EXPERIENCES

THINGS TO DO & SEE AT PERSIE

From the Estate’s own sporting grounds to the wild trails beyond, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your days at Persie

Sporting on Persie

A young deer standing in a field of pink and purple flowers with a blurred background.

Stalking

Roe, fallow and red deer stalking on Persie can be arranged on request

A wild gamebird, likely a female pheasant, sitting on dry grassy terrain in a natural habitat.

Shooting

Grouse shooting, or pheasant and partridge shooting, arranged with sufficient notice on local estates

Clay Pigeon Shooting — Available on Persie by prior arrangement

A smiling elderly man wearing a hat, glasses, and fishing gear, standing in a river, holding a caught fish with a fishing net nearby on the grass.

Fishing

The Blackwater offers fantastically productive and picturesque fishing, with equipment available for hire and gillies provided through the estate. Prefer something more relaxed? Take one of Persie Loch's two boats out for an hour or two of wild brown trout fishing — life jackets provided

Things to do on & around Persie

  • A large historic castle with multiple turrets and a flag on top, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area and trees in the background.

    Landmarks

    Braemar (25 miles), Balmoral Castle (35 miles), Blair Castle (25 miles), Scone Palace (23 miles), Glamis Castle (22 miles) are all in range for a day trip.

    Take a trip up Royal Deeside to Ballater and Crathie Kirk. Braemar (35 mins) is home to the famous Fife Arms. Combine a trip to Pitlochry with a visit to The House of Bruar (29 miles), one of the nations most famous shops, selling luxury clothes, food, gifts and souvenirs and known as 'Harrods of the North'.

    Whilst Scotland may be best known for its whisky distilleries, you'll find a warm welcome at the local Persie Gin Distillery, which is just at the bottom of the drive. Amongst many other local whiskey distilleries, Edradour (18 miles), the smallest distillery in Scotland is also open for tours and sampling.

  • An osprey catching a fish from a body of water, with water droplets flying in the air.

    Wildlife

    Persie enjoys a huge variety of wildlife around the estate; three species of deer, ospreys on the loch, otters on the river, red squirrels in the garden and blackcock on the hill. Hen harriers are often spotted quartering the moor. Even the mighty eagle passes over occasionally.

  • A scenic landscape of rolling green hills, dense forests, a small lake, and a large castle-like house in the foreground, with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Hiking

    There are a dozen “munros” locally, and many more within easy striking distance. There is a wide variety of local walks catering for all abilities. The Cairngorms National Park is home to five of the six highest mountains in Scotland and begins just a few miles north of Persie.

  • People on a snowy mountain ski slope with ski lifts and snow-covered hills in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Skiing

    During the winter months, there is extensive skiing available within a 15-minute drive at Glenshee Ski Centre, the largest ski resort in Scotland.

    Skis, snowboards and other equipment can be hired in Bridge of Cally, or at the ski centres.

  • A man in a blue shirt and beige pants playing golf, swinging his golf club on a sunny day at a golf course with trees and a landscape of rolling hills in the background.

    Golf

    Golfers will know that this part of Scotland is blessed with exceptional offerings; championship courses and links courses all within 25 minutes drive. Blairgowrie Golf Club is home to 45 holes of golf and one of the best clubhouses in the country – its Rosemount course is one of the best inland courses in Scotland. Otherwise we suggest, Alyth, Strathmore and Pitlochry. Furthermore, the highest course in the British Isles (Dalmunzie) is just along the Glen.

  • Empty tennis court with a fence, surrounded by trees and yellow flowers on a hillside under a partly cloudy sky.

    Tennis

    The House gardens contain a hard tennis court which is available for guests’ use as they please.

    There are a few house house rackets and balls available to borrow but we do encourage you to bring your own.