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    The Perthshire town with ‘best autumn walk in Scotland’ and inn with yummy Sunday roast

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    By Alexander Smail

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    The Perthshire town with 'best autumn walk in Scotland' and inn with yummy Sunday roast

    Autumn is well and truly here, which means now is the time for a cosy getaway in the Scottish countryside. Surrounded by dazzling hues of gold and orange, Scotland’s rural towns and villages look their best during the autumn months.

    When it comes to deciding where to head for a Scottish staycation, two of the most important things to consider are picturesque walks and delicious food. Luckily, the Daily Record’s latest Town of the Week has both.

    Crieff is a traditional market town in Perth and Kinross that is known for its whisky and scenery. It is also renowned for its easy access to stunning walks, with one being considered among the best in Scotland.

    Lady Mary’s Walk is a walking route that runs along the banks of the River Earn. Named after Lady Mary Murray, whose family were local landowners hundreds of years ago, its beech trees turn spectacular shades of rust and gold over the autumn.

    Lady Mary’s Walk was previously named one of the “best autumn walks” in the country by VisitScotland. The tourism board singled out the trail’s “fine beech trees lining the bank” and “benches engraved with beautiful poems”.

    Elsewhere, when heading to Crieff for an autumn day out, you should make time for a Sunday roast at The Meadow Inn. Served with Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, and yummy gravy, it is perfect to fuel up after Lady Mary’s Walk.

    Other attractions in the area that are worth a visit include The Glenturret Distillery and MacRosty Park. The former is Scotland’s oldest working whisky distillery and offers a range of tours and other experiences, while MacRosty Park is a lovely wooded site with paths and play facilities for little ones.

    Continue reading for some images showing some of Crieff’s highlights. The full list of the 10 best autumn woodland walks in Scotland can be found on the VisitScotland website.

    For further travel inspiration, a few of our past Towns and Villages of the Week can be found below:

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