Kinross And Loch Leven

Kinross lies ten miles to the east of Dollar. A lot of charm is added to the town by the beautiful views of Loch Leven which the place gifts visitors.

The shores of trout-filled Loch Leven also happens to be most attractive part of Kinross. Nearby is the Balado Farm, the site of the annual T in the Park (www.tinthepark.com), a very large outdoor weekend music event in Britain. Phone code: +44 (0)1577

Tourist Information

The A91 meets the M90 Edinburgh -Perth motorway by the town of Kinross, which is mostly bypassed by tourists speeding north to the Highlands or south to the capital. Kinross comes under the remit of the Perthshire Tourist Board and you don't even have to venture too far from the motorway to visit the helpful local Tourist Information Centre, which is next to the service area at Junction 6, Tel. 863680 April-June, September-October Monday-Saturday 0930-1730, Sunday 1100-1600; July, August Monday- Saturday 0930-1800, Sunday 1100-1700.

Eating Out

If you're passing by around lunchtime there's a good restaurant only a few hundred yards away, The Grouse and Claret, at Heatheryford Country Centre, Tel. 864212. They serve game and seafood and also cater for vegetarians (mid-range, open daily except Mon). They also have three rooms for B&B.

Another good place to eat, and cheaper, is in the café of Dobbies garden centre Tel. 863308, next to the tourist office, or The Butterchurn, Tel. 01383-830169, just off Junction 4 on the M90.

In Kinross itself is Carlin Maggies, 193 High Street, Tel. 863652, a restaurant serving contemporary Scottish food.

Region

Stirling & Trossachs

Activities

Quad Bike Extreme Activity in Fife
Quad-biking at its most extreme - Scottish terrain meets Japanese metal. AM & PM slots available. Usually books early.
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Mini Highland Games in Perthshire
Find your competitive streak to allow you to be the whisky bottle winner. This is a great activity to combine with others, we can arrange it all for you.
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Hovercrafting, Quad Biking or Clays
Enjoy a combination of Hovercrafting along with Quad Biking and Clay Shooting or choose between these to make the best of your day in Fife!
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South Queensferry Sumo Wrestling
It is an event where the opponents meet up to battle and force your opponent out of the ring. Have fun while you trip, smack and blooter but no dirty tricks!
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Archery Lessons near Perth
Will you be the one that hits gold!!! A competitive activity for you and your team - who will be boasting the most in the pub later...
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Local Sights & Activities for Kinross And Loch Leven

Loch Leven Castle

On an island in the middle of Loch Leven, and visible from the M90, is the lonely tower of Loch Leven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned for almost a year at the behest of Queen Elizabeth. She made a dramatic escape in May, 1568, with the help of her young, impressionable jailer. There's not much left of the 14th-century ruin, but it's an evocative place full of romance and history. During the summer a ferry leaves from Kinross to the island. (HS) Apr-Oct Mon-Sat 0930-1730 (ends 1630 Oct).

RSPB Reserve

Not far from Loch Leven – Junction 5 off the M90 – is the RSPB reserve at Vane Farm, Tel. 862355. There are several nature trails to follow and three hides from which to observe the rich bird life of the loch. In autumn and winter you can see thousands of geese, as well as birds such as tufted duck, teal and peregrine. In September you may also see ospreys hunting for fish on the loch. Daily 1000-1700.

T In The Park

Just to the West of Kinross in Balado is T In The Park the "Glastonbury of the North" is A popular music festival held in July, with over 60,000 people desending on the small town of Kinross. Previous Headliners included The Darkness, Greenday, Foo Fighters,REM, Oasis, Manic Street Preachers and Radiohead.