Erichtside Works

The remains of Erichtside Works lie just outside Blairgowrie, a modest but intriguing archaeological site that rewards a bit of detective work. You're looking at what was once an industrial settlement - the kind of place where the everyday business of centuries past actually happened, rather than the grander monuments that tend to grab the headlines.

What you'll find is fragmented and weathered, which is precisely why it matters. The site gives you a real sense of how people lived and worked in Perthshire without the polished interpretation centre treatment. Walkers and local history enthusiasts will get the most from it, particularly those interested in how rural industry shaped the landscape. Families might find it a bit abstract unless someone's keen on archaeology - there aren't visitor facilities or signage to lean on.

Access and timing aren't clearly documented online, so it's worth contacting Blairgowrie's tourist office before you visit. The site itself is free to explore once you've found it. Budget 30-45 minutes unless you're doing serious fieldwork.

If you're based at Blairgowrie Holiday Park or Five Roads Caravan Park nearby, this works as a morning outing before heading elsewhere. Combine it with a walk along the River Ericht or potter into Blairgowrie town centre. It's not a showstopper attraction, but it's exactly the sort of quirky detour that makes a holiday feel less generic.