Raith Farm
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Things to do while staying at Raith CottageOur great central location means that this is a destination that suits a wide variety of tastes for holiday activities.
The hills to the west and north offer stunning walking and every variety of outdoor pursuit while the local golf and fishing is world renowned. And for those looking for a less strenuous and restful time there is a wide range of local attractions to enjoy.
GolfPerthshire offers 40 golf courses ranging from the grandeur of Gleneagles and St Andrews to the excitement of highland 9 hole courses. There are 6 courses close to Raith, including Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Crieff, Comrie and Muthill. It is necessary to book the larger courses in advance but VisitScotland operates a Perthshire Green Card discount scheme.
The sheer variety of walking on offer in the local area is staggering, from the peaks of Ben Vorlich and Ben Chonzie on the doorstep to the Munros of the Lawers group and beyond. There are also a number of pleasant and less taxing low level walks through beautiful scenery in the local area. We would be happy to advise on walking routes if required.
FishingSome of the finest salmon and trout fishing in Scotland is available on the River Tay and the River Earn nearby and Raith provides an ideal base for a fishing break. The salmon season runs from 15 January to 15 October and trout from 15 March to 6 October. Given sufficient warning we would be happy to help in arranging fishing in the local area.