As the seasons cloak the Highlands in an ever-changing, dazzling display of green gold, copper brown and bronze, Perthshire has become a sought-after setting for leaf-peeping, forest bathing and reconnecting with nature throughout the year. From sky-high conifers to secret woodland ruins, the forests surrounding Gleneagles offer an invitation to wander slowly, breathe deeply and tune into the treeline.
From the hotel, you don’t have to venture far to unearth the magic. Head to the Hermitage at Dunkeld to see Ossian’s Hall – an 18th-century folly perched above thunderous falls – or hike up to Pine Cone Point for panoramic views over the River Tay. Further afield, for day trips to Aberdeenshire, Inverness-shire, and Angus, follow lesser-trodden forest paths to hidden landmarks like Prince Albert’s Cairn, the Alder Estate ruins, or the mysterious Henroost at Fothringham Hill.
