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Local Attractions/Places to visit/Things to See and Do in Perthshire

Dunning is a quiet unspoiled rural village situated right in the heart of the Ochil Hills in Perthshire and is a perfect location for those wishing to be off the beaten track yet still centrally located for easy travel. The world famous Gleneagles Golf Complex and Hotel is situated close by. There are also many Pictish relics around the area including stone coffins and standing stones. The historic Dupplin Cross is now housed in the nave of St Serf's Church, a 12th Century Norman Church which is situated right in the middle of the village and about a mile outside the village stands a monument to the mysterious Maggie Walls who apparently was a local witch who was burned to death in the 17th century. There are many local woodland walks and there are tennis courts, a bowling green and a 9-hole golf course in the village but there are also many other beautiful places to see within easy reach. The village is situated in the Earn valley, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful scenery, and is an ideal location for touring, and for walking, fishing, golfing and many other countryside activities.

Walking in Perthshire

Within a few minutes walk of the hotel you can choose from a gentle ramble round the local glen to a more challenging walk up the Ochil Hills. A short car journey up through Crieff towards the Highlands gives you the opportunity of "bagging a munro" although this should perhaps be left to the more "serious" hillwalkers. The beautiful countryside round Dunning gives plenty scope for the nature lover to while away a few hours in tranquil surroundings.

Fishing for salmon and trout in Perthshire

Dunning has a flourishing Angling Club with a beat on the river Earn nearby. Daily fishing permits can be obtained locally or if you prefer fishing for trout there are a few good well stocked fisheries in the area where permits can be obtained for a few pounds.

For Golfing Holidays in Scotland

Dunning Golf Course is just a two minute walk from the hotel and offers a challenging 9-hole (par 66) course.

There are many other courses in the area within an easy 45 minute car drive and for those golfers who prefer a sterner test perhaps the best known is the PGA course at the Gleneagles Hotel which is around five miles away. Travel to and from local courses can be arranged on request.

Other Activities

If walking, golf or fishing are not to your liking, other activities include:

all-weather tennis
bowling
horse riding
shooting

Hire of equipment for some of the above activities are available locally.

How to Find Us

Dunning is situated around 12 miles south of the city of Perth and is just off the main A9 Perth - Stirling dual carriageway. If travelling up the A9 from Glasgow/Stirling towards Perth there is a well sign-posted turn-off around 2 miles after the Auchterarder bypass. Dunning is around 2 miles from the motorway exit.

If approaching Perth from Edinburgh and travelling on the M90 motorway, take Exit ( Bridge of Earn) and then follow the road signs for Dunning from the village of Bridge of Earn itself. Dunning is around 8 miles from the motorway exit.

The Dunning Hotel is located just off the main village square and close to the local Golf Course.

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