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A companion who shares their interests, in Perthshire and Kinross

Keeping up the things they love is most of what makes a day good. 78 vetted live-in carers could come to live in Perthshire and Kinross. This page shows what they enjoy, what Perthshire and Kinross offers for each interest, and how to find someone who shares your mother's or father's.

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63 carers near Perthshire and Kinross have told us what they enjoy

What the carers enjoy

The interests of the live-in carers who could come to Perthshire and Kinross

Live-in carers move in rather than travel each day, so the choice reaches well beyond the county: 78 are within about three hours of Perthshire and Kinross. These are the interests on the profiles of the nearest of them. Tap one to see what Perthshire and Kinross offers for it.

What the live-in carers who could come enjoyCarers out of 63

Listed by manyLess common, so a better matchFrom the profiles of the 78 nearest live-in carers within about three hours of Perthshire and Kinross, October 2026; 63 of them list interests.

Common ground is easy

Most carers list walking, cooking & baking and music. If that is what your mother or father enjoys, nearly anyone will share it, so choose on the things that matter more: experience, manner and whether they get on.

The less common interests

Fewer carers list these, which is exactly why they are worth searching on. Someone who shares a real passion makes a long week go quickly.

  • Painting 16
  • Volunteering 15
  • Writing 15
  • DIY 13
  • Board Games 11
  • Knitting 8
  • Collecting 7
  • Video Games 7
  • Yoga 5
  • Fishing 4
  • Embroidery 3
  • Scrapbooking 1

Carers choose the interests on their own profiles. A shared hobby is a good start, not a guarantee, so talk about it when you meet them.

Interest 1

Walking in Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire and Kinross is walking country, with loch shores, river banks and old estate woodland threaded by paths that suit a slow pace as well as a brisk one.

57 of 63live-in carers we looked at list walking

Somewhere to go

Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Kinross

A surfaced circular trail around the shore of Loch Leven with bird hides, viewpoints and cafes at several access points. A carer can drive to one of the car parks, walk out as far as suits the day and turn back rather than attempting the full loop.

Getting around: Reviewed on Euan's Guide as a level, surfaced route usable by wheelchair users, with seats and accessible parking along the way.

Source: euansguide.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

The Hermitage woodland walk

Dunkeld

National Trust for Scotland woodland beside the River Braan, with tall Douglas firs and the folly of Ossian's Hall above the falls. The main path from the car park to the hall is short, so a carer can plan a there-and-back visit with a rest on the way.

Source: nts.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A companion walks at their pace, knows when to turn back, and drives to the flat, well-surfaced routes so a short walk is still possible when a long one is not.

Live-in carers who enjoy walking

Interest 2

Cooking & Baking in Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire and Kinross is fertile farming country, best known for soft fruit, and many older residents grew up with raspberry jam, tarts and puddings made from local berries.

48 of 63live-in carers we looked at list cooking & baking

Local food

Blairgowrie raspberries and the Berry Toon

Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie's nickname comes from decades of raspberry growing, when whole families went to the berry fields each summer. A carer can buy local berries in season and bake jam, tarts or cranachan together, which often brings back stories of berry picking days.

Source: ourheritageblairrattray.scot. Check opening times and access before you go.

In the calendar

Perth Farmers' Market

Perth

A regular street market in central Perth with local meat, cheese, baking and seasonal produce from Perthshire growers. A carer can push the trolley, carry bags and help plan a couple of meals around what is on the stalls that morning.

Source: smallcitybigpersonality.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A carer does the lifting, the hot trays and the washing up, so the recipes, the judging and the tasting stay with the person who knows them.

Live-in carers who enjoy cooking & baking

Interest 3

Music in Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire has a strong traditional and classical music life, from fiddle and folk song in the glens to concert programmes in the county town.

47 of 63live-in carers we looked at list music

Somewhere to go

Perth Concert Hall

Perth

The main concert venue for the county, with classical, folk and popular programmes as well as daytime events and a cafe. A carer can book seats near an entrance, arrange drop-off and stay for the whole performance.

Source: horsecross.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Old records, a choir concert, singing along in the kitchen. Music often stays with people long after other things fade, and a companion who enjoys it makes it part of the day.

Live-in carers who enjoy music

Interest 4

Reading in Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire has strong literary and library traditions, with a well used county library service and independent bookshops in the smaller towns.

40 of 63live-in carers we looked at list reading

Somewhere to go

Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop

Aberfeldy

An independent bookshop in a restored watermill with a gallery and cafe under one roof. A carer could make browsing and a pot of tea the whole outing, with books chosen to read together later.

Source: visitaberfeldy.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to join

Books on Wheels home library service

Perth

Culture Perth and Kinross delivers library books to people who cannot easily get to a branch, including large print and audiobooks. A carer can help set up the service, pass on reading preferences and read aloud when eyesight makes print hard.

Source: culturepk.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Library trips, reading aloud when eyes tire, audiobooks set up and ready, and somebody to talk about the book with.

Live-in carers who enjoy reading

Interest 5

Gardening in Perthshire and Kinross

The sheltered straths and river valleys of Perthshire suit trees and shrubs from around the world, and the county has a long tradition of plant collecting and specialist gardens.

