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.


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.


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.

Images of Auld Alyth
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‘Walk Auld Alyth’

Background Music from
"Old Favourites"
by “Craggan”
DVD £9.99

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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.

stair at Old Stables
fireplace at Old Stables
Horse collar at Old Stables
Stair and original wall
dated around 1850
Raised fireplace with
copper canopy
Horse collar decorates the
original wall
lairdie lows steading self catering holiday home old stables courtyard
birdhouse oldstables.com
breakfast room, oldstables.com bed and breakfast, Alyth, Scotland
Self catering holiday apartments
Old Stables
Birdhouse attracts a variety
of birds all year
Garden room where
breakfast is served.
Cateran trail a five night serviced walk taking in Perthshire and Angus Glens
glamis pictures, castle 7 miles from Old Stables, Alyth
A serviced walk starting in Alyth

Walk The Cateran Trail

Glamis Castle
The Cateran Trail
many more images to follow:
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Old Stables,
2 Losset Rd, Alyth, Blairgowrie
Perthshire PH11 8BT. Scotland

Tel: +44 (0)1828 632547

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