Fishing at Finegand
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Golf
Finegand is the perfect place to spend a golfing holiday as it is situated within easy reach of numerous high quality courses, together with many interesting and challenging 9 hole courses. Championship courses are within easy reach, namely Gleneagles, St. Andrews and Carnoustie, while high quality courses are available nearby at Blairgowrie, Alyth, Pitlochry, Braemar and elsewhere within easy reach. Also one of the highest courses in Great Britain is situated at Dalmunzie House Hotel (only five miles away). This is a testing 9 hole course - providing a challenge to the more experienced golfer whilst also being suitable for beginners. This course is set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery, and at the right time of year it is possible to hear the stags calling whilst concentrating on that tricky putt.

Shooting
Rough shooting, including grouse, pheasant and roe deer may be available occasionally on the estate by prior arrangement only. Visitors should be able to find all types of game shooting and stalking opportunities locally.

Skiing in Glenshee
The largest ski area in Scotland is only fifteen minutes away from Finegand. It now has 24 tows and 2 chairlifts, 5 nursery areas and over 40 kilometres of ski runs of varying standards to suit everyone from beginner to expert. The highest point is Glas Maol at 3,500 feet. There is a very good ski school and up-to-date equipment can be hired at the ski area as well as at a number of other locations nearby. Glenshee provides a convenient and affordable place to learn to develop your skiing with some of the most friendly, sympathetic and professional Ski Instructors that are to be found anywhere. There is a variety of aprés-ski entertainment at local hotels.

Walking
There are many excellent walks in the area, whether you wish to scale the challenging peaks or to take it a bit more easy on the Cateran Trail. For the enthusiastic hillwalker who would like to tackle Munros, there are 21 Munros within a 14 mile radius of the Cairnwell pass. The Lairig Guru, the famous mountain walk, is also not too far away. Ordnance survey maps 43 and 53 (Land ranger series) cover the local area.

Cycling
There are numerous tracks as well as quiet roads in the area for cycling. Mountain Bikes can be hired locally.

Sailing and Canoeing
For beginners and intermediate at Glen Isla is only six miles away.

Pony Trekking
There are several centres locally offering short and long treks through the majestic countryside or up onto the moors, to suit both the more able rider and the novice.

Wildlife
Glenshee is well situated for wildlife centres and bird watching, including the Caenlochen National Nature Reserve and the Loch of Lowes Centre which has a hide from which osprey can occasionally be seen.

Swimming
The leisure centres in Blairgowrie, Aberfeldy and Perth have swimming pools. The Perth Leisure Pool boasts some exciting water slides.

Adventure Activities
The Compass Christian Centre at Glenshee Lodge can arrange excellent adventure days - rock climbing, abseiling and many other outdoor activities. There is a hang gliding school at the Glenshee Ski Area. The Croft-Na-Caber watersports centre on Loch Tay has a wide range of water and other sports, including windsurfing, sailing, jet skis and canoeing, as well as all-terrain vehicles and shooting.

Further west in Perthshire, in Crieff visit the Drovers' Tryst - Scotland's walking festival - an annual Scottish walking festival celebrating the Cattle Drovers trails with guided and self led walks for children and families as well as serious walkers.