What to do and see in Aberfeldy, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

Situated on the banks of the River Tay in Aberfeldy, Beyond Adventure’s By the River base is the perfect springboard for your holiday adventure! Specialising in Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding we have an activity suitable for all ages and abilities. Our expert guides and instructors will give you an experience that will inspire you to come back again and again!

Splash White Water Rafting offer adventure and activity holidays in a range of accommodation from self catering lodges to hotels. Activities include rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, paintball, quad biking, abseiling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a whole host of exciting outdoor adventure activities in and around Perthshire. Our number 1 aim is to provide our customers with an adrenaline-rush of an adventure experience which they will never forget! We include the latest safety equipment and safety precautions, so you can have the experience of a lifetime and remain as safe as possible from start to finish. Splash always aim to provide one of the highest quality adventure experience services available, which is why we don’t skimp on the things which will really make your day out with us very special and as safe as possible. Free photography with our rafting trips. We also own and run adventure holiday companies in Morocco and Spain as well as running expeditions to challenging locations around the World.

Karelia House, Scotland's premier craft destination, is set in stunning Highland Perthshire on the banks of the rivers Tay and Lyon. We are simply a crafter's paradise! We stock an abundance of yarns from merino to Tibetan Yak and lots more in between as well as a vast range of fabrics and batiks. Our coffee shop offers a warm welcome with comfortable seats around our woodburning stoves. Enjoy a coffee and homemade baking. Or why not stay for lunch and choose from delicious homemade soups or a selection of light lunches. We have outside seating with beautiful views of the Tay Valley and a play park for the children.

Experience exceptional outdoor adventures in Highland Perthshire with Wee Adventures. With over 20 years experience, Biscuit leads and guides activities with a uniquely infectious enthusiasm and a talent for coaching. We are passionate about the benefits of being active and being in nature. Wee Adventures offer a nurturing environment where all ages can learn new skills, challenge personal limits, boost self confidence, appreciate nature and enjoy time and space in the great outdoors. Grab your family, friends or colleagues and join us for a Wee Adventure; let the kids go wild on our School Holiday Activity Days or do it more regularly with our Adventure and Bike Clubs; book a Brilliant Birthday Party; sign up for our Confident Canoe courses or step off the beaten track with an Adult Adventure Taster; bring your pre-schooler to the woods and enjoy a Wee Scamps adventure. ps You will have to ask Biscuit where his name comes from, nobody tells the story better.

Our 16th-century 'Z-plan' castle is a unique building with an exciting history: occupied by Cromwell's forces in the 1650s, captured by the Jacobites in 1715, and visited by Bonnie Prince Charlie for two nights during 1746 on his way to Culloden, before it was seized by Hanoverian forces. The Castle was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years. Situated in a strategic location, it was involved in much of the turbulent history of the Highlands. Castle Menzies is a spectacular sixteenth century Scottish castle, restored during the twentieth century by the Menzies Clan Society. Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid Renaissance example of the transition in Scottish castles from earlier rugged Highland fortresses to later mansion houses. Many of the Castle's rooms remain intentionally unfurnished to allow a better understanding of the structure and fabric of the building, which our visitors greatly appreciate. This is not a plushly furnished family home. Rescued as a ruin in 1957 by the then recently re-formed Menzies Clan Society, the Castle has been lovingly restored from dereliction by generations of Society members and was placed into a charitable trust in 1993. It is open to all as a visitor attraction, museum, Clan centre for the Menzies Clan and venue for weddings, concerts and other hire. All proceeds are exclusively used for the continued restoration and maintenance of the Castle, its Walled Garden and the Old Kirk of Weem.

Opened by Michael Palin, The Watermill is Winner of the Independent Bookshop of the Year award for the whole UK. Over three floors, the converted mill houses the bookshop, contemporary art gallery and cafe in a unique environment, complete with comfy chairs - a browser's paradise. Next door is our homes and gardens shop, Homer. We are open seven days a week, 10am - 5pm (11am on Sunday).

Discover the Dewar family’s pursuit of Scotch whisky perfection in the distillery they built in 1898. Producing the beautifully balanced single malt at the heart of the Dewar’s blend, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is the spiritual home of America’s top selling Scotch. Tour the distillery to see how we create the distinctive honeyed richness of our spirit. Access our atmospheric warehouse and learn how we double age our whisky for extra smoothness. Explore our interactive exhibition, guided by our bespoke app. Soak up the atmosphere in our welcoming cafe and Whisky Lounge, and fill your own bottle from our hand-selected casks. Booking online is essential to secure your experience. Free parking and foreign language leaflets available.

Family business creating metal sculpture & garden art from found objects, scrap parts and mild steel. Sculptures large & small mostly depicting the natural world, wildlife & local surroundings & often with an element of fun & a touch of humour, with a strong recycling ethos.