Things to do

In the months leading up to the event, we’ll provide details of the Tay 2009 social programme.
We’ll also be giving you some suggestions for things to do when you’re not orienteering. Here’s a list for starters:

Scone Palace, next to the Event Centre and where Kings of Scotland were once crowned.
Verdant Works and Sensation, both Dundee: two of the best museums in Scotland. Verdant Works focuses on the Dundee jute industry, while Sensation is a science centre with a difference!
A night of culture… at Perth’s new Concert Hall, Pitlochry’s Festival Theatre, or Dundee’s Repertory Theatre.
The Hermitage, Dunkeld, a beautiful woodland and riverside walk.
A round of golf at one of the world’s most famous golf courses - St Andrews, Carnoustie, Gleneagles, and many more…
Lunan Bay, north of Arbroath, a superb beach just up the road from the home of the Arbroath smokie (smoked haddock).
Dundee’s famous ships - Captain Scott’s Discovery, the Frigate Unicorn and the North Carr Lightship.
Glamis Castle, the most haunted castle in Scotland, childhood home of the late Queen Mother.
Glenshee, in winter one of Scotland’s ski centres, but in the summer giving easy access to the southern Grampian mountains, now part of the Cairngorms National Park.
Some of Scotland’s best hillwalking - Schiehallion, Ben Lawers, Beinn a’Ghlo, or lower level walks through beautiful glens and alongside beautiful lochs.
Meikleour Beech Hedge - The UK’s tallest hedge, on the A93 between Perth and Blairgowrie.
and many more…

Events

Here are some events taking place during and around the week of Tay 09:

Blue Grass Festival, Guildtown, nr Perth: 31 July - 3 Aug;
Perth Show, South Inch, Perth: 31 July - 1 Aug;
Orchid Festival, Scone Palace: 1 and 2 Aug;
Atholl & Breadalbane Show and Highland Gathering, Aberfeldy: 8 Aug;
Perth Highland Games, South Inch, Perth: 9 Aug;

For more ideas, check out the online guide at Wherecanwego.com:

Useful web sites

Homecoming Scotland - 2009 is a special year in Scotland as it is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, and is being celebrated by the Homecoming Scotland 2009 programme of events and activities.

Other useful sites include:

Undiscovered Scotland is a fantastic source of information, suggestions for places to visit and things to do, and links to accommodation options.
Perthshire Tourist Board - for activities and attractions in the Perthshire area.
Angus and Dundee Tourist Board - for activities and attractions in Dundee and the Angus area.
Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board - for activities and attractions in Fife.

Activities and places:

Perthcity.co.uk - a site dedicated to Perth;
Dundee.com - visitor information for Dundee;
Explore Highland Perthshire;
Aberfeldy.co.uk - visitor information for Aberfeldy and Loch Tay;
Visit Scotland - Scotland’s official tourist information site has dedicated information on golf, walking and wildlife;
Fish Scotland - advice for the serious angler;
National Kayak School - centre in Weem, near Aberfeldy: “learn to kayak, coaching, 1-5 days holidays and courses for individuals, groups and families of all paddling abilities on superb rivers”;
Historic Scotland has details about historic houses, castles and monuments.
Outdoor Access Scotland provides information on access issues and walking, cycling, dog walking and horse riding.

Cycling - the following are some places where bicycles can be hired locally:

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