Our Top Picks of Places to Visit Only an Hour Away

We have some fantastic places nearby that the whole family can enjoy. From historic castles, to state of the art visitor centres we have many all within an hour of the lodges (photo credit VisitScotland / Kenny Lam)

The V&A Dundee 01382 411611

(photo credit VisitScotland / Kenny Lam)

Scotland’s famous design museum.  Be inspired by design and explore the welcoming space on Dundee’s waterfront.

Glamis Castle Glamis 01307 840393
The family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Glamis Castle is the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret.

Discovery Point & RRS Discovery – 01382 309060
Soak up Maritime history and experience life with Captain Scott on an epic Antarctic adventure.

Beatrix Potter Exhibition, Birnam – 01350 727674
Both children and adults alike will enjoy learning about how the wildlife rich Perthshire inspired many of her famous characters.

Loch of The Lowes Visitor Centre, (SWT) Dunkeld – 01350 727337
Most popular in May to watch Ospreys. Excellent observation hide to view pine martin, red squirrel, many wildfowl and other birds.

Active Kid Adventure Park, Stanley  – 01738 827286
Keep the kids happy with pedal go karts, trampolines, crazy golf, small animal farm, etc, reward yourself with excellent home-baking.

Stanley Mills, Stanley (HS) – 01738 828268
New hi tech interactive visitor experience at the spectacular 18th Century water mill complex on the majestic River Tay.

J M Barrie’s birthplace, Kirriemuir – 0844 4932142
The creator of Peter Pan much to see in this delightful Angus country town from Camera Obscura to a living-willow crocodile.