Tuesday 22 April 2014

Murraypark Hotel - Viewpoints and Scenic Drives

Murraypark Hotel - Viewpoints and Scenic Drives

Murraypark Hotel - Viewpoints and Scenic Drives
Scotland is renowned for its beautiful scenery and sights which you’ll love to explore! There’s a range of fantastic viewpoints and scenic drives located near to Crieff which will ensure you enjoy an excellent visit. Discover them with us and enjoy an escape which all the family will love! We’ve got some of the best for you to discover.

The Knock offers an exciting climb to The Knock’s summit where there’s a fantastic viewpoint offering beautiful views across Strathearn to the Ochils as well as Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin.

Additionally, Buchanty Spout Salmon Leap is the best site in Perthshire to watch salmon leaping where you get close to these fantastic fish!

The Birks of Aberfeldy offers truly beautiful scenery with excellent waterfall views which will make for an exciting visit.

The Queen’s View, Loch Tummel by Pitlochry offers one of the most iconic views in Scotland where you can enjoy a view of the loch as well as Schiehallion.

Lochearnhead offers some fantastic attractions for you to enjoy as well as crannog or loch dwelling. Enjoy a walk to Ardvorlich and nearby Ben Vorlich by the loch.

Perthshire Tourist Route will see you venture through Aberfeldy to Ballinluig near Pitlochry. You will enjoy exploring the beautiful landscape of the Sma’ Glen for a truly fantastic visit.

Loch Earn by Bike will treat you to excellent loch views as you explore by bike.

Ring of Breadalbane Explorer will take people and their bikes six times every day every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Summer. It will stop at the Scottish Crannog Centre, Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, Highland Safaris and the Watermill bookshop and gallery.

We’ll ensure you relax after enjoying these fantastic viewpoints and scenic drives at the Murraypark hotel. You’ll be able to indulge yourself with our scrumptious food and drink as well as our relaxing rooms. Visit our fantastic viewpoints and scenic drives and enjoy a truly enticing escape!  

Wednesday 16 April 2014

Murraypark Hotel - Local Events

Murraypark Hotel - Local Events

Local Events
Murraypark Hotel - Local Events
We have a range of fantastic events in and near Crieff across the year! When you visit there will always be an exciting attraction for you to enjoy, we’ve some of the best for you to discover!

From the 4th to the 6th of July the Scottish Game Fair is perfect for all the family and will allow you to learn about Scotland’s countryside in an exciting and scenic setting. There will be an exciting programme of attractions as well as excellent food for you to enjoy.

Additionally, from the 18th to the 20th of July the 80s Rewind Festival will treat you to fantastic 80s music with a range of exciting entertainment.

On the 3rd of August the Bridge of Allan Highland Games will treat excited crowds to traditional highland games by Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument. There will also a number of excellent attractions for you to enjoy.

On the 10th of August the Crieff Berry Festival will treat you to a celebration of local berries. Perthshire is renowned for its fruit and this festival will allow you to discover some truly fantastic food and treats!

Also on the 10th of August the Perth Highland Games will allow you to immerse yourself in traditional highland games with many exciting events. There’s also an array of attractions for all the family to enjoy.

On the 17th of August the Crieff Highland Gathering will also treat you to exciting traditional highland games which you’ll love.

The 17th of August will also see the Pipe Band Competition immerse you in one of Scotland’s most iconic attractions with a traditional pipe band competition.

From the 21st of August to the 24th of August the Blair Castle InternationalHorse Trials and Country Fair is Scotland’s most renowned horse event which attracts thousands of visitors. There will be a range of modern and country displays with many exciting events for you to enjoy.

From the 20th of September to the 21st of September The Great Scottish Brave Harvest Chilli Festival  is a celebration of chilli which will treat your taste buds to a truly unique festival!

From the 3rd to the 26th of October The Enchanted Forest is a beautiful sound and light show which will see you venture through forest pathways as surrounding trees are lit for a truly enchanting attraction.

From the 11th to the 18th of October the Dover’s Tryst Walking Festival celebrates Crieff’s history with a number of walks which people of all ages will enjoy. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside and scenery with this excellent festival.

