Outdoor activities

There are so many ways to experience the outdoors in the Blairgowrie area or by using Brooklinn Mill as a base to get further afield. There really is something for everyone from scenic drives through Glenshee and the Angus Glens to horse-riding, cycling, walking, or adventure activities.

Walking

There are a wealth of walks in and around the Blairgowrie area or easily accessible by using Brooklinn Mill as a base for your adventures. There is the Cateran trail, a 64 mile long circular walk based on drover's roads which starts in Blairgowrie, and passes by Brooklinn Mill as it wends its way to Bridge of Cally, Enochdhu, the Spittal of Glenshee and Alyth. A number of other local walks also pass by the front door.

Easy access to the Cairngorms, Grampians, Angus Glens and highland Perthshire also makes Brooklinn Mill a perfect base. For those looking for a challenging day out, Lochnagar is accessible within a 1 hour drive. Or what about making the most of the extra daylight during summer and tackling Beinn a' Ghlo?

For those looking for a gentler outing, the woods around Dunkeld and the Atholl Estate have a wealth of beautiful walks, many on marked trails. So there really is something for walkers of all abilities.

In addition, every October Blairgowrie is the centre for the week-long East Perthshire Walking Festival which promotes a wide range of walks in the area to suit all abilities. Some of the walks are guided.

The Angus and Fife Coast

Only an hour away by car, and well worth the journey. The beaches of the Angus and Fife coasts are a well-kept secret. If you like your beaches free from cafes and amusement arcades then these are for you. There are vast sandy beaches backed with dunes at Lunan Bay or pine forest at Tentsmuir offering plenty of room for everyone. Further into Fife there are the pretty coastal villages of Pittenweem, Anstruther, Crail and Elie which are well worth a visit.

Golf

The local golf-courses at Blairgowrie, Alyth and Strathmore are all within 10 minutes drive and are set in some beautiful countryside offering wonderful views of the Strathmore area. The world renown courses at St Andrews and Gleneagles are 45 minutes by car and Carnoustie an hour away.

For more information on golfing in the area we recommend the official golf website at Visit Scotland.

Adventure activities

Local company Naelimits offers a wide range of activities including white-water rafting, canyoning, sphereing and clay pigeon shooting with their highly trained, qualified staff.

For the more adventurous, Brooklinn Mill's location on the bank of the River Ericht offers the opportunity to canoe to the door - well at least a within a few metres of it.

Horse-riding

Located in Glenisla and only 30 minutes drive from Blairgowrie is the Glenmarkie equestrian centre offering the opportunity to enjoy pony treking through spectacular scenery. A range of treks are available from one hour to a half-day, offering a memorable way of experiencing the beautiful countryside.

Fishing

Trout fishing at the mill is included in the price of your stay at Brooklinn Mill. Please bring your own rods.

Salmon fishing is available on the River Ericht, Isla and the River Tay.

Shooting

Clay pigeon, stalking, partridge, grouse and rough shooting are available in season on local estates.