Activities in Strathtay Village

Golf

Strathtay Golf Course was established in 1909 and is preparing for its centenery in 2009. It is a wooded parkland course with a mixture of flat holes and some reasonably hilly ones. There are some particularly challenging holes where local knowledge is essential! It is soon to be upgraded to allow playing as an 18 hole course and the views from the sixth and eighth tees are worth the green fee alone. Fees are £12 for weekday ticket and £15 for weekends. Discounts apply for juniors. For the 2008/09 season the joining Fee is £40 and full membership is £120 a year with senior membership at £80 a year. The fee for students and juniors is £40 and £20 respectively with no joining fee. Please contact secretary Alistair Robinson for membership and further information on 01887 840373. Strathtay Golf Club is soon to have its own website.

Cycling

Strathtay is on Route 7 of the national cycle network (Lochs and Glens) and there are many opportunities for on and off road cycling in the surrounding area. A good map showing the on and off road routes in the area is the "Cycling in Highland Perthshire Map" available at any Perthshire tourist office. More recently Strathtay has become part of the route of the Etape Caledonia, the UK's only closed road cycle event. An excellent place to hire bicycles is Escape Route in Pitlochry.

Walking

Highland Perthshire is known for its natural beauty and wildlife and Strathtay has an abundance of both to see whilst walking. There are many walks in the area that Strathtay can be a base for. Strathtay forms part of the Rob Roy Way and for those who just want to do part of the route, there is an overhill track from Strathtay to Pitlochry near the golf course.

Water Sports

Strathtay Village sits on the River Tay and there are a number of companies offering the thrill of conquering the Grandtully Rapids. Grandtully rapids is a most important venue and training ground for the Scottish Canoe Association and they operate a campsite at Grandtully. Local water sports companies are Splash and Nae Limits.

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing

Fishing permits for trout and salmon fishing are available from Wades Newsagent, Aberfeldy (01887 829512). The permit costs £20 a year (including trout and salmon) for locals and includes the pools at Pitcastle, Grandtully and Findynate. There are currently no day permits in operation.

The trout season runs from 15 March to 6 October 2008 and the salmon season runs from 15 January to 15 October 2008. An Associate membership category is also available which includes the above pools plus Bolfracks and Aberfeldy.   It costs £30 for the year and is for all fishing except salmon and seatrout.

Further information is available at Aberfeldy Angling Club

Shops

Strathtay Store's is the village store and post office and sells a huge variety of goods. It also has an ATM and photocopier. It's opening hours are Monday to Saturday 7.45am to 6pm and on Sundays 9am to 4pm. The Post Office is open 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays.

In neighbouring Grandtully there is the excellent Strathtay Chocolatier, Legends Coffee House and Lochrann Arts. This business is fast establishing itself as a favourite and specialises in hand crafted, unique and fresh chocolates together with a first class coffee shop.

Accommodation for your stay in Strathtay Village

Bendarroch House Hotel was built over 100 years ago by a whisky merchant and resembles a small castle with two bottle like towers from the outside. The hotel has been refurbished and has six guest rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Antique furnishings lend an atmosphere of bygone luxury. The public areas have large open fireplaces and comfortable seating in classic surroundings. There is a beautiful dining room, creating an ambience to meet the most discerning tastes.

The hotel has a guest cottage and stunning walled garden with huge old trees sloping down to the clear waters of the River Tay. Further details, including tarrifs and booking can be found at the Bendarroch House Hotel website. There is also a guest house at Dundarave

Self Catering Accomodation can be found at The Gushat,Woodside and Strathtay House within the village.

Just outside the village, self catering accomodation is available at The Ballinduin Bothy

Across the river in Grandtully, accomodation can be found at the newly refurbished and child friendly Inn on the Tay which offers six bedrooms and provides good quality lunch and dinners.

Self catering accomodation in and around Strathtay can also be found at CKD Galbraith Holiday Homes