The Scottish Yarn Festival

This is the only food walking tour in Perth, Scotland. Tour guests get to spend time with a local person and discover Perth in a unique way. During the tour they will be taken on a gentle walk around the city of Perth and learn a little of our local history and some fun facts. They will also stop at up to 7 venues to sample local delicacies and traditional Scottish food and drinks which will be the equivalent of a light 3 course lunch. This tour has been specially created by us and is a really fun and interesting way to spend an afternoon, learn more about the city of Perth and maybe even make some new friends!

Discover Aberfeldy, a charming Highland market town with rich ties to whisky, military history, and poet Robert Burns, on a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour. Starting at the Co-op car park, you’ll explore scenic streets, the River Tay, and iconic landmarks like Wade’s Bridge and Moness Falls. Highlights include the Art Deco Birks Cinema, the world’s longest plastic footbridge, the historic Watermill-turned-bookshop, and the Black Watch Memorial. Walk the famous Birks path where Burns found inspiration, visit Aberfeldy Golf Club, and spot signs of Scotland’s beaver reintroduction. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fascinating stories in a town that bridges the Highlands and Lowlands.

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north to Montrose for lunch, famous for seafood. Next, St Cyrus and Dunnottar Castle await, offering rugged coastline views and rich history. In Stonehaven, explore the town before heading to Aberdeen for overnight stay. Day 2 begins with a visit to Crathes Castle west of Aberdeen, renowned for its gardens and history. Lunch in Ballater precedes our tour of Balmoral Castle, the Highland retreat of the British Monarchy. Heading south, we stop at Devil’s Elbow for Highland vistas and wildlife spotting. After a break in Perth, known for its ancient history, we return to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridges, concluding our journey.

Join Managing Partner Becky as she feeds Errichel’s animal residents. A super way to find out more about Errichel's ethically-reared animals and its 'slow food' ethos, you will meet and feed Large Black Pigs, Rare-breed Sheep (bottle-feed lambs in season), Shetland Cattle, Highland Ponies, an assortment of Chickens, and many ducks! The tour is totally unique in our area, and takes place on our beautifully scenic Hill-farm near the picturesque town of Aberfeldy. Also onsite are our Deli, where you can purchase farm produce, foodie treats, and ice creams, and our Bistro, where you can enjoy brunch, lunch, or just coffee and cake. Our Farm Tour & Feed Round takes place at 10am on Fridays and Saturdays and lasts about an hour. Booking by 4pm the day before your tour is required. There is a maximum of eight spaces available, so book now to avoid disappointment.