There is a wide range of shops and places to eat across the two Perthshire villages of Birnam and Dunkeld.

In Dunkeld there are a selection of fine shops, including an Art Gallery, Antique Shops, beautiful Clothes Shops for all ages, Furniture Galleries, Jewellery and Gift Shops, Ceramic Painting Experience, excellent Cafes, eateries and take away places, and quality food shops offering Delicatessen, Butchers, Fruit and Vegetables, Grocery and Salmon Smokehouse.

The VisitScotland Dunkeld Tourist Information Centre is located in The Cross as is The National Trust for Scotland Shop. There is also a Bank and Chemist in Dunkeld.

In neighbouring Birnam there is The Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden, Post Office and Tea Room, The Birnam Institute - a community run arts and performance centre with Library, Internet facilities and cafe, garage facilities including fuel and mechanic, taxi services and cafe.