30 of 63live-in carers we looked at list gardening

Somewhere to go

Branklyn Garden

Perth

A two acre hillside garden in Perth known for its Himalayan poppies, rhododendrons and alpine beds, cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. A carer can check opening times, arrange parking close to the entrance and keep visits to the flatter upper paths.

Source: nts.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Explorers Garden, Pitlochry

Pitlochry

A woodland garden beside Pitlochry Festival Theatre telling the story of Scottish plant hunters, with plantings grouped by the parts of the world they came from. A carer could combine a short garden visit with tea at the theatre cafe for a gentle half day.

Getting around: A Euan's Guide reviewer describes the garden as designed with access in mind and manageable for wheelchair users.

Source: euansguide.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Potting on at a table rather than kneeling, deadheading from a stool, visiting gardens with level paths and a tearoom: a carer keeps the garden in their week.

Live-in carers who enjoy gardening

Interest 6

Dancing in Perthshire and Kinross

Scottish country and Highland dancing are part of everyday social life across Perthshire, at branch classes in the towns and at summer games in the glens.

23 of 63live-in carers we looked at list dancing

In the calendar

Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games

Blairgowrie

A long established summer games day with Highland dancing, pipe bands and heavy events in one field. A carer can bring a folding chair, park close and keep the visit to the dancing platform and the piping.

Source: blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

From tea dances to seated movement to music, a companion can find the right session, drive there, and make sure it is enjoyable rather than tiring.

Live-in carers who enjoy dancing

Interest 7

Sports in Perthshire and Kinross

Curling, bowls and Highland games have deep roots in Perthshire, and the county has indoor facilities that keep people playing through the winter.

23 of 63live-in carers we looked at list sports

Somewhere to go

Dewars Centre

Perth

Perth's indoor curling and bowls centre, used by clubs and casual players all season. A carer can arrange transport, help with kit and stay for a coffee while a session or a club afternoon runs.

Source: liveactive.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Watching the match together, a trip to the bowls green or the cricket, or gentle exercise done safely with someone alongside.

Live-in carers who enjoy sports

Interest 8

Photography in Perthshire and Kinross

Big views over lochs and forested hills mean much of Perthshire can be photographed from a roadside or a short path, which suits photographers who cannot walk far.

20 of 63live-in carers we looked at list photography

Somewhere to go

Queen's View over Loch Tummel

Queen's View Visitor Centre, Pitlochry

A famous viewpoint above Loch Tummel run by Forestry and Land Scotland, with a car park, visitor centre and cafe close to the lookout. A carer can drive right up, so the walk to the view is short and the light can be chosen by time of day.

Source: forestryandland.gov.scot. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park

Perth

Woodland on the edge of Perth with waymarked paths and views over the Tay valley from the ridge. A carer can choose a shorter waymarked route from the nearest car park and carry the camera bag.

Source: woodlandtrust.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A companion can plan an outing around the light and the tide, carry the kit, and help sort the pictures afterwards.

Live-in carers who enjoy photography

Interest 9

Painting in Perthshire and Kinross

Perthshire has a long association with Scottish landscape and colourist painting, and the county still has a busy community of working artists.

16 of 63live-in carers we looked at list painting

Somewhere to go

Perth Art Gallery

Perth

A city centre gallery run by Culture Perth and Kinross showing Scottish art and changing exhibitions, with free entry. A carer can plan a short visit around one or two rooms and a seat, which works well for someone who tires easily.

Source: culturepk.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

In the calendar

Perthshire Open Studios

Perth

An annual county-wide event when artists and makers open their studios to visitors across Perthshire. A carer can pick two or three venues with parking close by and do the route as one gentle afternoon.

Source: perthshireopenstudios.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Setting up the table, washing the brushes, finding a gallery with a lift: a carer handles the practical side so the time goes on the painting.

Live-in carers who enjoy painting

Interest 10

Volunteering in Perthshire and Kinross

Perth and Kinross has an active voluntary sector, with local groups in most towns that rely on regular helpers.

15 of 63live-in carers we looked at list volunteering

Somewhere to join

Volunteering with PKAVS

Perth

PKAVS is the main voluntary service organisation for Perth and Kinross and matches people to local volunteering roles, including befriending and community groups. A carer can help work through the options, arrange travel and go along for the first few sessions.

Source: pkavs.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A carer can help find a role that suits sitting down or short sessions, and handle the lifts there and back.

Live-in carers who enjoy volunteering

Interest 11

Fishing in Perthshire and Kinross

The county is defined by water, with the Tay system and the lochs of Kinross-shire giving it a national reputation for salmon and trout fishing.

4 of 63live-in carers we looked at list fishing

Local tradition

Opening of the River Tay salmon season

Meikleour

The Tay season opens in January with a ceremony and a blessing of the river, a fixture in the Perthshire fishing calendar. A carer could take someone along to watch for an hour, with warm clothes and a hot drink, without any need to fish.

Source: meikleourarms.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Loch Leven Fisheries

Kinross

The historic trout fishery on Loch Leven, offering boat fishing from the Kinross shore. A carer can help with tackle, booking and getting to and from the boat jetty for a half day out.

