Perthshire Crann-apple Cider Festival

On 14 October the Scottish Crannog Centre near Kenmore are holdiing a Crann-apple Cider Festival. You can go along and join the fun and even take along your own apples to press, sample a wide range of flavours, and enjoy home baking and local produce.

Telephone - 01887 830583 for details, and visit our What's On page for other October events. Email us for details of short breaks available.

Autumn in Perthshire

Big Tree Country in Perthshire is at it's best in autumn. The tree colours around Dunkeld, Birnam and throughout Perthshire at this time of year are fabulous. Visit our What's On page for a whole list of entertainments to enjoy while you are here. They include the Crann-apple Cider Festival, The Enchanted Forest near Pitlochry and Perthshire Amber: The Douggie Maclean Festival.

Late offers for October include:
Tower House 2 nights at £195 and 3 nights at £240 (quote Blog to receive offer)
Chapel House: 9 to 15 at £395, 20 to 23 at £295 (quote Blog to receive offer)

Things for children to do from Chapel House

As well as our badminton and table tennis in the chapel nave, there's a great new little playpark within walking distance of the Chapel House. The Rollo Park in Dunning has just had its playpark revamped and it's looking super. A lovely area for young children to enjoy. There's a tennis court and 9-hole golf course too for older children and adults.

One of our favourite days out with children is to Stanley, just to the north of Perth, where there is all-day fun at the Active Kid Toys and Adventure Park. Designed for children of all ages, from toddlers to young teens, it offers go-karts, slides, climbing frames, trampolines and lots more, all in the setting of a working farm with farm animals. Centred around a giant play fort, there's lots of activity toys for children to explore and try. And while the kids are playing, mum and dad can watch from our picnic tables or visit our coffee shop.

No lack of things to do for children at Duncrub Holidays.

Wicked Chocolate for visitors to Duncrub Holidays

We've just discovered "Wicked" chocolate made in Perth by Chocolatier, Elaine Forrest.

At The Wicked chocolate Company, they are passionate about sourcing superior Cocoa to make chocolate, and we'll be using specially created packs for us at Duncrub Holidays to use in The Tower House and The Chapel House in our welcome packs.

See our small but growing list of local treats.

Late availability in June for Tower House

We have one week only to let in our Tower House, 12th to 19th June. Normally £480 for the week, book online and quote "special offer from the Blog" in the comments box on the booking form to get this 5 star romantic hideaway for 2 at £380.

Walk to the local pub for a meal, visit the historic St Serf's Church with its 13th cenury tower. The pretty conservation village of Dunning also has a Community Wood where local people and visitors can enjoy a beautifully managed peice of natural woodland, which has the added interest of a piece of the original ditch fortification of a Roman Camp.

Lots to do in Perthshire, you'll find a week is not long enough!

Visit our website to see full details of Chapel House (sleeps 4) and Tower House (sleeps 2)

Potfest, Archeology and events in Perthshire

Prince Charles will be making a visit to the Farmers' Market in Perth on 1st June, part of a day-long visit as part of the Fair City's 800th anniversary celebrations.

If you have been in the habit of supporting the annual Postfest where more than 100 potters will be displaying their work, the venue has moved from Perth Mart to Stirling Mart. Our Perthshire Mart no longer exists, making way for a supermarket. It's a fabulous day out with wonderful work to see and only a 30 minute drive from Perth.

1st to 30th June is Perthshire Archeology Month with first class events and expert guidance to the best archeological sites in the area. This year's programme has taken Perth 800 as its theme.

Don't forget that May and June are great times to visit Perthshire's Glorious Gardens and you can purchase a ticket for £16 to visit 11 gardens - how's that for value.

For more information contact us, or visit our website.

Fresh look for Spring

Shaking off the dark days of winter, it's good to see snowdrops everywhere adn daffodils pushing their way through. We're getting on with our Spring maintenance and The Chapel House is looking stunning, having had the hall, kitchen, dining room, stairs and downstairs bedroom painted. Everything looks in great order for our half term lets.

As well as WiFi we'll be providing universal docking stations for your i-pod this year in both Chapel House and Tower House.

Lots to do and see as ever in the area with the Perth 800 celebrations offering something for everyone throughout the year. Check out our What's On page at any time for monthly updates.

• Bjorn Again, Perth Concert Hall, Perth (19 February)


• Dunkeld & District Strathspey and Reel Society Concert, AK Bell Library, Perth (20 February)


• RNLI Fire Walk, Bell’s Sports Centre, Perth (26 February)


• Galloway Antiques Fair, Scone Palace, by Perth (26-28 February)

are just examples of the many things on in February.

Ask us about Spring deals, and be assured of a warm welcome at Duncrub Holidays.