Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 36 on 14/12/2007.

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Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire and Kinross is the perfect destination for a healthy, happy and inexpensive summer holiday as our man discovers.

It’s funny how life goes round in circles.

Who would have thought a few decades back as cars grew in popularity and bus, train and underground transport reached new levels of efficiency, that the ageing tram, consigned seemingly to museums, would find its way back into cities across the world and be championed as the transport of the future?

Or that the humble pedal bike, regarded by a growing number as a child’s play thing until a motorised vehicle could be legally commandeered, should not only survive as a recreation vehicle but would begin to grow in popularity again as its health and environmental benefits came to the fore?

The cynics among us scoffed at the stick insect weedies in their not so macho lycra outfits and sank back into the comfort of our car seats, little knowing that we were the dinosaurs and stick man was ahead of the game.

Now, though, we’re on the edge of a transport revolution and the only thing holding it back is the mental block many of us have about the fear and discomfort of trusting ourselves to two very thin wheels.

And where better to enjoy outdoor living than in Scotland, and where better in Scotland than Perth or Kinross. It’s the perfect reason not least because while some parts of the country require high levels of fitness and no little skill, Perth offers a variety of options for everyone from the novice to the expert.

Throw in the fact that it’s easy to reach, that the area boasts a great deal for the tourist, and the fact that there .....

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By Dominic Roskrow

Section : Regional Focus

Page number : 32