Source: fishlochleven.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A carer can sort the permit and the tackle, drive to a bank spot close to the car park, and bring the chair, the flask and the patience.

Live-in carers who enjoy fishing

Closer to home

Interests to share at home

Not every good day involves going out. These are the everyday interests the carers who could come list most, and each is easier, and more fun, with somebody to share it.

Watching TV46 of 63 carers list itThe favourite programmes, the quiz shows answered together, and someone to talk about them with afterwards.Carers who enjoy watching TV
Socialising34 of 63 carers list itA companion keeps up the lunch club, the coffee morning and the visits to friends, and is company themselves on the quiet days.Carers who enjoy socialising
Puzzles24 of 63 carers list itCrosswords, jigsaws and word searches are better with two. A carer can sit with the puzzle and help without taking over.Carers who enjoy puzzles
Card Games19 of 63 carers list itCribbage, whist or rummy most afternoons, with a partner who is happy to play and wants to win.Carers who enjoy card games
Decorating19 of 63 carers list itChoosing colours, hanging pictures, rearranging a room to make it easier to live in: a carer can do the climbing while the decisions stay theirs.Carers who enjoy decorating
Writing15 of 63 carers list itLetters, memoirs and family history: a carer can type, find old photographs and help put a life story on paper.Carers who enjoy writing
DIY13 of 63 carers list itSmall repairs and projects done together, with a carer handling the ladder and anything that needs a steady hand.Carers who enjoy DIY
Board Games11 of 63 carers list itScrabble, dominoes and chess are good company, and a carer can be the regular opponent.Carers who enjoy board games
Knitting8 of 63 carers list itWinding wool, reading the pattern aloud, picking up dropped stitches, and a trip to the wool shop or a knitting group.Carers who enjoy knitting

From interest to introduction

How to find a carer who shares their interests

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    Search with their interest

    Use the link under any interest on this page. It opens a search of live-in carers in Perthshire and Kinross with the carers who list that interest first; nobody else is hidden, so you still see everyone who could come.

  2. 2

    Read the profiles

    Each profile shows the carer's interests next to their experience, the conditions they have cared for, their day rate and their reviews. Shortlist two or three.

  3. 3

    Talk about it when you meet

    Message and meet them for free. Ask about the hobby: someone who really gardens will tell you what they grow. Nothing is booked until you decide.

  4. 4

    Settle in

    We set up the contract, handle invoicing and payment, and insure the care while the carer works. The rest of the week is theirs to fill.

Charlotte, care manager at PrimeCarers

Charlotte

Care manager for families in Perthshire and Kinross

Charlotte helps families in Perthshire and Kinross arrange companionship care

Most families start with a call: what your relative needs, what it would cost, which carers share your parent's interests, and whether live-in care or companionship visits suit them better, and what to ask a carer when you speak to them. Charlotte has those conversations every day and can tell you which of the carers in Perthshire and Kinross might suit, though the choice is always yours.

Book a free call with Charlotteor call 0203 369 3624

Questions

Questions about hobbies and companionship in Perthshire and Kinross

Yes. Getting out is a normal part of a live-in carer's week: a walk (Loch Leven Heritage Trail is a good one), a garden visit, a choir concert, the bowls club or a lunch with friends. Many carers drive, and the search shows who does. Mileage is only charged if you agree it in advance and in writing, and 55p a mile is the usual figure when a carer uses their own car. Entry tickets and cafe stops for the carer are worth agreeing up front too.

Use the link under the interest on this page: it opens a search of live-in carers in Perthshire and Kinross with the ones who list that interest shown first, and the rest still there below them. Every profile shows the carer's interests alongside their experience, rates and reviews. Message the ones you like, and talk about the hobby when you meet them: it is the quickest way to tell whether the interest is real.

For live-in care it matters more than people expect. A live-in carer shares the house for weeks at a time, and the hours between the care tasks are most of the day. Somebody who likes the same programmes, games or garden fills those hours naturally. It is still second to experience and temperament, so treat it as a tie-breaker between good carers rather than the first thing you filter on.

Live-in care through PrimeCarers is typically about £1,120 a week, with our fee included, and each carer sets their own rate, shown on their profile. That covers somebody living in and helping through the day. If your parent needs company rather than round-the-clock help, hourly companionship visits start from about £15 an hour. Companionship care in Perthshire and Kinross compares the two.

Then the interest comes to him. A carer can bring the garden to a table on the patio, put the old records on, set up the jigsaw, read the paper aloud or play cards most afternoons. The interests further down this page are mostly the ones done at home, and plenty of carers share them.

Each local suggestion was researched from published sources, and every one on the page has passed a check before appearing: either it was found on a map inside Perthshire and Kinross, or its source page, which we link to, is live and names the area. Anything that failed was left out. Opening times, prices and access change, so check with the venue before you go, especially for gardens such as Branklyn Garden, where it is worth asking ahead about wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and had an online interview with our team, with renewal or rechecks depending on the accepted route. Carers write their own profiles, including their interests and skills, so ask about anything that matters to you when you meet them. How we vet carers sets out each step.

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