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tour 4.30pm Mar-Dec, 10am-5pm, last tour 3pm Jan & Feb)
has a better-than-average
tour that details the making of malt whisky and the blending process to create Famous
Grouse. There's also a dizzying audiovisual that takes you on a grouse's flight around
Scotland. Two tiny drams are included in the standard tour; more expensive tours offer
more detailed tasting sessions.
THE LIBRARY OF INNERPEFFRAY
For anyone that loves books, the
Innerpeffray Library
(
www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk
; Innerpeffray; adult/child
£5/free; 10am-12.45pm & 2-4.45pm Wed-Sat, 2-4pm Sun Mar-Oct, by appointment only Nov-Feb)
, about 5
miles southeast of Crieff on the B8062, is a rare treat. Founded in 1680, it's Scotland's oldest free lending library, a
living link to the Scottish Enlightenment with its beautiful collection of tomes dating back to the 16th century, in-
cluding some marvellous, weighty Lonely-Planets-of-their-time. Best of all, the friendly librarians will get any of
these ancient books out for you to browse: a magical experience. The library's lovely rural surrounds invite strolling
and picnics.
Sleeping
Yann's££
(
01764-650111;
www.yannsatglenearnhouse.com
; Perth Rd; s/d £65/90; dinner
Wed-Sun, lunch Sat & Sun; )
On the main road heading east out of town, this
most welcoming establishment offers big light rooms with plenty of understated style. The
excellent restaurant (mains £12 to £15) serves French comfort food classics such as crêpes
and coq au vin, with a contemporary flair.
B&B
Merlindale££
(
01764-655205;
www.merlindale.co.uk
;
Perth Rd; d £75-85; Mar-Nov; )
Ge-
orgian architecture meets generous hospitality at this excellent option at the eastern end of
town. The four fabulous rooms all have individual character, and two have sumptuous
bathrooms with free-standing tubs. Thoughtful touches abound.
B&B
HOSTEL
Comrie Croft£
