Mains of Taymouth

ABERFELDY TRIATHLON

Sunday 19th August 2018

What a challenge! There is still time to enter!!!!!

For those of us less active why not comealongathon and support this local energised charity event.

Set in stunning Highland Perthshire this middle distance race comprises of 1900m swim in Loch Tay Scotland's largest and deepest Loch, followed by a challenging 90km road cycle over the shoulder of the mighty Schiehallion and wilds of Loch Rannoch. Finally, bikes down and a 21km run in the grounds of Taymouth Castle ending up at the finish line at Kenmore Recreation ground.

For those of you who have not visited Kenmore you don't know what you are missing. Arriving from Aberfeldy just a short 6 miles away driving down the brae you get your first stunning glimpse of Loch Tay in front of you and Taymouth Castle to the left. Look to the distance and see the mighty summits Ben Lawers and its satellite Munros in the distance. Perfect for any Munro bagger!

Here at the award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course we are proud to welcome all the triathletes we have staying onsite who return year after year.

After an exhilarating day come back to the luxury of Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course. Many of our properties have log fires, saunas and hot tubs to soak away those aching limbs.

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

The majority of our properties are pet friendly and with our location it is the perfect place to pamper that pooch!

Please visit our website for a selection of Special Offers

Edinburgh's Famous S Luca's Ice Cream comes to Kenmore and what better time to arrive than now when we are having the such wonderful weather!

Who doesn't like ice cream? Here at the award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course we felt the need to do a taste test just to reassure you all!

And the verdict was DELICIOUS!!!!

For those of you who have not heard of S Lucas ice cream, it is a luxury dairy ice cream that has been crafted from their grandfather's original recipe who had a passion for sourcing quality ingredients.

There have two shops in Edinburgh one in Morningside and one in Mussleburgh always popular and always busy with queues out of the door!

Queue no longer! Come and visit the Courtyard Shop and Delacatessen proud suppliers of S Luca's treasured ice cream.

Whilst in the shop take advantage of browsing through their various luxury items and wonderful food produce. Don't forget to look out for their varied and delicious home made fudge!

Also on site we Perthshire's finest 9 hole Golf Course open to our residents and non residents.

Our very own Mains of Taymouth Stables

And we are pet friendly!!!

All good reasons to visit!!!

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

Fly High at this year's 100th Anniversary Edinburgh Tattoo and languish in luxury at The Award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course. The 'perfect' best of both worlds!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is in the iconic setting of Edinburgh Castle. This year it runs from 3rd - 25th August and celebrates 'the skies the limit' welcomes Scotland's Year of Young People with an array of colourful performers from across the globe.

Each Year the Tattoo embraces different themes, nature, creativity and international flavour that is sure to entertain a large cosmopolitan audience. It brings together thousands of people annually for a spectacular celebration of music, entertainment, pomp and ceremony.

If you have not yet experienced this event it is a must for all ages!

The Award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course is a approximately one hour and 30 minutes away from Edinburgh.
After the hustle and the bustle of Scotland's capital city retreat to the highlands for some rest and relaxation. Many of our properties have log fires, saunas and hot tubs.

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

The majority of our properties are pet friendly

All good reasons to enjoy the tranquil, friendly welcome we have waiting for you.

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

Come along on Wednesday 4th July and experience Kenmore's traditional Scottish Highland Games

Fun for all the Family!

Who doesn't enjoy a highland fling, a tossing of the caber, pipes playing, a good old tug of war and last but no least a big beefy Scotsman in a kilt! Kenmore Highland games has it all and much more. It is a riot of vivid colours, beautiful surroundings and has that 'feel good' factor.

Kenmore Highland Games is known locally as the friendly games and is an evening of traditional highland games always with a spectacular turnout!

Whilst experiencing the highland games why not stay at the award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course and choose from one of our 43 luxury properties. Many equipped with log fires, saunas and hot tubs, the perfect way to relax.

After your exhilarating evening out you can rest assured you can 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 Course, The Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli and stables all available onsite.

The majority of our properties are pet friendly and with our location it is the perfect place to pamper that pooch!

All very good reasons to visit for that perfect holiday!

Kenmore Highland Games photography courtesy of Archie Mclaren at
Kenmore Photography

We have specials offers for July see our website for details www.taymouth.co.uk or call 01887 830226.

Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course (formerly known as Kenmore Golf Course) has been designed to be a challenge for all level of golfers. Beautiful panoramic views give this course a wide open feel, but don’t let this fool you – each hole will test your shot making ability!

