Expand Your Horizons
With budgets feeling tighter than ever, the idea of organising free community events around Perth & Kinross might sound like wishful thinking. But thanks to Perth & Kinross Council’s brilliant initiative – free bus travel for everyone on the first Saturday of each month – a perfect opportunity opens up to bring people together and make some exciting events happen, without costs holding us back!
- Family Fun Days – Organise a Fun Day around free travel for all the family and open doors to new friends from all over Perth & Kinross.
- Wellbeing Walks – Organise your next group walk somewhere new. The travel offer applies to the whole of Perth & Kinross. Be adventurous for free!
- Reward your volunteers – Arrange a day out somewhere different for your volunteers to bond and celebrate the great work they do for you.
- Whole Family days – a chance for everyone in the family to travel together and enjoy something crafty or sporty, or simply an opportunity for families to spend quality time together without financial barriers
- Reconnect with loved ones – use the free travel day to visit friends or family you don’t see often. It’s the perfect excuse to catch up, strengthen relationships, and enjoy a change of scene – all without the cost of travel.
Free Things to do Across Perth & Kinross
Have we missed out on more free things to do? Send us your suggestions!
Wellbeing Walks
- Riverside at Dunkeld,
- Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park
- Alyth Den
- Quarrymill in Perth, with the Macmillan Cafe for lunch.
- Lady Mary’s Walk – Crieff
- Birks of Aberfeldy – Aberfeldy
- Cateran Trail
- Northballo Hill – Sidlaw Hills
- Rodney Gardens – Perth
Need a walking buddy?
Founded in 2016, Mental Health Mates is a UK-wide peer-support network of volunteer-led walking groups encouraging people connect and improve their mental health in a safe, non‑judgemental environment. With over 100 walks across the country, each walk offers a simple yet powerful combination of movement, conversation, and community support.
Wild Swimming
Take the plunge into Perth & Kinross’s stunning lochs and rivers with a wild swim – an exciting way to connect with nature and boost your wellbeing. Just be sure to check safety advice and swim with others for a refreshing, safe adventure.
What are you Waiting for?
You’ll find all the dates of free travel on the PKC website and planning is made easy with Traveline
People can take advantage of this offer for journeys within Perth and Kinross, provided by local bus operators Stagecoach East Scotland, Docherty Midland Coaches, Elizabeth Yule, Sweeney’s minibuses and Glenfarg Community Transport.
Help us Grow This Guide
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with us at info@thirdsectorpk.org.uk and help us grow this guide together. Let’s celebrate all the great things our community has to offer – free, fun, and for everyone!