As I drove to work today surrounded by spectacular scenery I reminded myself to be grateful for living in such a beautiful part of the country and never take it for granted.



You too could live this dream!



So many people have fallen in love with Highland Perthshire and Balloch Park is the perfect place to own a luxury lodge, where you can live or visit on a regular basis and bring your family and friends. Balloch Park is within easy access to the urban hubs of Scotland and it a gateway for your highland adventure. A fantastic opportunity to be close to nature away from all the traffic. 


Otters, red squirrels, ospreys and many other indigenous species surround Balloch Park. Sit in your very own tranquil setting enjoying the ospreys fishing on the river, the stunning views that change every second and the peace and quiet.

Situated on the banks of River Tay, hidden away in a sheltered glade on the exclusive award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf course you will find Balloch Park

Own your own bolthole in the country.
Invest in a buy to let holiday home with guaranteed return and tax savings. Treat yourself to a luxury break in one of the investment holiday homes.

You wont regret it!




For further information please visit www.ballochpark.co.uk

Sales on 01887 830226 or info@ballochpark.co.uk







Imagine this! An idyllic Highland Hogmanay  set in the picturesque village of Kenmore which hosts the end of the River Tay and the beginning of Loch Tay it is your perfect get away!  Visit peaceful Highland Perthshire at one of its sleepiest times of the year and enjoy the ambience and tranquillity that is so needed after all the hustle & bustle.



You can expect a warm welcome and a wonderful Hogmanay with the award winning Courtyard Bar & Restaurant hosting a Gala dinner dance with live music to get you going. Our traditional piper will pipe you all outside for the countdown of the 'Bells' followed by a stunning display of fireworks and back inside for more music and dancing, not forgetting the highly 'spirited'
 Auld Lang Sine!!!



You can have a fabulous blowing off of the cobwebs on New Years Day with one of  our many beautiful Highland Perthshire walks or a round of golf at Perthshires finest 9 hole Golf Course and come back to the luxury of your 5* accommodation and chill out.  Our properties are ideally suited to cosy up and celebrate the brand New Year. Many of our properties have open fires, saunas, pool tables and hot tubs. 



Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.


Why not bring bring your four legged friend ?


All good reasons to enjoy the tranquil, friendly welcome we have waiting for you. 
We have offers available for the last of our properties - so book now, don't miss out!

  See our website for details www.taymouth.co.uk or call 01887 830226.





With Christmas just around the corner it's that exciting time of year when all becomes festive. 

What better way to start off the season than a trip to Scotland's vibrant capital Edinburgh. With so much going on and so many options you can guarantee an action packed day.




Just some ideas for you!


Christmas Tree Maze


And many more to choose from for all ages!!!! With all the hustle and bustle and a wonderful displays and aromas will get you right in that Christmas spirit!

We currently have a special offer on during with any 4 night stay for the price of 3 if you book in November and December excluding Christmas & New Year. Extend your experience and enjoy the Festive Fun!

Did you know that here at the award winning  Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course we are only a short distance away from these Festive Frolics, just a short 1.5 hour journey. Enjoy a day out and come back to your property and  indulge in luxury. Take advantage of our spectacular scenery right on our doorstep and take one of our many wonderful winter walks.


Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.








Who doesn't like children? We all do! Who likes a holiday without children? Let's be honest we all do! After the hustle and bustle of half term is over why not treat yourself to a luxury mid week break here at the Award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course.


We offer a variety of 5* luxury self catering properties with many being an any day arrival and a minimum of a one night stay. So why not take advantage of a mid week break and check our website for special offers.



It situated in the beautiful tranquil village of Kenmore a hidden gem It is extraordinarily beautiful ask anyone!!!! Many people visit for the first time and cannot believe such a wee place is hidden away within an hour and a half of Scotland's major cities.

Kenmore hosts the end of the River Tay and the beginning of Loch Tay it is your perfect get away. The River Tay is Scotland's longest at 119 miles and is one of the country’s five big Scottish salmon rivers and attracts a vast number of fisherman to the area.



There are many relaxing walks to choose from. Enjoy a leisurely stroll round nearby Taymouth Castle Estate or visit Black Rock viewpoint  overlooking Loch Tay.





If you fancy a trip to the cinema why not visit our local cinema  The Birks, Aberfeldy, great selection of movies for young and old alike. You can even take a glass of wine in and sit back and relax. Or perhaps a visit to the local distillery Dewars for a tour or a wee dram.








Whatever your plan you can rest assured you will return back to Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and enjoy our luxury accommodation and surroundings. Many of our properties have log fires, saunas and hot tubs, the perfect way to relax. 



The majority of our properties are pet friendly and with our location it is the perfect place to relax with your four legged friend.


Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.




Here in Scotland we are known for our adventurous ways! 
Deep fried Mars bar anyone?


Just four years ago Perth Chocolate Festival was launched in the City Centre and has now grown from a mere 15 stalls to over 40 with the addition of our new nation's favorite, GIN. Did you know that 70% of Gin in the UK is made in Scotland?

The weekend of Saturday and Sunday November 17th & 18th the centre of Perth will be alive with delicious aromas of all things chocolate and the distinct taste of new craft Scottish Gins that are on offer. 


Gin has become increasingly popular with all variety of flavours to suit everyone's taste. 

Among the most popular of Gins appearing at the Chocolate and Gin Festival is Redcastle Gin known best to be served with pink peppercorns 
and a zesty twist of lime.


