Muthill (pronounced Mew-thil) looks across the River Earn from a north facing slope in Strathearn, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 3 miles south of Crieff and is on the route of the Coast to Coast Walk from Oban to St. Andrews. Muthil is a Conservation area with many buildings listed. The ancient village founded by Culdee Monks was once an important religious centre, a visible reminder of this is the 15th century pre-reformation church, the foundations date back to 9th century, the once detached 21ft square bell-tower dates from 12th century, with late Anglo-Saxon round headed two-light windows, the tower contains a Christian cross-slab and an effigy of the Earl and Countess of Strathern. The church is care for by Historic Scotland, entrance is free of charge. Muthil was badly burnt by retreating Jacobites in revenge for the battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715 and then rebuilt by the Drummond Earls of Perth in 1740’s. Drummond Castle, 1491 stand 3kms north with formal Italianate gardens containing elegant statues, 1830. The gardens are open daily. Muthil museum housed in a Georgian cottage built 1769 near the old church details local history and folk life of this Strathearn village. Muthill has amenities and a hotel, and is popular area with walkers.
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Places to Stay near Muthill
Barley Bree Restaurant with Rooms (0.06 miles)
James Cottage (2.74 miles)
Crieff Hotel (2.82 miles)
A small friendly town centre hotel in stunning Strathearn, popular with golfers, walkers and weekend breaks. The hotel has a brasserie offering great food in modern attractive surroundings, and a warm and welcoming lounge bar. The ... More | visit website
Galvelmore House (2.84 miles)
Comelybank Guesthouse (2.85 miles)
Comelybank is a traditional Scottish guesthouse with period charm located close to the central amenities of Crieff and the Crieff Hydro Spa and Leisure resort. It is conveniently located for ... More
Belmont B&B (3.01 miles)
Belmont is conveniently located in the heart of Crieff, within two minutes ... More | visit website
Galvelbeg House (3.07 miles)
The house enjoys uninterrupted views ... More | visit website
Merlindale (3.07 miles)
Award winning Merlindale Bed and Breakfast is a Victorian stone villa which offers 4* luxury accommodation. The south-facing guest house is in a quiet residential area of Crieff, Perthshire, a popular holiday town right in ... More | visit website
Newstead Bed And Breakfast (3.27 miles)
Crieff Hydro Hotel (3.32 miles)
Whether you're young or just young at heart, with your partner or family, on your own or perhaps part of a larger party of guests, Crieff Hydro has just the ... More
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