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Queen's View Visitor Centre
Queen's View Visitor Centre
Where we are
COVID-19 update
- Read our Covid-19 Information in advance of your visit.
- Most of our forests and facilities are open, but use our website to check before you travel.
- Do not light campfires or use disposable barbecues.
- Park considerately, taking care not to park on verges or block gates or roads.
Latest forest information
- Queen's View Café and shop are now open 7 days a week.
- Due to staffing issues the Café will operate a limited menu on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. Please call the Café for more information 01796 474188
- Due to staffing issues the opening days for Queen's View Café may be subject to change and the Café will operate a limited menu. Please check the Queen's View Visitor Centre Facebook pages for up to date information.
About
Highland Perthshire's most iconic view
Queen's View lies at the heart of Highland Perthshire and is the area's most popular visitor attraction. Just one look is enough to tell you why.
When Queen Victoria visited in 1866, she assumed that the sweeping view west along Loch Tummel was named after her – but she was wrong. We think the view was really named after Isabella, the first wife of Robert the Bruce, who lived more than 500 years earlier.
Today, you too can enjoy views fit for a queen, along with a nice cup of tea from our café. Pick out some gifts at the well-stocked shop and relax before exploring the nearby forests.
Guide map to Tay Forest Park (PDF 5.6MB)
Facilities and access
Queens View Café will extend its opening to 7 days a week from Saturday 12th June to 31st October 2021.
Queens view shop will be opening soon, keep a check on this page for further updates.
Car parking information
The charge to park at Queen's View is £2 for the day.
Payment options: Coin only
Blue badge holders park free in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our local forest list without the £ symbol.
Annual parking passes available:
- Available in advance by downloading the relevant application form and emailing to the Regional Office.
- Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions before applying.
- Tay Pass: Valid at Glen Doll, Braes of Foss, Queen's View
- Tay Pass application form - £50 per car and £110 per mini-bus or coach
- Tay & Tentsmuir Pass: Valid at Tentsmuir, Glen Doll, Braes of Foss, Queen's View
- Tay & Tentsmuir application form - £90 per car and £120 per mini-bus or coach
Blue Badge Holders: The Tay & Tentsmuir pass above is available to Blue Badge holders for £20 (which covers the electronic parking pass for the Tentsmuir barrier).
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome to join you in all areas of the visitor centre and cafe.
Getting here
From the A9, follow signs for Killiecrankie, then Kinloch Rannoch. Queens View Visitor Centre is about 7 miles along the B8019.
Using SatNav?
PH16 5NR is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
Local bus services run from Pitlochry. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
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