Auchterarder hotels

Hotels in Auchterarder

Set around 13 miles south-west of the city of Perth, the small town of Auchterarder lies in the heart of Perthshire and is ideally placed for visitors keen on exploring both the wild, west coast of Scotland and the country's stunning east coast. Home to the world-renowned, 5-star Gleneagles hotel and golf course, Auchterarder regularly attracts visitors from right across the globe.

Golf

There has been a course at Gleneagles since 1919 and over time, the venue has won a deserved reputation as one of the world's leading golf resorts. The 2014 Ryder Cup was hosted at Gleneagles and it is home to Scotland's PGA National Golf Academy.

Visitors come to watch the world's top players do battle, as well as test their own mettle against the resort's three championship courses. During major events, popular Auchterarder hotels will quickly fill up and it's worth planning ahead if possible.

Activities

Apart from golf, there's plenty to keep visitors to Auchterarder entertained. Take time to view the latest exhibition at the Ruthven Gallery on High Street, before being pampered during a relaxed afternoon in The Spa at The Gleneagles Hotel.

Enjoy an introductory falconry lesson at the British School of Falconry at Gleneagles, or head west out of town to reach the Tullibardine distillery and visitor centre. Here you'll be able to tour the site and try a wee dram of the finished product before returning to your hotel in Auchterarder for a deserved rest.

Shopping

Auchterarder is known for having the longest main street in Scotland and so it's no surprise that shopping options in the town are plentiful. Find antique furniture and art at John Whitelaw & Sons, or pick up a gift to take home at the Auchterarder Heritage Centre.

Browse through the latest antiques at K Stanley & Son, check out the latest fashions at Bear Necessities or browse the range of quality jumpers and jackets at Gleneagles

Dining out

There's a great choice of dining options in Auchterarder and the surrounding area. Delivino on the town's main street is a delicatessen and wine café where you'll find an excellent selection of Mediterranean cuisine. Sheray Punjab, also on High Street, is all about traditional Indian food served in relaxed surroundings.

Venture out to Gleneagles and you'll find a great selection of restaurants too. Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles focuses on blending the best in French and Scottish cooking, while The Strathearn offers an intimate dining experience and a wonderfully varied menu