The Cottage, Methven

Methven is a sizeable village sitting in the Scottish region of Perth and Kinross. With history dating back to 1306 when The Battle of Methven took place during the Scottish Wars of Independence, it makes a historic delight of a base from which to explore rural Scotland, with its rolling farmlands providing a plethora of scenic walking routes at any time of the year. Be sure to explore the nearby castle standing east of the village, built by the Duke of Lennox, it being one of the last traditional tower house style castles to be built in Scotland. There are a range of wonderful amenities within the village, with all of a convenience store, pub and Post Office, alongside a church, bowling club, playing field with sports facilities and skate park, and a variety of quaint businesses worth exploring. Within easy reach is the vibrant city of Perth resting alongside the River Tay where you can find a wider selection of shops and eateries to take your pick from as well as the attractions of breweries and distilleries where you can sample some traditional Scottish whisky, the historic wonder of Scone Palace, a Category A-listed house with a breath-taking Georgian Gothic style, plenty of golfing opportunities, waterside walks, its own racecourse, Museum and Art Gallery, and so much more! Venture further out to the coastal city of Dundee, where you can find a range of wonderful museums presenting its maritime heritage such as in the RRS Discovery, Verdant Works and more, while the Camperdown Wildlife Centre is sure to be a delight for all ages. A UNESCO City of Design, there’s plenty of beautiful buildings to marvel at too, with attractions for all tastes scattered around the city. In reach of Blairgowrie, St Andrews, Crieff and the Cairngorms National Park for those seeking outdoor adventure slightly further afield, Methven makes the perfect holiday base for discovering all of the excitement that Scotland has to offer.