Glenisla is a hamlet and parish of north-west Forfarshire, 9 miles of Alyth on the left bank of the River Isla. Glenisla is the most westerly of the five Angus Glens. It is situated in the north-west corner on the southern edge of the Grampian Mountains. Glenisla is a popular tourist resort with guest accommodation in classic heritage surroundings with beautiful landscapes, heather covered slopes, steep corries, winding burns and waterfalls. The best views can be found at the top of Mount Blair the highest hill 744m above sea level. Glenisla is a haven for wildlife and outdoor activities. The challenging golf course has a variety of holes incorporating natural hazards and terrain. Glenisla is ideally positioned as a central base for access to many activities and attractions. Glenisla borders Glenclova to the east and Glenshee to the east, centres for skiing, hang-gliding and canyoning, the glens and lochs offer an endless list of activities including deer-stalking, fishing, hill-walking and game-hunting. Glenisla is a 20 minutes drive from excellent shopping and sightseeing at Dundee and Perth, it is near numerous historic sites and distilleries. The Parish church was built in 1821 replacing an older building; it is small oblong Gothic building with belfry and session house.
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Places to Stay near Glenisla
Glenisla Hotel (0.78 miles)
Glenisla Hotel and restaurant Angus Glens - Heart of Scotland. Our aim is to offer you comfortable, enjoyable surroundings with excellent food, in this magnificent part of Scotland. The Inn and restaurant is conveniently located ... More | visit website
Lands of Loyal Hotel (7.37 miles)
The impressive Victorian mansion was built in the 1830's, commissioned by sir William Olgilvy who on his return from Waterloo chose Loyal Hillas the site for this magnificent home. This ... More
Old Stables B&B (7.64 miles)
STB Four Star - Glenturret, Award Winning 'Best Bed and Breakfast & Warmest Welcome in Perthshire.' Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.Set in its own private gardens, Old Stables has three ... More
Alyth Hotel (7.70 miles)
Originally built as a Coaching Inn, and as the Village's principal Coffee House, by James Sandy in 1772, the Alyth Hotel sits in the Market Square of the picturesqe Highland ... More
The Bridge Of Cally Hotel (7.87 miles)
Dating from circa 1870, this former Drover's Inn is now a cosy and modern family-run hotel offering a warm and friendly welcome. Nestling at the gateway to Royal Deeside in the heart ... More
Tigh Na Leigh (7.90 miles)
Tigh Na Leigh is a small guest house that is big on hospitality, great food and quality service. With only 5 luxurious bedrooms in the main house, we are able to give our guests every ... More | visit websiteThe Strathardle (8.81 miles)
The Strathardle Inn is a beautiful little hotel set in glorious Perthshire landscape. Good home-cooked food sourced locally, fine ales and a roaring fire, what more could you want?
Strathardle Inn, a ... More
Kirkmichael Hotel (8.99 miles)
The Kirkmichael Hotel is a charming former roadside Coaching Inn set in the village of Kirkmichael nestled in the Strathardle Glen in Highland Perthshire, overlooking the River Ardle. The comfortable ... More
The Spittal of Glenshee Hotel (9.03 miles)
The Spittal of Glenshee is the site of one of the oldest inns in the U.K. It is known that the site has been in continuous use since 961AD and ... More
The Old Cross Inn & Restaurant (9.61 miles)
The Old Cross Inn & Restaurant is a family-owned business run by husband and wife team, Claire and Liam Leask.
The inn is in a Victorian-built sandstone building in the heart of Perthshire, amidst some glorious ... More | visit website
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