THE PICTISH ENIGMA

The Picts were certainly an enigmatic people. They may not have handed down a written language but they left a great legacy in stone that tells us much about their lives and the world that they came from.


  In the village of Meigle a few miles from Alyth and The Singing Kettle you will find Meigle Museum. It was once a Village School but now houses 30 Pictish Standing Stones. These artefacts, which well reward closer study, carry much Christian symbolism (they come from a time shortly after this people converted to Christianity) and are studded with imagery of wild and domestic animals, intricate designs and the people themselves.


  The Picts were a formidable Race. They may not have left a language but they were highly cultured, operated something very close to a democracy and even defeated the Romans in a sea battle.


  Why not take time to look into Angus's fascinating and long distant past.


   Meigle Museum Opening Hours


1st April - 30th Sept.
Mon - Sat 9.30 am - 5p.m.
Oct - March Closed
Adult £4.50  Child £2.70
Concession £3.60

Why The Singing Kettle??????

There was a time when I thought that of changing the name of our tearoom because, to some people, it sounded a little old fashioned but then I thought of the part that the humble kettle has played in my life and I changed my mind.
  My first memories were of my Mother brewing coffee on the stove top. My first flat had a stove kettle and I have many, many fond memories connected to the sound of a whistling kettle. A whistling kettle speaks to me of comfort, refreshment and relaxation. It speaks of a moment to be enjoyed with friends or a moment of peace and quiet for yourself.
 That is exactly the feeling I want for EVERYONE who crosses the door of our little tearoom in Alyth.

WELCOME TO THE SINGING KETTLE @ ALYTH

    Welcome to the new Singing Kettle Tea Room Blog. We will be publishing regular postings about our activities and also items of interest about this lovely part of Perthshire.
   In these postings we will paint, as vividly as we can, a portrait of the beauty and history of this area
that we love so much.
   You are cordially invited to visit the site regularly and  leave any constructive comments or even ideas for articles you would like to read.


The Singing Kettle Tea Room is situated near the centre of this charming little country town. It nestles at the foot of the hills which, with their changing colours, reflect the passing of the Seasons.
Alyth is an underrated gem which amply rewards exploration, within the town itself and the surrounding country.


The Singing Kettle welcomes you for light meals, quality teas and coffees and home baking.
We look forward to seeing you soon
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PIC: Alyth and Alyth Burn on a Spring day.