What to do during school holidays in Perthshire
Wondering what to do during the school holidays in Perthshire? The region offers so many fun things to do for families, from exploring in the fresh mountain air to plenty of indoor activities for when the weather doesn’t play ball.
We’ve put together some of the best school holiday activities to help entertain kids and adults alike during the October half term this year.
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre
Home to the famous Salmon Ladder, Pitlochry Dam offers the chance to see the strong-willed fish make their way up the dam and over the other side through a unique viewing chamber.
Learn all about the salmon’s life cycle and the incredible feat of engineering required to build the dam. There’s a café serving all manner of savoury and sweet treats too.
October TayFest
The October TayFest, taking place from October 12th – 19th, is designed toencourage people to try something new – from venturing on an autumn watch safari to rock-climbing.
The whole family can experience the best fun that Perthshire has to offer, and there’s sure to be something for everyone. Ghost hunters can experience the spooky side of Kenmore on a ghost walk, whilst art enthusiasts can get their fix at a free exhibition at the Watermill Bookshop in Aberfeldy.
The Perth Treasure Trail
For a brilliant way to see Perth’s hidden gems, download a Perth Treasure Trail. Visitors canexplore new places while locals can re-discover their own neighbourhood on a self-guided trail that guides you around Perth on a two hour walk.
Featuring easy clues for the little ones and more challenging ones for grown-ups, this trail is a great way to get outside on a crisp autumn day during the school holidays.
Scale a Munro
Perthshire offers amazing opportunities for hillwalkers and Munro-baggers – especially the seven that overlook the banks of Loch Tay. Specialist mountain guides Steven Fallon Mountain Adventures even claims they can all be climbed in one day if you are particularly fit and healthy.
Taymouth Marina offers an excellent base for hillwalking with the family – it makes the walks a lot easier when you know you’re coming home to BBQ under the stars, a fire pit to cosy up around and your own personal hot tub.
The Enchanted Forest
The world-renowned Enchanted Forest is a magical experience. Stare in wonder at fantastical light and sound displays set throughout Faskally Wood in Highland Perthshire.
This is a perfect chance to get in the autumnal mood as you take an unforgettable walk through the woods. The theme for this year is ‘Cosmos’, inspired by the natural beauty of the starry Scottish skies.
Dive into watersports
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the watersports on offer at Taymouth Marina – our watersports run right up until the end of October.
Our giant stand-up paddleboards are the perfect family teamwork activity, and you can warm up with a delicious hot chocolate at our café afterwards.
Another fun family activity would be to take a picnic, hire some sit-on kayaks and paddle out to Sybilla’s Island in the middle of Loch Tay to enjoy lunch with an amazing view.
Taymouth Marina is the perfect base from where you can enjoy all of these school holiday activities and more – take a look at our comfortable accommodation and get in touch today.
