Bridge of Balgie Tearoom

Highland Perthshire


This cafe, with a suntrap of a terrace overlooking the river, is the beating heart of Glen Lyon, a hub for walkers, cyclists and motorists. The owner is a fount of knowledge about the glen, and her pistachio and almond cake is legendary. The coffee comes from a local roastery, and the soups and sandwiches are homemade.


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