran walking trails are located by the side of the hotel and Glenshee ski centre is a 20-minute drive away.
The Angus Hotel & Spa
A warm welcome to The Angus Hotel & Spa, Blairgowrie’s premier leisure hotel and one of only 4 hotels in Perthshire with a modern, fully-equipped leisure club and indoor swimming pool.
The Old Cross Inn
Each elegant room at The Old Cross Inn comes with a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Each also has a seating area, and a bathroom with a hairdryer.
Victoria Hotel
At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Victoria Hotel provides certain units with river views, and the rooms come with a kettle.
Central Apartment - Moderna
Central Apartment - Moderna is set in Blairgowrie, 22 km from Scone Palace and 31 km from Discovery Point, in an area where hiking can be enjoyed. Free WiFi is available in this apartment, situated 46 km from Castle Menzies and 24 km from Glamis Castle.