River Tay
At 119 miles the mighty River Tay is the longest in Scotland. It begins life as tiny spring on Ben Lui and changes its name several times before it passes through Loch Tay. By the time it reaches the end of its majestic journey it is almost 2 miles wide and can carry more water than the Thames and the Severn combined. "Behold the Tiber" ("Ecce Tiber") were reputedly the words spoken by the first Romans to gaze upon the Tay! The river is home to internationally important populations of salmon, otter and lamprey and is reputed as one of Scotland's finest angling rivers. For the more adventurous the Tay also offers exciting canoeing and white water rafting options. The River Tay can best be enjoyed at Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Dunkeld and, in Perth, from the beautiful riverside walkway and North Inch Park. The riverside at Dunkeld is a lovely spot for a lazy afternoon, with the Cathedral and the old larch trees providing a romantic backdrop.
Contact
Aberfeldy Tourist Information Centre
Aberfeldy
Perthshire
PH15
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1887) 820276
Fax: +44 (1887) 829495
E-Mail: aberfeldytic@perthshire.co.uk
WWW: http://www.perthshire.co.uk
