Aberfeldy - A Lively Town in Highland Perthshire

Situated on Scotland’s longest river, the River Tay, Aberfeldy was immortalized by the poet Robert Burns in his poem The Birks of Aberfeldy. Visit the heritage exhibition that the city hosts to experience the history of this town chronicled in songs and poems. Read about the town or pick up a book with a hot cuppa at The Watermill Bookshop, Café and Gallery. With a lot to see in this quaint town, look for cheap hotels in Aberfeldy that offer a comfortable stay.

Located in the heart of the Perthshire Highlands, the town derives its name from Abair Pheallaig - the mouth of the Pheallaig Burn. The natural beauty of the burn and the rest of the town will enthrall you and a leisurely stroll through the bylanes is highly recommenced. But there is more than one way to experience all the town has to offer and if you are looking for some adventure, white water rafting, abseiling, mountain biking, gorge walking, bungee jump, and canyoning are some of the activities both residents and tourists enjoy. If you are looking for places to stay in Aberfeldy, then it’d be wise to look for ones that are closer to these activities.

The town features a memorial to the Black Watch, a children’s park, and an 18-hole golf course. The town square is a hub of restaurants, shopping stores, and art galleries and received Fairtrade Town status in 2002. You can find some great accommodation in Aberfeldy if you choose to stay close to the town square.

Constructed entirely with composite materials, the Aberfeldy Footbridge connects two holes of the town’s golf course on either side of the River Tay. The Bridge is breathtakingly beautiful and is one of the prettiest attractions here.

This is the perfect destination for lovers of art, cinema, books, crafts, nature, and music. You can also explore Castle Menzies nearly, which was once the seat of the chiefs of clan Menzies for over 500 years. If you are looking for something more modern, the city also features a community-owned Birks cinema. So look for cheap Aberfeldy hotels and take in the beauty of this place.