Glen Quaich lies between Strathtay and Glenalmond and runs North West from Amulree along a small road branching off the A822. This natural pass is squeezed between Meall Dearg (2,264ft) and Meall Nam Fuaran (2,631ft) emerging at the eastern extremity of Loch Tay. This is without doubt, one of the most picturesque roads in the whole of Scotland. The River Quaich flows into Loch Freuchie and out into the River Braan.

The area has an excellent range of diversity with heather clad mountains, rolling hills and pasture. The area offers a form of escapism, and there is a wide range of recreational pursuits nearby including hill walking, fishing, cycling, water sports, golf, walking, bird watching, the area also has a rich diverse wildlife of red and fallow deer, fox, red squirrels to name a few. Shooting and fishing are available on many nearby estates as well as 18 hole golf courses at Crieff, Taymouth Castle and Dunkeld only a short drive away. Water sports can be found at Loch Tay at Kenmore and Aberfeldy. Loch Tay is well renowned for its salmon fishing.

Aberfeldy has a selection of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bank, nursey and primary and secondary schooling, doctors, dentist and veterinary practice and the Birks Cinema. 

Dunkeld is a small town with a Cathedral which was begun in 1260 and completed in 1501 in grey sandstone. It has amenities such as shops, bank, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, doctors, dentists, art gallery and a music scene. There is a main railway station at Dunkeld with direct services to Edinburgh, Inverness and a sleeper to London.

Crieff is a popular town providing good day to day facilities including a supermarket, banks, restaurants, coffee shops, post office, veterinary, primary and secondary schooling, recreation centre and a library.

Kenmore is a small village with the Scottish Crannog Centre, Taymouth Castle, Falls of Acharn waterfall, hotel, restaurants, shops, water sports.

Perth is the closest city where there is a variety of shopping facilities, hospital, railway station, doctors, library, health and fitness centres, galleries, museum, concert hall and theatre, bars, restaurants, coffee shops.

Private schools can be found at Glenalmond, Morrisons Academy, Ardvreck in Crieff and also Strathallan, Craigclowan and Kilgraston.