10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Crieff That You Shouldn't Miss

May 6, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Crieff (/kriːf/ ( listen); Scottish Gaelic: Craoibh, meaning "tree") is a market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich, and the A822 between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy. The A822 joins the A823, which leads to Dunfermline. Crieff has become a hub for tourism, famous for its whisky and history of cattle droving. Attractions include the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre and Glenturret Distillery. The nearby Innerpeffray Library (founded about 1680), is Scotland's oldest lending library. St Mary's Chapel, adjacent to the library, dates from 1508. Both are open to the public: the library is run by a charitable trust, while the chapel is in the care of Historic Scotland.
Restaurants in Crieff

1. Harrisons Fine Wines

1A Galvelmore Street, Crieff PH7 4DN Scotland +44 1764 655016 [email protected] http://www.winestore.co.uk
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Specialist fine wine shop, with many rare and unusual wines. Book for our wine dinners and events or come to the shop and find a special bottle. Mixed cases delivered to your holiday home. A real aladdin's cave of wines. Don't visit Crieff without dropping in!

Reviewed By B3908CWjanel - Norwich, United Kingdom

We always call in to Harrison’s when we visit Auchterarder. The selection of wines are superb and hand picked and you can’t buy them in Norfolk! The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to recommending a new wine. I believe they supply some of the leading hotels in the area too.

2. Library of Innerpeffray

Innerpeffray Library Innerpeffray, Crieff PH7 3RF Scotland +44 1764 652819 [email protected] http://www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/plan-your-visit/
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5.0 based on 114 reviews

Library of Innerpeffray

Scotland's oldest lending library sits in a tranquil rural location beside the River Earn. Founded in 1680 by David Drummond 3rd Lord Madertie, with a school, at Innerpeffray near Crieff in rural Perthshire. Today thinking people from across the world come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, to explore the social heritage captured in its Borrower's Register, and turn the pages to be inspired by books dating from four centuries.

Reviewed By Pollypolly1 - Colchester, United Kingdom

I loved everything about this library. What a little idyll. I felt like I connected with history in a really real and wonderful way looking at the old books and borrowing register. Wonderful, friendly guides.

3. The Glenturret Distillery

The Glenturret Distillery The Hosh, Crieff PH7 4HA Scotland +44 1764 656565 [email protected] http://www.theglenturret.com
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4.5 based on 1,528 reviews

The Glenturret Distillery

Scotland's Oldest Working Distillery based in the heart of Perthshire has a Whisky experiences to suit everyone. We offer your dram to take home with all our tours, so nobody misses out on the complete experience. Be rest assured we have obtained our "Good to go" certificate and implemented Covid-19 measures ensuring our visitors well-being and safety is paramount. We have our Glenturret Shop and Cafe onsite too, and our expert Hosts will guide you through your Distillery tour ensuring you receive the warmest of Scottish welcomes. Slainte!

Reviewed By dotty951 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Our party was taken round by Sue, who was very knowledgeable and gave clear explanations of all the processes that go into making both the single malt whisky - Glen Turret and the blended whisky - Famous Grouse. The tour involves quite a lot of stairs, but the less agile members of the group were well taken care of and then joined the rest of us for the final part of the tour on the level. All round an excellent visit.

4. The Station Bar

85 King Street, Crieff PH7 3HD Scotland +44 1764 652609
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

The Station Bar

32 West High Street, Crieff PH7 4DL Scotland +44 1764 656100 [email protected] http://www.strathearn-gallery.com
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The Strathearn Gallery

The Strathearn Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Crieff, established in 1994 and run by Susan Bennett. The gallery is well known for exhibiting original work from leading Scottish artists as well as supporting new and up-and-coming artists and also sells a wide selection of applied art including ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery at a broad range of prices. The regularly changing exhibitions can be viewed on the gallery website.

Reviewed By 757NigelB - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Open on the Sunday, always well staffed with polite host. Very knowledgable. The art ranges from sculpture , pictures . Great large colorful pieces with individual artists well represented.

