Living in Crieff
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Crieff is a traditional market town in Perth and Kinross, the capital of Strathearn and once known as the Montpellier of Scotland for its healing air. Sitting on the Grampian foothills and wrapped around the wooded Knock of Crieff, it overlooks the Strathearn Valley and the River Earn, with James Square and its fountain at its heart. An oceanic climate brings cool summers, and the town’s setting makes it one of Scotland’s most appealing places to settle.

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History & Heritage
As a link between Highlands and Lowlands, Crieff became a hub of drove roads and home to Scotland's largest cattle market, with thousands of Highland cattle sold at its great trysts. Scotland's first public lending library opened nearby at Innerpeffray in 1680, while the roofless medieval Muthill Old Church retains its Romanesque tower.


Things to Do in Crieff
From historic gardens and the country's oldest distillery to Highland games and riverside walks, Crieff rewards every interest.
Gardens, Glens & Distilling
Explore Drummond Castle Gardens, Scotland's finest formal terraced gardens, then tour Glenturret, the country's oldest working distillery, crafting single malt since 1763 above the River Turret.
Outdoor Adventure & Sport
Crieff Hydro offers 60-plus activities from zip wire to horse riding, while Crieff Golf Club ranks among Scotland's top inland courses. Walk the Knock of Crieff or skydive at nearby Strathallan.
Festivals & Highland Culture
The Crieff Highland Gathering brings traditional games, dancing and piping to Market Park, while the annual Crieff Arts Festival fills the High Street with paintings, sculpture and craft.
Shopping & Dining
Crieff's old-worldly high street is lined with independent shops, bakers, quality bars and restaurants. The Crieff Visitor Centre is home to world-renowned Caithness Glass, where you can watch craftsmen at work and take home a handmade paperweight.
Schools & Transport
Independent Morrison's Academy and Ardvreck School sit alongside Crieff Primary, Crieff High and Perth College UHI. Perth railway station connects to London and the rest of Scotland, with Gleneagles and Dunblane nearby and Stagecoach bus 15 serving the town.
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