Crieff is situated on the southern slope of an impressive wooded hill, the Knock, on the physical and cultural boundary between the Scottish Highlands and the Lowlands.
Crieff's history includes the town being the administrative capital of twelfth-century Celtic Earls. It later grew to become one of the most famous market towns of Scotland where Highlanders drove their cattle from as far as Caithness and the Outer Hebrides to feed the growing population of the Lowlands. Many were hanged at Gallowhaugh - now Gallowhill. The Weaver's House and Highland Tryst Museum in Crieff shows the development and skills of the Master Weavers of Strathearn and the traditional tartans for which they became famous.
At Crieff Visitor Centre you will find traditional crafts allied to modern technology to produce the internationally known Stuart Crystal. The fascinating process of blowing the molten glass can be watched from the viewing gallery. Across the road is the Crieff Plant Centre, Buchan Pottery and Perthshire Paperweights with a myriad of potential gifts.
To the west of Crieff about 1 mile (2km) on the A85 is Scotland 's oldest Malt Scotch Whisky distillery. Established in 1755 alongside the Shaggie Burn, the Glenturret Distillery offers guided tours around the stills. It also has an award winning visitor's heritage centre, now known as the Famous Grouse Experience.
Our recommended places to stay in Crieff include:
The Murray Park Hotel
Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Crieff, The Murray Park is a modern yet homely hotel offering a bar, restaurant and free access to their sister property’s wellness centre
Barley Bree Restaurant with Rooms
Set in Crieff, 3.4 km from Drummond Castle Gardens, Barley Bree Restaurant with Rooms has a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Mill House Monzie
Mill House Monzie has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Crieff, 30 km from Scone Palace.
Blairmore Farm
The units all have a seating area with a sofa, a satelliteflat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.
Crieff Hydro
Crieff Hydro Hotel is set in a 900-acre estate with a Victorian spa, 9-hole par 3 golf course and over 60 indoor and outdoor activities.
Comelybank Guesthouse
This traditional Scottish guest house is situated in the centre of Crieff, a 30-minute drive from Perth. It offers hearty breakfasts, tastefully decorated bedrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Leven House B&B and Squirrel Away Self Catered Apartment
Situated in the heart of the Perthshire countryside, Leven House B&B and Squirrel Away Self Catered Apartment is in the market town of Crieff.
