Travel: 48 hours in Glendevon

8pm Tuck into a three-course meal at this hotel's fantastic restaurant, where everything is freshly prepared by chef and co-owner Dave Morby. Make sure you try the venison, as it may be the tastiest in the country, and was sourced from the nearby Gleneagles estate.

10.30pm Take a taxi ride to Dollar - about five miles away - for a mini pub crawl. Try the King's Seat Bar (19-23 Bridge Street, www.kingsseat.com).

Saturday, 8am Wake up in one of the smart rooms, with oak-beamed ceilings and great views. Head downstairs for a full Scottish breakfast.

10am Blow away the cobwebs of the week with a low level walk up Glen Quey. This is a scenic five-mile wander which leads to Castle Campbell (www.historic-scotland.gov.uk).

1pm Enjoy a late lunch in Dollar (try The Castle Campbell Hotel, 11 Bridge Street, www.castle-campbell.co.uk) and return to Glendevon on foot.

3pm Challenge your partner to a round of golf. You're only a few miles south of Gleneagles, but it's pricey there and difficult to get a slot. Try Dollar Golf Club instead (www.dollargolfclub.com), a challenging little course that will set you back just 15 at weekends.

Sunday, 10am Fish on one of the many local beats. Full details on Glen Devon are available from Auchterarder Tourist Information Centre (90 High Street, 01764 663450).

The Facts From Edinburgh take the Forth Road Bridge and the M90 to Kinross, where you turn left and follow signs for the A91. Just before Yetts of Muckhart turn right up the A823 Glendevon Road. From Glasgow, head to Stirling and take the A91 eastbound, and turn left up the A823 to Glendevon.

• This article was first published in The Scotsman on March 12, 2011