Guidebook for Alyth
Parks & Nature
The Den 'O' Alyth is a tree lined and steep sided narrow river valley and is a designed Site of Specific Scientific Interest, it is notable for being naturally seeded and directly descended from the original deciduous woodland that once covered great swathes of lowland Scotland. The Alyth burn runs through it and there are various lengths of looped trails, great for dogs or families.
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Alyth Den
The Den 'O' Alyth is a tree lined and steep sided narrow river valley and is a designed Site of Specific Scientific Interest, it is notable for being naturally seeded and directly descended from the original deciduous woodland that once covered great swathes of lowland Scotland. The Alyth burn runs through it and there are various lengths of looped trails, great for dogs or families.
The Reekie Linn is a waterfall on the river Isla at Kilry. The Scots word "Reekie" means smoky and "Linn" is a waterfall. You can park your car at Kilry Bridge and walk up the side of the Isla to catch some amazing views of the Waterfall.
12 locals recommend
Reekie Linn Waterfall
The Reekie Linn is a waterfall on the river Isla at Kilry. The Scots word "Reekie" means smoky and "Linn" is a waterfall. You can park your car at Kilry Bridge and walk up the side of the Isla to catch some amazing views of the Waterfall.
Arts & Culture
Admission is free and the museum although small is full of interesting local exhibits and gives visitors a taste of life in a small rural market town over the ages.
8 locals recommend
Alyth Museum
6-8 Commercial StAdmission is free and the museum although small is full of interesting local exhibits and gives visitors a taste of life in a small rural market town over the ages.
Entertainment & Activities
Sited on Bamff Estate, the Scottish Woodland Skills Centre has a purpose built training venue; a large hard-standing area, a grass activity space surrounded by woodland, and an off-grid wooden bothy, powered by a wind turbine, heated by a wood stove and built by volunteers from recycled materials. Courses range from wood carving to knife making, chainsaw use to teenage adventure days and more. They have a programme of regular courses, mostly running at weekends, and also offer drop in activity sessions every Wednesday during school holidays. Bespoke activities for groups can be arranged.
http://www.scottishwoodlandskillscentre.co.uk/
Scottish Woodland Skills Centre
Sited on Bamff Estate, the Scottish Woodland Skills Centre has a purpose built training venue; a large hard-standing area, a grass activity space surrounded by woodland, and an off-grid wooden bothy, powered by a wind turbine, heated by a wood stove and built by volunteers from recycled materials. Courses range from wood carving to knife making, chainsaw use to teenage adventure days and more. They have a programme of regular courses, mostly running at weekends, and also offer drop in activity sessions every Wednesday during school holidays. Bespoke activities for groups can be arranged.
http://www.scottishwoodlandskillscentre.co.uk/
Outdoor Explore is based in a converted church and is a joint venture involving Outdoor Explore and Alyth Cycles. You can take part in cycling, kayaking and walking tours, as well as a 'Canoe Beaver Safari' and archery courses. The company's employees are very experienced and whatever type of outdoor activity you like, Outdoor Explore will be able to provide for you. Their website is https://www.outdoorexplore.org.uk/ and their phone number is 07904 324 102.
12 locals recommend
Outdoor Explore
Balmoral RoadOutdoor Explore is based in a converted church and is a joint venture involving Outdoor Explore and Alyth Cycles. You can take part in cycling, kayaking and walking tours, as well as a 'Canoe Beaver Safari' and archery courses. The company's employees are very experienced and whatever type of outdoor activity you like, Outdoor Explore will be able to provide for you. Their website is https://www.outdoorexplore.org.uk/ and their phone number is 07904 324 102.
Food Scene
The Wee Bear is a lovely little cafe, near the Loch of Lintrathen Reservoir. It is family run and has delicious, wholesome food and a friendly atmosphere. However, it is closed on a Tuesday and Wednesday so make sure you know when you will be around! If you are confident, you could take the 2 hour walk there, and take a look at the Loch while you're at it.
