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Old Stables, bed and breakfast
Alyth
Blairgowrie Perthshire bordering Angus Glens Scotland uk
Walk Auld Alyth.
An historic walk of our old town by Eileen with a leaflet,
available in tourist offices and local shops,
directing you through the old part of Alyth.
Walk the the Cateran Trail from Old Stables b&b and self catering holiday homes.
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From the Market Square to the home of inventor James Sandy, Alyth Folk Museum,
the 15th century Pack Bridge,
then an old Drovers Inn of 1760AD, up Toutie Street to the Market Cross before
reaching the Auld Arches
(site of 6th then 13th century Church.) Woolmarket then Trodlem an Old Drovers road.
The Den O'Alyth ( as site of Special Scientific interest, where you may wish
to take a walk for an hour or more.)
On your return is the Alyth Parish Church, Monks Wynd, the site of a 17th century
Inn, and 18th Century Jute Mill
(which now houses a car restoration business.)
Along Pitnacree to the Boer War Memorial, the town Millennium clock and garden
and the Town Hall.
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The Cateran Trail - A fully waymarked circular route.
Signposts, stiles and bridges marked with the Trail logo and direction arrows allow for easy route identification.
The Trail can be walked in one go - over 4 or 5 days - or in stages.
It follows old drove roads, ancient tracks and minor roads and passes through farmland and forests.
Passing through farmland to Bridge of Cally, a tiny hamlet the Cateran Trail enters Strathardle, a lush Highland
glen. It has three villages, Ballintuim, Kirkmichael and Enochdhu. These offers a choice of accommodation.
At Enochdhu the Trail heads north towards Glenshee a wild highland area with spectacular mountain peaks.
The track crosses a bealach or pass between the hills at An Lairig.
Spittal of Glenshee is popular with walkers and Munro baggers and has accommodation.
Leaving Glenshee, Cateran Trail follows the Shee Water past Dalnaglar Castle.
At this point there is a choice of routes around Mount Blair, either a new off road section via Little Forter and higher up
Glen Isla to Loch Shandra or quiet single tracks roads by Drumore Loch into the lush farmland of Glen Isla.
There are two excellent bed and breakfast at West Freuchies and another Purgavie close to the
hotel at Glenisla. Dinner by prior arrangement.
The Trail then winds through forests and farmland to the historic and picturesque burgh town of Alyth.
Arthurian legends are strong in this area.
It is said that Queen Guinevere was held captive by King Mordred at his fort on nearby Barry Hill.
The route passes over Alyth Hill and on to open moorland by the massive standing stones of Heatheryhaugh.
From where it is back to Bridge of Cally and on to the start point at Blairgowrie.
Walk from Alyth to Bridge of Cally, Glenshee. Kirkmichael, Glen Isla, Alyth.
Stay for a night or two at discounted rates. we will organise taxis to transport you to and from the next stop.
Eat at our local hotels, Indian restaurant or chinese carryout in Alyth. Pack your lunch - local shops open from early to late.
Leave your car in our private car park and stay also on your final night before heading for home.
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‘Walk
Auld Alyth’
Background Music
from
"Old Favourites"
by “Craggan”
DVD £9.99
ON SALE
By post from Old Stables
Tel: 01828 632547
UK - first
class pp £2.00
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Alyth
the History
In Alyth in 1200AD
King William the Lion, King of Scotland (1143 - 1214) signed a
charter
and again between 1201 and 1211 signed further charters relating to
Arbroath Abbey which he built in 1178AD.
The town of Alyth was mentioned five times in the Registrum Vetus de Aberbrothock,
therefore it can be reasonably assumed that Alyth was in existence a hundred
or
more years earlier
and is now approximately one thousand years old.
Granted a Charter by King James III in 1488, Alyth was raised to the rank of
Burgh of Barony with the right to hold markets and fairs.
There has been a Christian
presence in this area since the 6th Century via St. Moluag, a contemporary of
St.Columba.
Alythians have a pride in their town, its' history, beauty and characters.
We hope you'll find some of this as you wander through Alyth and through
time.
The Ancient part of Alyth was on the high ground. |
Alyth
bed and breakfast vacation accommodation, stay at Old Stables,
Blairgowrie, Scotland UK
bordering Angus Glens - Perthshire - Heart of Scotland.
Walk the Cateran trail,
a five night serviced walk in the area of Perthshire and Angus.
Please find photographs of the garden and interior of Old Stables bed and breakfast
and self catering
holiday homes as well as the gardens,cateran trail and recommended places to visit while staying. |
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Stair and original wall
dated around 1850 |
Raised fireplace with
copper canopy |
Horse collar decorates the
original wall |
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Self
catering holiday apartments
Old Stables |
Birdhouse attracts a variety
of birds all year |
Garden room where
breakfast is served. |
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Glamis
Castle |
The
Cateran Trail |
many
more images to follow:
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