It is host to Kenmore Golf Club and Taymouth Castle Golf Club in addition to the many onsite guests, visitors and locals who play on a regular basis. It also hosts a Junior League budding professionals in the making coached by our very own professional Ryan Scott. Ryan not only offers coaching to our Juniors but for anyone who is interested in improving their technique.

Kenmore opened in 1992 on converted farmland in the heart of highland Perthshire by the banks of the Silvery Tay. The design of the golf course was quite straightforward as the landscape was, almost unbelievably, perfect for a golf course. Last year we celebrated our 25th Anniversary and the sun shone beautifully for us.

The amenities at Kenmore are of a very high standard, so if you visit the course as part of a golfing break or longer golf holiday, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Superb hospitality awaits you at The Courtyard Bar & Restaurant and our stunning, award winning luxury holiday cottages, lodges and holiday homes here in Highland Perthshire provide the perfect accommodation for residential golf breaks and holidays.

As well as Mains of Taymouth Golf Club , Perthshire is home to Scotland’s best inland courses with the likes of Gleneagles and Rosemount within easy reach.

Kenmore is central to the whole of Scotland so if you do wish to sample Championship courses or visit the Open, then St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Troon and Loch Lomond are all within easy stricking distance.

Yesterday Stuart Macgregor, our head Green Keeper hit a hole in 1 on the 7th Green!!!! Come along and try your luck!!!

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

Imagine a small unspoiled picturesque story book village in the heart of Highland Perthshire - Think Kenmore!

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.

Within the village itself you will find the heart of Kenmore is "The Square", a street lined with attractive mainly black and white buildings. The most imposing of these is the Kenmore Hotel. On the opposite side there is the village shop and post office. The eastern end of The Square is dominated by the elaborate stone gateway leading to the estate of Taymouth Castle and the beautiful parish church stands at the west end of the square.

Whilst discovering Kenmore why not stay at the award winning Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course and choose from one of our 43 luxury properties. Many equipped with log fires, saunas and hot tubs, the perfect way to relax.

With so much to do you will really be spoilt for choice! With so many activities to do for all ages it can be a real family occasion.

Explore Loch Tay Safaris

‘IOLAIRE’ is a 12 rib seater which will take you on a unique cruise on Loch Tay exploring the history, heritage and folklore of Perthshire’s largest Loch. Cruise highlights will include The Crannog, The Abandoned Village of Lawyers, Queen Sybilla's Island, The Loch Tay Fault Line and The Loch Tay Kelpie.

If you fancy a go at boating your self just around the corner you will The Loch Tay Boating Centre where you can hire from a selection of boats to suit your needs. The also hire out bikes as do Highland Safaris.

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.

For something a little bit more daring why not try White Water Rafting, a great family day out.

Further afield visit Highland Safaris - Dull

Activities for all ages & cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacks

Also worth a mention is the award winning Highland Safaris situated in Dull,

twinned with Boring in Oregan USA, also famous for its comical road sign, great photo opportunity!

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 Course, The Courtyard Bar & Restaurant, the award winning Courtyard Shop & Deli and stables all available onsite.

The majority of our properties are pet friendly and with our location it is the perfect place to pamper that pooch!

All very good reasons to visit for that perfect holiday!

For stunning photography of Kenmore take a look at local photographer Archie Mclaren's work at Kenmore Photography

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

Tickets now on sale for the Enchanted Forest 2018

Book now! Don't miss your chance! last year they all sold out!

With only a 30 minute drive away from the Enchanted Forest why Why not make the experience even more spellbound and stay at the award winning The Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course

The Enchanted Forest is run by The Enchanted Forest Community Trust and is Scotland’s premier sound and light event and runs from the 4th October to 4th November 2018. A magical must for all! It is set among the stunning Autumn woodland of Forestry Commission Scotland's Faskally Wood in Highland Perthshire.

Tickets are not officially on sale until June, however you can purchase an early ticket by using the link below.

https://enchantedforest.seetickets.com/tour/the-enchanted-forest?pre=enchfrst

Why not extend your stay into a short break and experience and discover more of magic of Highland Perthshire.

Come to visit peaceful Highland Perthshire . Visit 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!

Whilst here there are many relaxing walks to choose from. Enjoy a leisurely stroll round nearby Taymouth Castle Estate, visit Black Rock viewpoint

overlooking Loch Tay or choose from one of the many hills and Munros nearby.

After your exhilarating day out why not come back to the luxury of Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course. Many of our properties have log fires, saunas and hot tubs to soak away your aching limbs.

Or if you fancy a more chilled out time 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, if the over indulgence of the festivities allows.