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EASTERSHIAN
g a t h e r i n g
AUGUST2023 wwwrlc-globalcom
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WHERE, WHAT & STUFF TO KNOW
Whereexactlyis EasterShian?
Thefulladdressis EasterShianFarm, Amulree,Dunkeld, PH80DB.
Thenearesttowns areDunkeld, Aberfeldyand Pitlochry.
How do you recommend we get around?
Hiringacarwouldbe best but we will be arranging transport to and from Easter Shian each day for those attending the gathering.
Whereisour nearestlaundry?
TheAberfeldy
Steamieoffersa
laundryserviceand isbasedonthe
mainsquarein
Aberfeldy
Weather/packing-anyessentials?
Please pack sturdy walking shoes/boots or trainers, the terrain isrural!
A waterproof jacket and plenty of layers for the changeable weather is recommended. We will have somemidgierepellentonhandbut it might also be worth buying a midge net! Easter Shian is usually fairlyprotectedbythewind(which they don’t like) but if you are headingwest,it’samust!Theycan bevicious!
Where is our nearest shop for provisions?
The Courtyard Shop in Kenmoreiswellstocked
InAberfeldyyoumightalsolike
Coop–localsupermarket
TheShopbyBallintaggart
BreadalbaneBakery
ErrichelDeli
LONandAranBakeryDunkeld
Scottish deli the oldest Deli in Scotland atDunkeld
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WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE A HIGHLAND COO?
Therearethreeresidentinthe neighbouringfarm,soabsolutelyyes. TheirnamesareMorag,Blondieand Isla.
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WHERE CAN I WALK OR HIKE NEARBY?
WEREALLYARESPOILEDFORCHOICE.
TheWalkHighlandsisanexcellentresource.Herearesomeofourfavourites. Schiehallionisthenearestmunro(Scottishmountainover3,000ft).hereare someofourfavourites.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/pitlochry.shtml
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/schiehallion.shtml
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/falls-of-acharn.shtml
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/kenmore-hill.shtml
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WHISKEY
ANEXPERIENCEOFSCOTLANDWOULDBEREMISSWITHOUTWHISKEY
Whisky/shops
Roberstons,Pitlochry,excellentwhiskyshop https://www.robertsonsofpitlochry.co.uk
TheWhiskyBox,Dunkeld,smallindependentwhiskyshop https://www.dunkeldwhiskybox.co.uk
HouseofBruar(ScottishCountryClothingandFoodHall) https://www.houseofbruar.com
DISTILLERYTOURS
LocallywehaveDewarsofAberfeldy https://www.dewars.com
WithaMichelinstarredrestaurantLaliquevistGlenTurret https://theglenturret.com/
Furtherafieldyoucanvisitseethefulllisthere
SCOTLAND
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SIGHTSEEING
SHOULD WE BOOK A TOUR OUT TO THE HIGHLANDS OR IS THE CONFERENCE IN THE HIGHLANDS AND WE'LL SEE THEM WHEN WE GET THERE?
Ifyouneedspecificrecommendationspleaseemail medirectlyrachel@rlc-global.com
You will see a fair amount of the lower Highlands which is where we are based but if you have time, we highly recommend trying to fit in one or more of the West Coast islands.
HighlandGames
Highland Games and Heavy Athletics-Isthisworthtryingtogo &see?
Yes, but depends on timing. My highest recommendation would beTheBraemarGatheringon2nd September, our local games have been held before you make the trip.
This site lists them and may be helpful.
https://scotlandwelcomesyou.co m/scottish-highland-games/
Fringefestival
FringeFestival.
Is this worth attending? Yes. It is a really vibrant time in Edinburgh and worthexperiencing
You can also soak it up by walking down the Royal Mile and see some ofthestreetperformers(forfree!)
Edinburghsecrets
Edinburgh&Glasgoware 90minutesaway
"local/secret"Edinburghrestaurantsyou recommend? n Edinburgh, there are somereallybrilliantplaces:
LannanBakery
TwelveTrianglesforpastriesandcoffee
ThePalmerston
SmithandGertrude-brilliantwinebar
Aizle,NotoandTipo - all in the same “family”andoutstanding
The Lookout (by Gardener’s Cottage) hastremendousviews
Glasgow Gloriosa
Celentanos
Bothcomehighlyrecommended
07 EMAIL RACHEL@RLC-GLOBAL.COM FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
BeyondAdventure- bikesforhire,guidesforhikes,watersports–great people–askforRossorPete
https://www.beyondadventure.co.uk
DewarsDistillery–ourmostlocalwhiskyismadeherewww.dewars.com
ArtbyRyanHannigan,Aberfeldyhttps://ryanhannigan.co.uk
TheWatermill-ourfavouritebookshopandcafe https://www.aberfeldywatermill.com
TheBirksCinema-artdecoandjustrenovatedcommunityruncinema andcafé,goodforarainyafternoon!https://birkscinema.co.uk
ErrichelRestaurant-cafeanddeliwithincredibleviews
https://errichelhouseandrestaurant.co.uk
ScottishdeeratHighlandSafaris,Dullhttps://wwwhighlandsafarisnet
Furtherafield
(anhourorsofromaccomodation):
Fortingall–charmingvillage,homeoftheancientYewTreeandmorepretty, wildviews
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/fortingall/fortingall/index.html
BridgeofBalgiePostOffice-lovelydramaticdrivethroughGlenLyon Scotland’snarrowestandloneliestglen,lotsofhikingandwildswimming, greatcakes,checkit’sopenbeforeyouheadoff!
