More Information About Towyn House, Comrie, and the Surrounding Area

The house is well equipped, tastefully decorated, with antiques and furnishings from our own family homes. This adds to the charm of the house and we hope that this will contribute to your enjoyment and relaxation during your stay.

There are choices of activities around the house if you do not wish to go out. As well as the television, video and DVD player, there is a large selection of books, table games and jigsaw puzzles. If you do not finish a book we are happy for you to tell us that you have taken it away with you, but please mail it back to us in order that other people may enjoy it too. If you don't finish a jigsaw, and can't bear to put it away uncompleted, please feel free to leave it for the next guest to finish on your behalf. (You will find a jigsaw board in the garage).

Outside, there is a pretty, small, enclosed town garden with garden furniture for summer use. In front of the garage there is ample parking for up to 5 cars or boat trailer etc. We encourage garden birds and would appreciate it if you could top up the feeders during your stay. To make a booking, or for further information, please telephone or email

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To make a booking, and for a brochure, or further information, please telephone or email

Mrs Judy Little
on: +44 (0)1453 762169
or +44 (0)7989 978601
e-mail: info@littleholidays.com

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The Village of Comrie

In the village there is an interesting selection of small shops and businesses. These include the post office, bank (the Royal Bank of Scotland), two small grocers, a family butcher, a greengrocer and a delicatessen. There is also an antique shop, soft furnisher, kilt maker, gift shops and art gallery / picture framer. Every Tuesday, soon after 5pm a travelling fishmonger parks his vehicle just past De'ils Cauldron. He sells wonderful fresh fish and cakes and biscuits.

The charity shop is a meeting place for all the locals and a treasure trove for potential bargains.

A well known wildlife and landscape artist, Martin Ridley lives and works in the village, and welcomes prospective customers.

Eating out

There is a small restaurant, De'ils Cauldron, within a stone's throw of the house. Further into the village there is a coffee shop in the main street which also serves light lunches and tea, and the well appointed Royal Hotel on the village square offers both bar meals and a more formal dining room. There is also a second hotel and a small pub towards the other end of the village.

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More about Comrie and the surrounding area

The name Comrie means 'the meeting of the waters', for it here that the River Lednock and the Water of Ruchill join the Earn. The Romans built a fortress on the edge of the village in 79AD and over the following centuries the area became one of the great Celtic Earldoms of Scotland. For most of this period Comrie was a small agricultural settlement that only expanded in the late 18th century when flax was cultivated to make tartans, blankets and linen yarns.

Comrie became known as the 'Shakey Toun' as it lies on the highland fault line and has experienced many small earth tremors that have been recorded as far back as 1597. Earthquake House was constructed in 1874 to house apparatus to measure the intensity of tremors and can be visited from April to October.

Auchingarrich Widlife Centre is within walking distance, as is the Melville Monument, from where there are spectacular views across miles of countryside. Slightly further afield; Glenartney is an ancient deer forest that was immortalised in Sir Walter Scott's 'Lady of the Lake'; and to the west is the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park.

To experience one of Scotland's ancient traditions visit Comrie on the 31st December and join in with the Flambeaux Procession that marks the arrival of the New Year. This was originally established to drive away evil spirits that were, just maybe, connected to the earthquake tremors. In the 21st century the festival is better known for its amusing floats and communal music and dancing.

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Accessible Attractions

Walking and climbing

There are many interesting and varied local walks and a number of Scotland's Monros (mountains over 3000 feet) are easily accessible. The nearest of these, Ben Chonzie, lies 4 miles due north up beautiful Glen Lednock.

Fishing and Watersports

Fishing permits and lessons can be purchased at St Fillins on the edge of Loch Earn. Sailing boats and canoes can also be hired.

Castles

Edinburgh is an hour or so away in the car and equally interesting Stirling Castle is only half an hour. Nearer to hand is Drummond Castle and gardens just south of Creiff. 13th century Blair of Atholl still commands Britain's last private army, the Atholl Highlanders.

Riding

Strathearn Stables, Creiff 01764 651616 offer both escorted rides and lessons and can be found near the premises of the Creiff Hydro Hotel.

Distilleries

The nearest distillery open to the public is 'Famous Grouse' about 5 miles drive towards Creiff.

Golf

Comrie's attractive and well established 9 hole course is just 5 minutes walk from the house and vistors are always welcomed. A choice of championship and many other golf courses are all within easy driving distance.

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