The award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course is within easy reach of Perth merely a short 40 minute drive away.  Why not stay with us and enjoy the luxury of our properties, many with log burning stoves, saunas and hot tubs to relax with that special gin of your choice.


If you haven't satisfied your chocoholic tendencies why not stop at  the Highland Chocolatier, based in Grandtully on your way back from Perth.


Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli - also selling all things chocolate and gin related and much more! or else why work off all that chocolate have a trek at the stables also onsite.








Love is in the Air!!!


From mid-September to early November heralds the start of the rutting season.  Red deer battle for the right to mate with as many hinds as possible, sometimes impregnating 30 to 40 hinds during the rut! They are known as his ‘harem’.

Experiencing the rut in the wild like this is truly magnificent! The Atmosphere is filled with energy and testosterone! The biggest stags, roar, tilt their heads back and stare wildly, showing their powerful neck muscles and shaggy manes. This is usually enough to make any challengers to walk away, but sometimes it does come to a fight where they butt and clash antlers.

The red deer is Britain’s largest land mammal and it is estimated there are 400,000 in Scotland alone. Sixty or more can be gathered on a hillside where you will see the largest stag charging around keeping all his hinds together. The idea is to warn off his rivals, maybe smaller, younger ‘Lotharios’ who will stroll on the edges of the herd, waiting for their chance!

From the hilltops you can hear their mighty roar and what a magnificent sound it is, one not to miss.


For those of you who would like to get up close and personal with red deer Highland Safaris is a must! Here you can learn more about the habitat of the red deer and get to hand feed them.



After your red deer encounter why not be come back and relax in one of our luxury properties here at Mains of Taymouth, where rutting is non existent merely a bit of luxury in tranquil and serene surroundings.


Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.




The majority of our properties are pet friendly so no reason to leave your furry friend at home.


See our website for details and special offers www.taymouth.co.uk or call 01887 830226.





Be Dared to be Scared!


Experience and enjoy the mystic charm.




Scotland is the home of a host of haunted castles. For a truly supernatural experience why not visit Highland Perthshire which offers a variety of all things spooky! From haunted castles to ghost walks and wonderful traditions. 

Just around the corner from the award winning Mains of Taymouth
Country Estate & Golf Course you will find the Crannog Centre where on the 31st October hosts a night of Celtic Samhain, an event not to be missed. Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. This is an extremely popular event so don't miss out! 

  
Castle Menzies also close where a number of paranormal encounters have been recorded in the castle. Reports of a man shouting near the Chief's bedroom, children are heard laughing and there is whistling, footsteps and a boy seen running down the main cellar. As is that is not scary enough three women thought to be Witches have been seen in the meat cellar.


Further on down the Loch side a short drive from the Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course you will find the village of Lawers, an area rich in romantic history and romantic traditions.  There you will find the House of Lawers a former Laird’s House which was the last home of the Lady of Lawers who is remembered for her various mysterious prophecies.
She is said to have planted an ash tree at the north end of the church, with the warning that when it grew to the height of the little spire, the church would fall. Spookily, the church was so severely damaged in a the thunderstorm and the ash tree perished and the church was never used again.
She also warned that “A ship driven by smoke will sink in Loch Tay with great loss of life’ before the construction of steam ships - one of which did sink in the loch!!!!



Whatever your spooky goings on why not be come back and relax in one of our properties here at Mains of Taymouth, where we cannot guarantee a ghostly encounter but a bit of luxury in tranquil and serene surroundings.


Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.


See our website for details www.taymouth.co.uk or call 01887 830226.


It's a Dogs Life!!!!




With statistics showing that 24% of the UK’s households own at least one dog, and a dog population of 8.5 million, it just goes to show we are a nation of dog lovers!
With our breath taking scenery and wonderful walks who would want to leave their four legged companion at home? 
I know here at Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course, we would not. The majority of the staff here own at least one dog with some of the team owning three, so we know a thing or two about dogs!


We welcome all dogs, all breeds and all sizes on to the Estate. Many of our guests comment on how welcome they are made to feel. It starts with check-in, you are encouraged to bring your dog into Reception so we can all swoon over your precious friend. Then each dog receives their own welcome bag containing a map of walks, spare poo bags and a treat (and sometimes a goodie out of our secret stash!)
From then on it is Canine bliss all the way.

A quote from one of our guests:
“The accommodation is brilliant set in beautiful surroundings.  So very dog friendly; our spaniel was welcomed in the courtyard and was even allowed to join us on the golf course!  The walks around the area are amazing”.
Why not come and see for yourself? Take you




Kenmore has wonderful walks on offer from the flattish circular walk round the Taymouth Castle grounds or forrest commission coloured walks on Drummond Hill with the walk to the viewpoint 'Black Rock'.  


Falls of Acharn is a stunning circular walk where you can see the Victorian Hermits Cave and cross over the actual falls ending up with a wooded downhill meander allowing you to take in the stunning scenery this part of Perthshire has to offer.



The area is a haven for walkers with a good choice of riverside and woodland walks and plenty of mountains to climb including Ben Lawers, Schiehallion and a circuit of four Munros (Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairs and Creag Mhor) known as the Glen Lyon Horseshoe.



Whatever your plan you can rest assured you will return back to Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and enjoy your luxury accommodation and surroundings. Whilst staying with us you can enjoy Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf CourseThe Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli  and stables all available onsite.





All very good reasons to visit for that perfect holiday!

Why not come and see for yourself!
We do however, appreciate not everyone is a dog lover. We have a selection of properties that are pet free.


See our website for details www.taymouth.co.uk or call 01887 830226.


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