Breadalbane Community Campus Swimming Pool

The leisure centre in Aberfeldy isn't going to blow your mind with cutting-edge facilities, but it's a solid local pool that does exactly what it says on the tin. There's a main swimming area, a teaching pool for younger kids, and a gym if you're that way inclined. The changing rooms are clean enough, and staff know what they're doing.

For families staying at any of the nearby parks - Aberfeldy Caravan Park is right on the doorstep, while Pitilie Pods and Grandtully Station Campsite are within a short drive - this becomes genuinely useful on a rainy day. Which, let's be honest, you might get a few of in Perthshire. Young children can splash about in the shallow end while older kids burn off energy doing lengths. Adults might grab a quick swim before heading out for a walk in the Tay Valley.

It's not a day-long attraction. An hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're thorough. Opening hours are fairly generous through the week (7am to 9:30pm Monday to Friday), though weekends drop to 8am-4:30pm, which is worth noting if you're planning around that. Get there mid-morning if you can, when the morning lap swimmers have cleared out but it's not yet chaos.

Check the website for current admission prices and any activity sessions they're running - they often do family times and lessons during school holidays. It's the kind of place you'll be grateful for when the weather turns, rather than something that demands a special visit.