On the banks of the River Earn, Comrie combines a distinctive riverside setting with walking trails, architectural history and a special Hogmanay tradition. When planning your trip, it helps to keep these highlights separate: the trails vary in starting points and lengths, while the Flambeaux are tied to the turn of the year. This lets you tailor your time to the landscape, local history or festive tradition.
Riverside Landscape and Walking Trails
At the northern end of Dundas Street, rising ground and wooded areas lead to Glen Lednock and the River Earn National Scenic Area. Along with its riverside setting, the wooded terrain and protected landscape towards Glen Lednock are specific features of the surrounding area.
The Glen Lednock path is a 4-mile circular route that starts at Laggan car park. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.
A walking guide from Comrie Community Council describes six local walks along rights of way. They all start in the village centre and range from 2 to 6 miles. This range lets you compare route lengths; since all six walks start in the village centre, you can plan by distance while staying within the same area.
The Glenlednock Circular Walk starts in the village centre. Deils Cauldron, a waterfall and pool near Comrie, lies along this route. As well as the starting point, this provides a named natural feature to help guide your route choice.
Village Character and Historic Traces
The White Church dates from 1805 and is the most important landmark in Comrie’s village scene. Earthquake House is a listed building that was first restored in 1986. These details offer different perspectives on architectural history: the White Church is described by its date of construction and significance in the village scene, while Earthquake House is described by its listed status and restoration.
On the edge of Dalginross, a part of Comrie, a 23.5-acre marching camp lies along the B827. Its size and location on the B827 give this historic site a different spatial dimension from the buildings described.
Hogmanay and the Comrie Flambeaux
Every Hogmanay, the Comrie Flambeaux are lit and carried through the village accompanied by a pipe band; a fancy-dress parade follows. During the Flambeaux, torches are thrown over Dalginross Bridge into the River Earn. This is said to symbolise the driving out of evil spirits.
If you would like to visit Comrie for this tradition, check the event dates for your chosen year. This will let you plan your trip around the right date.
Getting There by Bus
Stagecoach routes 15 and 15a are the main bus connection between Comrie and Crieff and start in Perth. If you are considering taking one of these routes to get there, check the current timetable before travelling.
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For the broader travel overview: Perth And Kinross.
