Sunday 31 March 2013




Do you deserve a little luxury this spring? Then book my current favourite Abade holiday house, Croftgarrow at Glen Lyon. Great location, great hot tub, great log burner...just great luxury!

Sleeps 4 & is available from 5th April for 7 nights for £750
Click here to see more

Monday 25 March 2013


Easter at Stirling Castle.....sounds fun!

"Join us this Easter weekend for a great family day out.
We’ll have a special Children’s tour that will take us on a journey to Easter Past.  We’ll also have our own version of the egg hunt with our Palace Mice Treasure Trail.  Search the castle for the missing palace mice and if you find all the clues and solve the mystery then you can claim your treasure!
Family Fun this Easter Weekend!

Try your hand at crossbow and see if you have got what it takes to become the Queen’s Champion or jest with the best and meet the Queen’s Fool to see if you can make a royal laugh.
Visit the Regimental Museum where you can take a guided tour, complete the kids' activity sheets or join in the family handling sessions.
Our Unicorn Café will also be serving a lovely carvery lunch and freshly made hot cross buns.
So for an Easter with an historical twist come along and spend the day with us."

Easter Weekend takes place Sat 30 & Sun 31 March 12pm-4pm and is included in admission price.
Still time to book a cracking last minute easter break at www.abade.co.uk or call 01764 684100
Arrive Good Friday 29th March;







Abade's Top 5 things to do in the
Easter School Holidays in Perthshire

1) Vist Loch of the Lowes, near Dunkeld to see the returning Ospreys and build an Easter bird house or feeder to help attract birds to your garden this spring.  Try out the smart new hides too!
Good Friday 29th March 11am-3pm  £5 per bird box to take home.
Sat 6th April 1-3pm Learn about migration and the Osprey's journey with an interactive game trail. Child £1, Adult £3.  Tel 01350 727337  click for more details

2) Meet the Famous Grouse and enjoy and painting, craft, an egg hunt and RSPB kid's activities
Saturday 30th March all day! Free kids lunch box with every adult meal.
The Famous Grouse Experience, Glenturret Distillery Tel 01764 656565 

3) Take a Highland Safari in Aberfeldy.  Get the kids closer to nature in a forest or a mountain safari.  Available every day from 1 hour to 4 hour trips. Tel 01887 820071

4) Easter Sunday - Scone Palace - Meet Captain Jim and enjoy some pirate fun, outdoor activities and entertainment in the Palace grounds.  There will be a tasty hog roast for all to enjoy. click for more details

5) Comrie Croft - Clan Craft Skills.  Enjoy a day of activities; building fires, story telling, ceilidh and more.  Tuesday 2nd April and  Wed 3rd April 11am-3pm. Tel 01764 670140
You might also see the returning Ospreys from the new hide.  click here to follow the Osprey updates 

Saturday 16 March 2013

Have you visited the new cafe at The Famous Grouse yet?  
It's so comfortable, I noticed a lady having a snooze by the fire yesterday!  
Sample the new cafe for yourself and join in the Easter Activities on Sat 30th March & Sunday 31st March 

  • Meet The Famous Grouse himself at 12pm and 3pm each day
  • Easter craft and gift stalls
  • Egg painting and Egg Hunts for the kids 
  • Free RSPB kids activities - Sat only 

Click here for more details on the Famous Grouse website

Why not book a short break at one of our properties near Crieff and enjoy all that Perthshire has to offer this Easter?  Click her to book a short Easter break with Abade





Last Minute Deals for a Cracking Easter Break 
in Perthshire at www.abade.co.uk
Our hot top picks for  Easter Weekend 
from Friday 29th March are; 

    • Waterside Braco                    Sleeps 2,  3 nights £167
    • Fiscal's Flat Perth                  Sleeps 2,  3 nights £190
    • Tay Views Perth                     Sleeps 4,  3 nights £272
    • Ben Ghlas Loch Tay              Sleeps 4, 3 nights £425
    • Guthrie Court Gleneagles      Sleeps 5, 3 nights £455
    • The Quaich Loch Tay            Sleeps 6, 3 nights £595
    • West Blairmore Crieff            Sleeps 8, 3 nights £550

Or call 01764 684100


Friday 15 March 2013

Check out what Highland Safari have been up to for red nose day.  Are you doing something funny for money today?

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Thursday 14 March 2013




Logierait Country Market starts again this Saturday 16th March 10-2pm
(and every 3rd Sat in the month thereafter)

Enjoy live music, sample some local produce and crafts and best of all, ride on the wee train! A great day out for the family.
Click here for the Railway Farm website

Mill of Logierait Farm
Pitlochry
PH9 0LH

Phone: 01796 482 222



Join The Scottish Wildlife Trust at
Loch of Lowes Visitor Centre Dunkeld for a great calendar of nature events this spring;

Sat 23rd &Sun 24th 11-4pm Spring Equinox family Fun Day  
Find out what the equinox is and how it affects wildlife. 
The day includes crafts, quizzes and nature trails.

Thurs 28th March 11-3pm  Guided Spring Nature Walk       - 
Ranger led walk from Dunkeld to Lowes with time to spend at the visitor centre. Meet at the Tourist Info Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld.  Adults £3 Children £1 

Friday 29th March 11-3pm Kick off the school holidays by making a B&B for the Birds! Make a Bird House or feeder and learn how to help birds in your garden this spring.  £5 per bird box to take home.
 Find out more by clicking here


Saturday 2 March 2013



Treat your mum this 
Mother's Day 
Sunday 10th March
Abade's top 5 inspirational ideas; 





1. Sunday Lunch with Mum in the Ballroom Blair Castle
Enjoy the snowdrops and early bulbs in the gardens of Blair Castle, then retire inside for
a homemade Sunday roast next to the roaring fire. Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, PH18 5TL
10th March 12pm – 3pm
Booking Essential 01796 481207. 

2. Lunch at Dean's Let's Eat  

Dean’s at Let’s Eat are opening especially for Mother’s Day
12-2.30pm 3 course lunch and Dean's appetiser all for £25
To book call 01738 643377

View the special Mother’s Day menu at www.letseatperth.co.uk 

3. Afternoon Tea at Scone Palace
Spoil your mum with a royal afternoon tea served in the Murray suite at Scone Palace.
2-5pm £25 for 2 (£10 for each additional guest) 
Upgrade to a champagne tea for and extra £6 per head
Booking essential 01738 554916
Click here for more details

4.Traditional High Tea at Loch Leven's Larder 

Take a walk with your mum round the beautiful Heritage Trail at Loch Leven, finishing up with a Traditional High Tea at Loch Leven Larder.  Adults £13.95, Children £7.95
To book call 01592 841000
Click to view the Mother's Day High Tea menu 

5. And finally for the Adventurous Outdoor Mum;

Highland Safari Red Deer Encounter Aberfeldy

"Come face to face with Britain's largest native land mammal – the majestic Red Deer on our Red Deer Encounter, This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up really close to these magnificent animals. Armed with a handful of deer feed, stroll into our Deer Park with a knowledgeable Safari Ranger to be met by our friendly Red Deer Herd. Feed and stroke these magnificent animals as your Safari Ranger tells you about their fascinating life cycle, likes, dislikes, habits and personalities. A unique experience with great photo opportunities, ideal for families or individuals seeking a close encounter with nature at its best. Our Red Deer Park also has a viewing platform which is totally free and you can get some great views of our Herd."

Duration: 20 mins Cost £5 per person Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for 1 on Red Deer Encounter until 28th March 2013. Quote “What’s On


To enjoy a holiday in Perthshire book one of our comfortable holiday cottages at www.abade.co.uk