https://wwwfacebookcom/people/Glenlyon-tea-room-postoffice/100083019656442/
SconePalacehttps://www.scone-palace.co.uk
Mhor84https://mhor84netandRobRoy’sGrave,Balquidder https://sobt.co.uk/rob-roys-grave/
Pitlochry/BlairAtholl
Queen’sView–QueenVictorialovedthisspotandit’snothardtoseewhy–sadlythecaféandvisitorcentreareclosedbutyoucanstillvisit(packa picnic!)https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tay-forestpark/queens-view-visitor-centre
S i g h t s e e i n g
BlairCastle–homeoftheAthollHighlanders–lotsofhistorytodiscoverhere https://atholl-estates.co.uk/blair-castle
Lovelythingsthatarenearby
(within20milesorsoofaccommodation):
Kenmore
TheCourtyard,Kenmorehttps://www.taymouth.co.uk/restaurant/ Ferryman’s,TaymouthMarinahttps://www.taymouthmarina.com/ferrymansinn/
Grandtully
IainBurnett,TheHighlandChocolatier -amazinghotchocolate,world renownedtrufflesandchocolatetours!https://highlandchocolatiercom
ClunyGardens–fullbloomandlotsofredsquirrelsawait(ifyou’relucky!) https://www.clunyhousegardens.com
Dunkeld
Aran–excellentbakeryandcoffeetogohttps://www.aran-bakery.com
ByNova–stopforcoffeeandpastrieshereandbrowsethestore https://wwwbynovacouk
JeffreysofDunkeld–oneofDebbieandDave’smostfrequentedinteriors shops https://www.jeffreys-dunkeld.co.uk
TheHermitage-prettyspotforawalk,don’tmissOssian’sHallandPineCone Pointhttps://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hermitage
TheBirnamOakancienttreereferencedinShakespeare’sMacbeth https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-birnam-oak-p2571371
TheLandroverExperience–offroadinghttps://experience.landrover.co.uk
Arty
BirnamArts,Birnamhttps://birnamarts.com
BirnamStudio,Birnamhttps://mridulabasi.co.uk/gallery
Aberfeldy
CastleMenzies–ournearestcastle–homeofClanMenzies https://www.castlemenzies.org
GlenLyonCoffee–incrediblelocalroastery–greatcoffeetositinortogo https://www.glenlyoncoffee.co.uk
S i g h t s e e i n g
HouseofBruar–theHarrodsofthenorth–hugecountrydepartmentstore https://www.houseofbruar.com
BlairAtholDistillery–anotherlocaldistillery,inPitlochry
https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/blair-athol
Leapingsalmon!https://www.pitlochrydam.com
Killiecrankie Soldier’sLeap–afamousandimpressivestory https://hiddenscotland.co/listings/soldiers-leap/ HighlandFling–bungee!https://www.bungeejumpscotland.co.uk
Edinburgh
EdinburghCastlehttps://wwwedinburghcastlescot
NationalMuseumofScotlandhttps://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-ofscotland/
NationalGallery https://wwwnationalgalleryorguk
PrincesStreet andScotMonument
https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/scott-monument
GreyfriarsBobbyhttps://www.historicuk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Greyfriars-Bobby/
ScottishParliamenthttps://www.parliament.scot
CaltonHillhttps://ewh.org.uk/explore/the-unesco-world-heritagesite/calton-hill/
Arthur’sSeathttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-andarthurs-seat-p914341
StirlingCastlehttps://www.stirlingcastle.scot
Falklandhttps://wwwvisitscotlandcom/info/towns-villages/falkland-p238941
OutlanderFilmingLocations
https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/attractions/tv-film/outlander
S i g h t s e e i n g
What’sinstoreforthoseattendingthegathering?
Allwillberevealedintime.Comewithanopenmind!
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