The Old Coach House (Jerome & Tracey O'Brien)

The Old Coach House in Dollar is a converted church that Jerome and Tracey O'Brien have turned into something altogether different - and that's precisely what makes it worth a stop if you're in Perthshire. It's the sort of place that catches you off guard: a proper ecclesiastical building repurposed into a private residence, sitting quietly on the edge of this small Fife town.

What you're looking at is architectural salvage done right. The bones of the original church remain visible, but it's the transformation that tells the story - Gothic windows, solid stonework, the kind of craftsmanship that modern builds struggle to match. You won't be wandering through rooms here unless you're invited, but the exterior alone rewards a decent look. It's the sort of structure that makes you wonder about the stories behind the conversion, the decisions made about what to keep and what to alter.

This works best as part of a broader Dollar exploration rather than a destination in itself. The town has decent walks - Castle Campbell sits just above, and the glen is proper beautiful if you've got an hour to spare. If you're camping or glamping nearby - and there are several good options within spitting distance, including Fossoway Cabins just 1.2 miles away and Meadow View Glamping at 2.6 miles - you could easily combine a visit here with the surrounding countryside.

Best visited during daylight when the stone shows properly. Don't expect visitor facilities; this isn't a tourist attraction in the formal sense. It's a building that's done something unexpected and done it well.