Castle Law hillfort sites within the Ochils, on the edge of Culteuchar Hill with commanding views over lower Strathearn. This walk visits the fort, which was excavated in 1891, discussing the site and its possible roles within the surrounding landscape. Wear stout footwear, and bring a packed lunch Grade of walk: Hard. FREE, but pre-booking required. To book contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 1030 - 1430
Location: The Lodge, 4 York Place, Perth

Event category: Walks    

Join local historian Rhoda Fothergill of Perthshire Society of Natural Science on this guided walk of Perth. Beginning at the Albert Memorial on the North Inch, this walk will uncover more finding out about various sites and buildings of archaeological and historic interest around Perth, including Blackfriars and the City Mills. This walk can be enjoyed on its own, or as part of a series of three walks running through the summer. Grade of walk: Easy (approx. 1km). FREE, but pre-booking essential. To book, contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 1400 - 1530

Event category: Walks    

Dunsinnan is one of Perthshire’s most famous hillforts, best known for its suggested association with Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Come and explore the archaeology on the hill, and find out more about the excavations of the 18th and 19th centuries while enjoying impressive views across Strathmore and over the Sidlaw Hills. Grade of walk: Moderate to Hard (approx. 2kms). FREE, but pre-booking required. To book contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 1000 - 1300

Event category: Walks    

Polished stone axes are intriguing relics from prehistory. This walk visits one of only two known production sites for Neolithic stone axes in Britain, on Creag na Caillich. Get the opportunity to see and handle polished stone axes from the collections of Perth Museum. The tour will then move on to Highland Perthshire to find out more about their production and trade throughout Scotland and beyond while enjoying the spectacular views over the surrounding landscape of Loch Tay. Grade of walk: Very hard (c12kms). FREE, but pre-booking required. To book contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 0930 - 1730
Location: The Lodge, 4 York Place, Perth

Event category: Walks    

In contrast to much of Perthshire, where stone became the preferred building material, the Carse of Gowrie has an assortment of clay built structures spanning hundreds of years. This tour visits a number of these sites, including Cottown Old Schoolhouse and Flatfield, an early brick built farmhouse. Cottown Old Schoolhouse is a rare surviving example of a clay-built cottage with thatched roof once common in the east of Scotland, now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, Grade of tour: Easy. FREE, but pre-booking required. To book contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 1300 - 1600
Location: The Lodge, 4 York Place, Perth

Event category: Walks    

This guided walk, led by members of Blackford Historical Society, will start at Blackford Parish Church, uncovering much about the past of Blackford. Find out about the shops, industries and churches which used to exist in the village, and hear more about how the settlement has evolved over time. Grade of walk: Easy (c1.5km). FREE (donations to Blackford Historical Society appreciated). Pre-booking required. To book contact Willie McLaren (01764) 682458 or Irene McLaughlan (01764) 682495.

Event Time: 1400 - 1530

Event category: Walks    

This guided walk will visit a number of different places which make up Fortingall’s broad and varied history, including prehistoric stone circles and burial mounds, the development of an early Christian site and the enchanting Arts and Crafts architecture of the village. Grade of walk: Easy (c.1km). FREE, but pre-booking required. Bring a packed lunch and wear stout footwear. To book contact Steven Timoney, PKHT (01738) 477089.

Event Time: 1000 - 1600

Event category: Walks