The Cateran Trail is a 63-mile long-distance walk beginning and ending in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. It goes up GlenIsla to the Spittal of Glenshee and back by Glen Ardle. It is named after the marauding brigands from the Highlands, who plundered the cattle-rich glens of Angus and Perthshire, with fire and sword, from the 13th till early 17th Centuries.

The Trail can be divided into five easily walked sections with good quality pub, hotel or bed and breakfast, every 12 miles or so of the circuit. A vehicle service is available to carry packs for walkers to their next stopping place. The trail is administered by the Cateran Trail Trust and the route is clearly signposted from surrounding roads and by wooden waymarkers with their yellow arrows and red Heart of Scotland signs. Only about 8 miles in all is tarmac.

The Trust has a reception centre in the Boat Brae, Blairgowrie where a detailed map, car parking, accommodation and luggage transfer can be arranged for about £150, with one freephone call (0800 0277 200). There is also a safety alert arrangement with the Police and Mountain rescue, if walkers fail to arrive for the night by 8pm. The Trail crosses ecologically sensitive farmland and ancient and modern forests, belonging to about thirty different landowners, so it is important not to abuse their hospitality. More details can be had from Visit Scotland  and from the Cateran Trail website. (www.caterantrail.com).