Christmas Lunch

About 50 members of the Group enjoyed a festive lunch at the Aviator Restaurant at Scone aerodrome. 

A Winter Walk

John Andrews led a winter walk in spectacular conditions around Luncarty.

Cannich Weekend

Over the weekend of 18-19th of September a group of 13 Ramblers set off to Drumnadrochit for 2 days of walking in the Glen Affric area; an area famed for its special beauty. Unfortunately the weather was not as kind as it might have been.  The original plan to do a high walk had to be cancelled when the low cloud and rain made the route unsuitable. However we were all able to do the planned low level walk around Loch Affric, a circular walk of around 11 miles.  The weather did improve and we did enjoy a sunny afternoon. A bonus when we found later it had been raining all day a short distance away at Drumnadrochit. Saturday night was spent at the Loch Ness Inn for an excellent group dinner, with special thanks to Postie John for organising it.

Photo  of group about to start walk round Loch Affric on a wet Saturday.

Nan struggling over the burn which was a river.

All safely over thanks to the men, now drying off.  Some had boots on some had boots off.

On Sunday, the weather was still misty and very damp, and after taking local advice it was decided to change plans and instead of returning to Glen Affric area to instead travel to the outskirts of Inverness and do another low level walk along the River Ness and the canal. This provided a pleasant morning walk of around 7 miles.

Path of Condie

Despite heavy early rain and black clouds, 14 walkers braved the weather to meet for a new walk of about 7 miles around
the Ochils close to the Path of Condie about 4 miles above Dunning. Fortunately the weather cleared and we all managed to keep dry and even enjoy some sun. The walk included a mix of tracks through the plantations and open moorland on Coalcraigy Hill where great views of Loch Leven and the Firth of Forth were obtained; and later the Lomonds on the way down to Stronachie.

Glen Tilt

On a mostly sunny day Mike Whitehead led 27 Ramblers and visitors on a scenic 10 mile walk up Glen Tilt by Blair Atholl.

Ben Venue

On July 3rd Sue Henderson led 16 walkers up Ben Venue in the Trossachs starting a few miles from the Brig of Turk next to Loch Achray. The weather proved to be a mixed bag with some heavy showers and periods of hot sun, requiring constant manipulation of anoraks and sweaters. The path from the car park led up a steep path through the forest and it was not until we reached the open moorland that we stopped for coffee. The walk up to the summit was reasonably straight forward but was surprisingly wet in the peat areas. There are two summits, separated by a valley, both seem to be of equal height. We had our lunch at the top with amazing views over Loch Katrine, before making the long decent through moorland and forest.

Schiehallion

On June 26th - a group of hardy souls braved the early start of 7.30 at ASDA to travel to Schiehallion and to meet some colleagues at the Braes of Foss car park. A total turnout of 18 walkers set off up Schiehallion from the car park led by Trevor Abell. The early start meant that we had a clear run free of other walkers on this popular Monro. The weather was kind and although there was some early cloud, it proved to be a dry walk with good views of Loch Rannoch. The new path built by the John Muir Trust meant that the route to the shoulder could be easily followed, but the boulder field that covers the upper slopes required full concentration. We made good time and began our descent before the flood of other walkers were on their ascent. A stop over at the House of Menzies for a refreshing cuppa was welcomed by many of the walkers.

Weekend on the Isle of Rum

30 members of Perth Ramblers enjoyed a mainly sunny weekend on the isle of Rum. Staying in a hostel which is part of a Castle and the only accommodation on the island we enjoyed a variety of walks on the Saturday and Sunday and a great Ceilidh on the Saturday night. Many thanks to Mary Anderson for organizing the weekend and to Margaret Young for teaching us all how to dance.

The Bealach Walk

On the 10th of April a group of 20 ramblers set off from Moulin under the leadership of Jim Pirie. The weather proved to be really kind and the sun shone for the whole day. We took the well trodden path towards Ben Vrakie, but branched off to go over Bealach reaching the top for the coffee stop. A pleasant descent to Kiliecrankie then led us to the second stop at the National Trust centre. Our return took us under the A9 and through the forest to Pitlochry golf course and hence back to the Moulin car park. A round trip of 9 miles and very enjoyable walk - a welcome start to Spring.

Moncrieffe Hill - 20th March

18 Perth Ramblers and guests enjoyed a 5 mile stroll round Moncrieffe Hill, Perth on a sunny spring day with fine views of the Rivers Tay and Earn.

Glenfarg in the snow

34 Ramblers enjoyed a 7 mile walk through the snow around Glen Farg.

A Winter Walk

Last Saturday, 15 walkers managed to ease themselves from their warm homes to the first real walk after the long winter layoff through a series of canceled walks. There was still snow around as we climbed up Fonab Hill above Pitlochry under the leadership of Postie John. The 8 mile Clunie Walk took in a range of plantation and open moorland and good views were possible for most of the time.