Crieff punches well above its weight for a small Scottish market town. The anchor attraction is Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest working distillery, which has reinvented itself in recent years as one of the country's most impressive whisky destinations. Crieff Hydro, the sprawling Victorian resort on the hill above town, offers enough activities to fill several days without leaving the property. To the south, Drummond Castle Gardens rank among the finest formal gardens in Scotland.
Beyond the headline draws, the town itself rewards an easy afternoon. The Knock — the wooded hill that rises directly above the main street — gives sweeping views over Strathearn and the Highland edge without any serious exertion. Antique hunters find Crieff worth a look, and the surrounding countryside is excellent cycling and walking territory.