Local web sites
On this page we are highlighting some local web sites that may be of interest to you and help you plan your stay here at Squirrel Cottage and in the Highland Perthshire area of Killiecrankie, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Rannoch, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon.
Atholl Estates Rangers service.
The Atholl Estates Ranger service offer a very comprehensive web site detailing all their activities
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Basecamp Bikes in Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl has a network of off road cycle trails on Atholl Estates,www.basecamp-bikes.co.uk
Blair Castle Pony Trekking
Here you can learn about hiring horses and trekking in the fabulous highland area on Atholl Estates.
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Blair Castle
The ancient home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl is a fabulous venue that you must make sure you visit when staying in the area. www.blair-castle.co.uk
Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials
The Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials are Scotland's biggest and best horse trails and in the top three for the whole of Britain (we understand). It is really worth while attending not just for the huge variety of horse events but also all the stalls and a whole host of other entertainment laid on at the same time. www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk
Local artist for commissions - we are delighted to introduce you to our local artist Jim McIntyre who has painted a number of paintings including our home and lcoal scenic views. Your chance to have any subject or special place painted as a gift. Why not treat yourself www.scotlands-paintings.com
Wild Life on the web links
Nature Reserves, what there is, where they are, looking for directions as well as other information, try:-
The Scottish Wildlife Trust
RSPB Scotland
Information on creatures and their distribution.
For animals, plants, creatures great and small, we suggest that you try:-
The National Biodiversity Network
Botanic Society of the British Isles
The Weather
To check out the BBC weather site radar, which is updated every hour.
BBC weather radar
Outdoor Access Code
We thought we would create a lionk to a government web site that explores access rights in detail, so you are aware of your rights and codes of practice here.
www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
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Short Break Specials
We offer short breaks at squirrel Cottage
over the winter months, November
to March.
Cottage availability & winter short breaks

- Views from the hills above Killiecrankie.
Squirrel cottage is located in the pass
below this hill top view.
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