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The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire (Haunted Britain S.)
by Geoff Holder.
"The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire" contains everything folkloric, supernatural, paranormal, eccentric and odd that has been recorded about the county. The guide is a fascinating introduction to Perthshire's tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles and archaeological curiosities; tales of ghosts, fairies, witchcraft, freak weather, strange deaths, tall tales and hoaxes. This is a guide for the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor, with stories arranged in a sequence of easily found geographical locations. It is profusely illustrated with the author's own photographs and there are extensive references and endnotes to enable the reader to follow up the sources, if he should so wish. 
Highland Perthshire (25 Walks)
by Roger Smith. The 25 Walks books are practical guides and attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by easy-to-use maps and colour photographs.
Highland Perthshire describes 25 walks in the varied and beautiful area between Blair Atholl, Kenmore and Dunkeld. The scenery is justly famous and the walks visit many areas of local interest, including mysterious standing stones and burial grounds, waterfalls, historic castles and magnificent viewpoints. Illustrated with striking colour photographs, this second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated.
Perthshire in History and Legend
by Archie McKerracher. Exploring some of the stories about Perthshire, this book contains not only the well-known stories such as Robert the Bruce founding a chapel at Strathfillan after Bannockburn, but tales of the prophecies of the Lady of Lawers, and the pistols of Doune made entirely of horseshoe nails.
Atholl and Gowrie: A Historical Guide (Birlinn Historical Guides)
by Lindsay J. MacGregor. This guide shows an archaeological range from neolithic cairns to medieval palaces, from industrial workers' cottages to Roman fortresses. A gazetteer combines with the narrative to produce a history of North Perthshire on the boundary of Highland and Lowland.