Glen Lyon
If you have your own transport, make a detour up Glen Lyon, one of the most beautiful of all Scottish glens. Though it is a prominent Central highland destination , Glen Lyon is little known and less visited. Extending over 25 miles , Glen Lyon is pictersque and well worth exploring and is close to the village of Fortingall in the East.
On a summer's day there can be few lovelier places on earth, as the River Lyon tumbles through corries and gorges and through flowering meadows, with high mountain peaks on either side and eagles soaring overhead. It's no surprise that Wordsworth and Tennyson waxed lyrical over its qualities. The road from Fortingall runs all the way to the head of the glen, at Loch Lyon. This is walking and fishing paradise. There are several Munros to 'bag' and fishing permits are available at the Fortingall Hotel.
Region
PerthshireCastles Nearby
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Carnban Castle
The castle is three miles west of Fortingall in Glenlyon. It's on the north side of the road above the bends and among the trees. It is largely ruined.
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Fortingall Yew Tree
Ancient 5000 year old Yew Tree - one of the oldest living things in Europe - much despoiled but fascinating for all that.
Hotels near Glen Lyon
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Mains of Taymouth Luxury Cottages, Perthshire
A superb selection of award-winning luxury holiday cottages, many with hot tubs and saunas.
- Sleeps: 2 to 10
Glen Lyon Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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The Salmon House in Fortingall Glen Lyon - sleeps 4
Cottage in the small village of Fortingall near to end of Glen Lyon in Perthshire. Sleeps four people in two bedrooms.