Birks of Aberfeldy: Highlands and the Tay Self Guided Audio Tour

Aberfeldy, Scotland
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Aberfeldy, a charming Highland market town with rich ties to whisky, military history, and poet Robert Burns, on a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour.

Starting at the Co-op car park, you’ll explore scenic streets, the River Tay, and iconic landmarks like Wade’s Bridge and Moness Falls.

Highlights include the Art Deco Birks Cinema, the world’s longest plastic footbridge, the historic Watermill-turned-bookshop, and the Black Watch Memorial.

Walk the famous Birks path where Burns found inspiration, visit Aberfeldy Golf Club, and spot signs of Scotland’s beaver reintroduction.

This tour blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fascinating stories in a town that bridges the Highlands and Lowlands.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Stroll by this popular Art Deco confection by Strathmore Picture Houses, built in 1939 and rejuvenated by the community in 2013
  2. Pass by
    Take a scenic stroll through this tranquil golf course, built in 1895, with 9 holes, along the iconic Tay river
  3. Pass by
    Walk along this peaceful river, at 120 miles long, it is one of the best salmon fishing rivers in western Europe, attracting anglers from all over the world.
  4. Pass by
    Sneak a peek at this monument overlooking the river and bridge, unveiled on 1887, commemorating the first mustering of the Black Watch as a regular army regiment, under the direction of General Wade.
  5. Pass by
    Pass by this historic water wheel, which includes an 1800s kiln ventilator, renovated in 2004 as a book shop, gallery and quaint café.
  6. Pass by
    Catch a glimpse as you walk, at this iconic and historic monument of Robert Burns, national poet of Scotland.
  7. Pass by
    Walk along the serene Moness Burn while learning about the Highlands and great Scottish cuisine.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts in the town's main free parking area, alongside the Co Op supermarket, just off the Main Street PH15 2AD. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends near the Birks of Aberfeldy Free Car Park, Aberfeldy PH15 2EW, United Kingdom

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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