After the Strathearn Marathon: Perth and Scone Palace

The Route: Comrie → Perth → Scone Palace Logistics: By car; the most practical way to reach Perth and Scone from Comrie. Marathon Month: June Duration: Day trip

Comrie ──(by car)──> Perth ──> Scone Palace

After a hilly, 500-metre-ascent marathon through the Perthshire countryside, a short drive to Perth and Scone Palace offers an easier, largely flat day out. June in Perthshire: long daylight hours and settled early-summer weather, well suited to a full day of sightseeing.

Perth and Scone Palace

Perth, Perthshire's largest town, offers a proper choice of shops and restaurants after Comrie's more limited village supply. Scone Palace, a short distance outside town, was the traditional crowning place of Scottish kings and holds the site of the Stone of Destiny, with formal grounds suited to gentle walking.

Where to eat: Perth's town centre has a good range of restaurants and cafés, a welcome change from Comrie's smaller selection.

Getting Back

The return drive to Comrie retraces the same route through the Perthshire countryside.