6. Knock Castle Hotel Spa

Drummond Terrace, Crieff PH7 4AN Scotland +44 1764 650088 http://www.knockcastle.com/1299.aspx
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Knock Castle Hotel Spa

Reviewed By Turtlekiller43 - West Palm Beach, United States

Every time we visit Scotland we look forward to our visit at Knock Castle and we wish it could be more often. Jason always makes us feel at home with a warm welcome, with sincere, 1st Class attention. The place is beautiful, serene, romantic, and peaceful. Every stay is as perfect as our first. Our room was large, clean, quiet, and perfect. We had dinner many nights there and it was always excellent. Our dinner host was great. He greeted us, took our dinner order, seated us and provided excellent service. Many kudos to Jason's staff for they are always polite and efficient. We can't wait to come back. Sue and Daryl, West Palm Beach FL USA

7. Crieff Ceramics

Muthill Road Benny Beg, Crieff PH7 4HQ Scotland +44 1764 655788 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Crieffceramics/info/?tab=page_info
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Crieff Ceramics

pottery painting for all ages, ( adults love doing this as well !) we have been established for 20 years and have a large selection of pottery to choose from prices ranging from £8.00 upwards. Soft play closed, but please book to paint, No booking required to enjoy a coffee and cake from the coffee shop. REVISED PAINTING TIMES DUE TO COVID 19 open 10.30 -4 pm 7 days during holiday periods Closed Tuesday and Wednesday term time.. PAINTING SESSIONS 11 am & 2PM. Please book for pottery painting & baby prints Please book through FB or phone

Reviewed By melaniewG8877LO

My husband and I popped in for coffee and lunch - really friendly, excellent food and loved drinking out of the gorgeous mugs ????

8. Nutcracker Christmas Shop

Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ Scotland +44 1764 652545 [email protected] http://www.nutcrackerchristmasshop.co.uk/default.asp
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Nutcracker Christmas Shop

Reviewed By S1368ZWdavidm - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit. So beautifully and skillfully decorated and reminded us of the Christmas shop Bronner's in Michigan USA. Great place to wander around and so much to purchase

9. Crieff Visitor Centre

Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ Scotland +44 1764 654014 [email protected] http://www.crieff.co.uk
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4.0 based on 616 reviews

Crieff Visitor Centre

There really is something for everyone at Crieff Visitor Centre. A warm welcome, great food, space for the children to play, fantastic gifts, unique fashions and accessories, specialist homeware, viewing area for the Caithness Glass Factory, a Garden Centre packed with great ideas and plants, the Drovers exhibition and the Art Gallery and Antiques area. Located in the beautiful town of Crieff, surrounded by hills and countryside it’s perfect for exploring the area or perhaps enjoying a spot of retail therapy and great coffee with friends.•In the Garden & Plant Centre we have something for every garden and gardener, from shrubs and plants to tools, bird houses and ornaments and much more.•In our Gift shop and showrooms we sell beautiful gifts and souvenirs, fashions, outdoor clothing and accessories including jewellery, shoes and handbags. There’s also music and books as well as speciality whiskies and other Scottish Gifts. •This is home to the famous Caithness Glass where you can buy a range of quality glassware and paperweights and also view the craftsmen and women at work in the factory next door. You can even make your own paperweight!•Next door there is an excellent little Tartan Shop and Art Gallery and Antiques area for those interested in the finer things in life.•A visit to the centre would not be complete without stopping off at our Drover’s Restaurant where we serve fresh local produce cooked on the premises by our skilled chefs. Here you can enjoy the very best in Scottish cuisine from a simple cup of tea with one of our delicious homemade cakes to a full mouth-watering meal.•And finally there is the Drover’s Exhibition which follows the Lives and Times of the Highland Drovers - very relevant locally as the Crieff October Tryst (market) was the centre of the droving trade in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Reviewed By Milnes45 - Dundee, United Kingdom

visited her on Monday watched glass making ,visited shop and had a coffee in the lovely restaurant lovey service and reasonable Visited the garden centre very helpful and chatty gentleman serviced us excellent place to visit would recommend

10. Crieff Hydro Spa

Ferntower Road, Crieff PH7 3LQ Scotland +44 1764 651609 [email protected] http://www.crieffhydro.com/leisure/things-to-do/spa
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4.0 based on 60 reviews

Crieff Hydro Spa

Forget about wild claims and radical theories. Our approach to spa beauty is simple: to help you look and feel your very best. Whether you're looking for the ultimate in relaxation or deep rejuvenation, it's good to know we've been taking our guests' wellbeing to heart since 1868.

Reviewed By Experience798393

Just had an amazing aromatherapy massage today it was so relaxing would definitely recommend it Margaret was so lovely and her massage was blissful thank you again Margaret xxx

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