Lodge at Lochside
The Wee Bear is a lovely little cafe, near the Loch of Lintrathen Reservoir. It is family run and has delicious, wholesome food and a friendly atmosphere. However, it is closed on a Tuesday and Wednesday so make sure you know when you will be around! If you are confident, you could take the 2 hour walk there, and take a look at the Loch while you're at it.
The Alyth fish and chips have been deemed the best in Scotland, and rightly so. Friendly staff, great chips, and better fish. What more could you ask for?
6 locals recommend
The Alyth Traditional Fish Bar
1 Airlie StThe Alyth fish and chips have been deemed the best in Scotland, and rightly so. Friendly staff, great chips, and better fish. What more could you ask for?
The Lossett Inn is a small, cozy pub. Serving typical pub food, at a reasonable price, it is a relaxed place to go with your family or as a couple.
The Lossett Inn
1 Losset RdThe Lossett Inn is a small, cozy pub. Serving typical pub food, at a reasonable price, it is a relaxed place to go with your family or as a couple.
The Glenisla Hotel is a homely, welcoming restaurant that serves comforting, inexpensive food in a hospitable environment deep in the Glens. The staff are very open and helpful, and they can provide food for people with a variety of allergies or dietary needs. Their website is http://www.glenisla-hotel.com and their phone number is 01575 582 223.
12 locals recommend
Glenisla Hotel
The Glenisla Hotel is a homely, welcoming restaurant that serves comforting, inexpensive food in a hospitable environment deep in the Glens. The staff are very open and helpful, and they can provide food for people with a variety of allergies or dietary needs. Their website is http://www.glenisla-hotel.com and their phone number is 01575 582 223.
Shopping
Although Glenshee Pottery is a bit further afield than some of the businesses near Bamff, it is really worth a visit. As well as a small cafe, they hand throw their own pottery. With a lovely atmosphere and really intricate and beautiful pottery on sale, the half hour drive is a small price to pay. Their phone number is 01250 882 238
Fresh Tracks Glenshee Within Glenshee Pottery
Although Glenshee Pottery is a bit further afield than some of the businesses near Bamff, it is really worth a visit. As well as a small cafe, they hand throw their own pottery. With a lovely atmosphere and really intricate and beautiful pottery on sale, the half hour drive is a small price to pay. Their phone number is 01250 882 238
The shop at Peel Farm has lots of upmarket gifts and trinkets, as well as a small farm shop selling eggs, meat and various other types of local produce. There is also a small cafe on site, and you can take a short, signposted walk to the gorge where the river Isla flows, past the herd of deer that live on site.
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Peel Farm
The shop at Peel Farm has lots of upmarket gifts and trinkets, as well as a small farm shop selling eggs, meat and various other types of local produce. There is also a small cafe on site, and you can take a short, signposted walk to the gorge where the river Isla flows, past the herd of deer that live on site.
Sightseeing
Mount Blair is one of the most prominent and iconic hills of the Glenisla/Alyth area. With a relatively easy walk up, the views are to die for. If you decide to venture up the hill on a very clear day, you can even see the 50 miles to the Forth road bridge in Edinburgh, or so they say.
Mount Blair
Mount Blair is one of the most prominent and iconic hills of the Glenisla/Alyth area. With a relatively easy walk up, the views are to die for. If you decide to venture up the hill on a very clear day, you can even see the 50 miles to the Forth road bridge in Edinburgh, or so they say.
Essentials
An old Butcher's, with friendly staff and a truly local feel. An hour walk, or 10 minute drive away.
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5 Commercial StAn old Butcher's, with friendly staff and a truly local feel. An hour walk, or 10 minute drive away.
All your basic groceries can be bought here. There is lots of parking in the square as well.
Co-op Food - Alyth
3 Market SquareAll your basic groceries can be bought here. There is lots of parking in the square as well.