Kenmore is a little village in Perth and Kinross, in the Highlands of Scotland, 6 miles west of Aberfeldy. It is situated at the east end of Loch Tay and the main gates of Taymouth Castle. The caste dates c1800 built by the Campbells of Glenorchy, it is the largest 19th century houses in the region and is currently used as a private golf club. Kenmore has a short high street, the Parish Church with elegant clock tower at one end and the arched entrance to Taymouth Castle at the other. Next to the castle stands the Kenmore Hotel, thought to be the oldest hotel in Scotland and Robert Burns is said to have stayed here in 1760. With white-washed cottages Kenmore is a charming village and an attractive loch-side location enjoying spectacular views of the Loch and Ben Lawers towering nearly 4000ft high on the north side. The salmon fishing season opens on 15th January each year, boats can be rented and the Croft-Na-Caber, an outdoor pursuit’s centre offers a range of outdoor activities. Kenmore is ideally located for access to the hills of Breadalbane through Glen Lyon and further north to Schielhallion. The Scottish Crannog Centre displays exhibits of early settlers, including prehistoric, bronze and iron ages.
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Places to Stay near Kenmore
The Kenmore Club (0.05 miles)
Mains of Taymouth Cottages (0.23 miles)
Listed No 1 'Top Ten Holiday Cottage Complexes in Britain', Sunday Times February 2004.
Prices range from £300 - £1500 per week.
Mains of Taymouth Cottages are set in ... More | visit website
Loch Tay Lodges (1.45 miles)
Fortingall Hotel (2.17 miles)
Coshieville House (2.28 miles)
The Steading (3.56 miles)
The Weem Hotel (4.97 miles)
This hotel occupies a prominent position overlooking the village of Weem by Aberfeldy, an ideal place for a relaxing break, active holiday or base from which to explore wider Perthshire.
A former coaching inn, Aberfeldy Weem ... More | visit website
Balnearn House (5.49 miles)
Balnearn House is a delightful guest house located in Aberfeldy, in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Built in 1900, this late Victorian house is the home of Claire and Mark Dimmock. Balnearn House offers bed ... More | visit website
Aberfeldy Cottages (5.71 miles)
Walk, cycle or tour the wonderful Highland ... More | visit website
Moness House Hotel & Country Club (5.73 miles)
A traditional warm Scottish welcome awaits you at Moness House Hotel & Country Club.Set in 35 acres of picturesque countryside, in the heart of Highland Perthshire, the resort provides an ... More
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