Spring has Sprung

Welcome the season of renewal with a spring stay at Forter Castle

Spring in the Highlands reveals itself in a quiet and gentle shift. After the long winter months the landscape around Forter Castle begins to awaken and the ancient woodland floors brighten with early wildflowers pushing through the earth.

Imagine beginning the morning within the warm stone walls of Forter Castle - light filtering gently through its windows and casting a soft glow across the slate floor. Outside, the stillness is broken only by birdsong echoing across the glen. A strong cup of tea in hand, you step out into crisp Highland air where quiet tracks and open landscapes invite slow exploration around Glenisla.

What's on in spring

The Glenisla Highland Games return in April with traditional heavy athletics, piping and dancing that draw competitors and spectators from across the Highlands and beyond.

Just over the border in Blairgowrie, the Perthshire Spring Market & Open Studios weekend fills town streets and studios with local artists, craftspeople and producers.

Culture lovers can head to the Perth Festival of the Arts takes place in May with ten days of music, theatre, dance and comedy across venues in the city.

As the landscape continues its transformation spring at Forter Castle invites you to wander through the glen, explore hidden corners of the countryside or simply witness the light shift across the hills. Experience a holiday that feels both timeless and quietly restorative.