We’ll ensure you relax after your day’s exciting discoveries at the Murraypark hotel. You’ll be able to indulge yourself with our scrumptious food and drink as well as our relaxing rooms. Visit these events and enjoy a truly exciting escape! 

Monday 7 April 2014

Murraypark Hotel - Attractions For Kids

Murraypark Hotel - Attractions For Kids

Murraypark Hotel - Attractions For Kids
We know that when the kids enjoy themselves you’ll have a fantastic holiday and with an array of immersing attractions for kids near Crieff, all the family will have an exciting escape! We’ve got some of the best for you to discover.

MacRoasty Park is very close to the hotel and is perfect for kids. There’s a children’s play park and live music in the Summer for all to enjoy.

The Ceramic Experience will treat children to painting where specialist staff will help you and your kids paint pottery at this exciting attraction. There’s also a ballpool for kids and entry and parking is free.

Auchingarrach Wildlife Park will let you discover an array of beautiful animals as well as having play areas for kids and crazy golf. There’s also an excellent gift shop which we’ll all love!

Auchingarrach Wildlife Park is also home to Do It Outdoors where you can immerse yourself in an array of adventurous activities which are perfect for all the family.

Noah’s Ark offers a number of fantastic activities at this exciting fun centre. There’s a play area and ceramics studio which will treat kids to a fantastic visit.

Blair Drummond Safari Park will treat you to a diverse range of animals all from the comfort of your own car or one of the viewing areas. There’s also a restaurant where you can relax!

Highland Safaris will immerse you in off-road and walking safaris for a truly fantastic visit. There’s a discovery garden with pond dipping which kids will love as well as wildlife for you to enjoy!

The Crannog Centre is an excellent visitor and educational centre where you can learn how Iron Age people built their crannogs which are loch dwellings. All the family will enjoy  the crannog tours and a number of exciting displays at this fantastic attraction.

We’ll ensure you relax after your day’s exciting discoveries at the Murraypark hotel. You’ll be able to indulge yourself with our scrumptious food and drink as well as our relaxing rooms. Visit our attractions for kids and enjoy a truly exciting escape! 

Friday 4 April 2014

Murraypark Hotel - Castles and Historic Attractions

Murraypark Hotel - Castles and Historic Attractions Near Crieff

Murraypark Hotel - Castles and Historic Attractions
Scotland is full of castles and other historic attractions; it’s what we’re renowned for! There’s thought to be around 2,000 castles in Scotland and many of them as well as other exciting sights are located near to Crieff. Visit them with us and enjoy an escape which all the family will love! We’ve got some of the best for you to discover.

The Library of Innerpeffray is just 5 minutes from Crieff and is Scotland’s first free public lending library. There are collections on local gardens, farming and lots more for you to explore. It will ensure a truly immersing visit and is open from March to October.

Scone Palace has crowned many of Scotland’s Kings and offers fantastic palace tours as well as walks through the gardens. There are also attractions to keep the kids excited including a playground and there’s a restaurant for you to indulge yourself.

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most historically important sites. All the family can enjoy a tour as you learn about the castle’s history and heritage and younger guests will love the History Hunters tour. You’ll be treated to fantastic stories for all to enjoy!

The National Wallace Monument will let you learn about one of Scotland’s most iconic historical figures. You’ll learn about past battles, see his fantastic sword and enjoy breathtaking views from the tower.

Blair Castle and Gardens will also ensure you enjoy a fantastic attraction where you can learn about the lives of those who worked and lived there as well as Scotland’s history. There’s lots to do, including 30 public rooms to explore as well as the Castle’s attics and a climb to its rooftops. You’ll also be able to enjoy a walk through the Castle’s gardens.

Lochleven Castle is another excellent attraction which will ensure an immersing visit. You’ll love learning about its rich history and discovering an array of exciting sites.

Glamis Castle will treat you to a fantastic tour where you can explore the castle’s Italian gardens as well as its nature trail. Look out for a range of wildlife and enjoy an exciting visit to this castle!

We’ll ensure you can relax after your day’s exciting discoveries at the Murraypark hotel. You’ll be able to indulge yourself with our scrumptious food and drink as well as our relaxing rooms. Visit our castles and other historic attractions and enjoy a truly exciting escape!