Kenmore on Loch Tay

Kenmore combines the landscape of Loch Tay with a remarkable wealth of history, nature experiences and activities. Those who want to plan a trip with varied daily itineraries will find opportunities here to enjoy culture, water and scenic paths. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house, it is therefore worth considering what type of holiday you prefer: a day by the water, a museum visit, a short walk or the discovery of historic buildings.

Loch Tay, Views and Paths in the Surrounding Area

In the vicinity of Kenmore, the Black Rock viewpoint offers views across Loch Tay and the village of Kenmore. The village itself can therefore be experienced from an elevated perspective, while the loch shapes the landscape. Drummond Hill is also nearby, providing a species-rich habitat where numerous wild animals can be found. This offers nature enthusiasts a different perspective on the area than a visit focused solely on its historic sights.

The South Path offers elevated views across Loch Tay, the Taymouth Estate and Drummond Hill in the vicinity of Kenmore. Together with the Black Rock viewpoint, this provides various landscape highlights to incorporate into your daily planning. The Falls of Acharn are also close to Kenmore. The route from the village to the falls is considered a short walk.

History and Culture Around Kenmore

Taymouth Castle is a Category A listed building in the parish of Kenmore. Another prominent structure is Kenmore Gate: the three-arched gate was built from rubble stone and features a crenellated gable section and octagonal turrets. These architectural details also make the site interesting for visitors who want to take a closer look at historic forms and craftsmanship.

Kenmore Kirk is 450 years old and is owned by the local community, which also manages it. The community takeover enabled the restoration of the building, its reopening to visitors, and the hosting of weddings, funerals and other events and celebrations. The village's church history therefore includes both the community management of Kenmore Kirk and the former dedication of the old church of Kenmore to Saint Aiden.

Museum, Water and Shared Experiences

A visit to the Scottish Crannog Centre includes a tour of the museum and its artefacts. Parking is available on the site. This makes the museum visit a clearly defined part of your itinerary that you can combine with other interests. Anyone wanting to spend time by the water afterwards will find a lochside beach extending from Taymouth Courtyard to the Scottish Crannog Centre.

Loch Tay also offers opportunities for active days: Taymouth Marina provides hire of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats. This allows you to vary your travel plans between historical discoveries, a museum visit and activities on the water. For families with different preferences, it may be useful to choose accommodation as a base from which you can flexibly decide on the character of each day.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare Kenmore with other destinations, you can also choose Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, Perth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie and Rattray, Glenalmond, Inchture and Aberargie.

Kenmore is particularly well suited to a trip where nature, culture and experiences on the water are all part of the itinerary. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Kenmore, you can consider which combination of these interests best suits your travel plans. The Black Rock viewpoint offers views over Loch Tay; other possible activities include taking in historic sights, a guided tour at the Scottish Crannog Centre or an activity on the water. When searching, consider which focus suits your travel plans, then choose the accommodation that supports your preferred type of stay.

For the main travel overview: Perth And Kinross.