Five of the best picnic spots in Perthshire

Pick up a picnic box from our deli counter and choose from the wonderful selection of quiches, salads, Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, charcuterie meats and add a little something from our famous in-store bakery and voila you have your own delicious picnic! An ideal treat any time.

An appetite for adventure? Enjoy a fully catered, fabulous picnic at our hidden lunch hut up in the hills. Access to our remote lunch hut is either an hour’s walk or a thirty minute off-road drive in our Land Rover. Whether a romantic treat for two or a holiday highlight for ten, allow us to create a unique gourmet experience that will live long in your memory. Everything on our extensive menu is freshly prepared by Penny, our resident chef.

Our beautiful Deli in Aberfeldy has become the worst kept secret amongst Perthshire’s foodies! Occupying our oak-beamed farmhouse kitchen, the Deli and Farm Shop offers a fabulous range of homemade, local, and Scottish produce, as well as international favourites. We also stock award-winning Errichel reared and made products.And if all that shopping has tired you out, why not pay a restorative visit to our adjoining Thyme Bistro for coffee, cake, or something more substantial?

Our delicious picnic includes: a sourdough sandwich, a sausage roll or slice of quiche, seasonal fruit, Torres crisps, a signature Ballintaggart brownie (g.f), a tin of Perello olives, Repscallion soda. Why not add a chilled half bottle of Thienot Champagne for £25. 

Picnic hampers and blankets are also available for a £10 refundable deposit. Postcard with local suggested walks comes as standard. 

A well-stocked deli counter is a thing of foodie dreams and Provender Brown has built one of the best! Our seriously good cheese selection is legendary – and that’s just for starters. Charcuterie sliced to order includes hams from Puddledub Pork in Fife and so much more. These sit alongside fresh pates from Patchwork Foods and the most amazing scotch eggs from Scotch & Co, gourmet pies and sausage rolls, a fabulous assortment of olives, tomorosso tomatoes and balsamic soaked onions. Food of the Gods indeed! 

The Courtyard Shop was opened in July 2005 and has since become a very popular visitor destination open all year round. We make our own Loch Tay Soft Fudge right here on site and visitors come from miles around to taste and buy. Stocking a wide range of gorgeous local produce, gifts and homeware, hampers and delicious Arran Ice Cream, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes. The beautiful Loch Tay and scenic river walks are just on our doorstep. 

During the day, we are an amazing speciality food larder and gourmet sandwich take-away. We also serve delicious salads, soups, homemade cakes and scones. To drink we serve a variety of soft drinks, teas and fantastic freshly ground Glenlyon coffee. With a full licence, we can also offer a wonderful range of wines, spirits, Scottish Gins and Scottish craft beers. 

Our ethos is “let’s go local”, and we now have products from over 100 local suppliers and producers, from essential everyday shopping to one-off treats there is something for all, this is why we were crowned UK Food Hall of the year 2020 at the Farm Shop and Deli Awards.

Gloagburn Farm Shop is owned and run by 3rd generation farmers Ian and Alison Niven. Everything is made on the premises, from the pastry to the jam, which ensures the quality, consistency and freshness of our offering. Our farm shop stocks a range that includes our very popular and extensive range of Gloagburn homemade products. Our deli counter showcases delicious Scottish and continental cheeses, our farm reared Gloagburn steak pies and freshly made salads straight from our kitchen.

Independently owned Delicatessen in Pitlochry, Scotland. Selling quality deli items and serving barista made coffee, sweet treats & freshly prepared sandwiches made to order.