The village of Calvine and Struan, in the Cairngorms National Park

Half a mile from where the B847 crosses the River Garry, down a small road, is the beautiful village of Old Struan. At the confluence of the Garry and Errochty rivers, Struan church with its early Christian stone and carved Pictish symbols is a must see. This is Clan Donnachaidh country, spiritual home to clan members including the Robertsons, Duncans, McConnachies, Reids and McLagans. In the field behind the church are the remains of an ancient fort and the magical well of Tobar Faolan.

The adventurous traveller will enjoy the purpose-built cycle route along the river valley. Or why not take the ancient route to Badenoch through the steep Minigaig Pass from Calvine? Pitlochry and Blair Atholl are perhaps best suited for the visitor. Check our site for pages devoted to attractions throughout the Cairngorms Park and the Scottish Highlands. Blair Castle, for example, is a must-see for visitors.

The Struan Inn runs on pure Scotch tradition. It's a rare and charming gem in a rustic Highland village in northern Perthshire. The town of Pitlochry boasts many fine restaurants. Check our fine wine and dine in the Cairngorms National Park page on the website for more details.

The nearest golf club is in Blair Atholl golf course about 15 miles away but if you're prepared to travel a little further there are plenty of wonderful courses littering the Scottish Highlands. Check out our Cairngorms National Park golf page for more information.

Calvine and Struan are quiet Highland villages and you'll have to look elsewhere for the area's many annual events. Blair Castle is home to the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only legal private army. The Highlanders are mainly drawn from the estate workers, as well as local butchers and bakers, and they parade annually for the Duke on the last Saturday in May, which also hosts the season's first Highland Games. The annual Blair Castle International Horse Trails & Country Fair takes place on the last weekend in August. Pitlochry also hosts many major annual events.

The Struan Inn is a rare Scottish gem, a charming, authentically traditional and rustic Highland village inn-style hotel, you must drop in for a drink or something to eat if you are in Struan. The Calvine holiday park offers beautiful surroundings for both camping and caravanning.