Crieff Attractions

The history of tartans, plaids and kilts is covered in some detail at Comrie's Tartan Museum. This collection belonging to the Scottish Tartans Society illustrates how the traditional patterns were made and how they are linked to the various clans.

Innerpeffray (4mi/6.4km southeast of Crieff) claims a place in Scotland's literary history. The public library, opened in 1691, is said to be the oldest in Scotland. The early volumes stored here are of theological and classical interest.

The upper terrace provides the best view of these terraced gardens which were laid out in 1630 by John Drummond. After Cromwell's troops had burned down the medieval castle (15th century), it was gradually rebuilt. The castle was extended in the 19th century and in early Victorian times alterations were also made to the lower sections of the parkland.

The grounds include a parterre garden and a multi-faceted sundial, designed by John Mylne, Master Mason to King Charles I.