Blair
Atholl - Other
A selection of other chosen local area highlights and ‘must
visits’ includes
HydroElectric Dam and Fish Ladder
Each year between April and October an average of 5,400 salmon
fight their way upstream from Atlantic feeding grounds to
spawn in the upper reaches of the River Tummel. They must
by-pass the Hydro-Electric dam at Pitlochry by travelling
through the interconnected pools that form the Pitlochry "fish
ladder" up and around the dam. Three resting pools provide
patches of slack water for a break in the struggle against
the current.
The flow from the bottom of the fish ladder attracts the salmon
into the first pool and from there they rise in steps through
connecting pipes from pool to pool until they have climbed
the height of the dam. Witness all at a very special attraction.
The Hermitage
Situated just beside Dunkeld, the Hermitage is a National
Trust for Scotland property on land which stretches up the
River Braan from just off the A9.
What was believed until recently to be the tallest tree in
the UK stands in these woods. Then someone got round to measuring
it and it lost its title to a tree in Moniack near Inverness.
Dunkeld
Tucked away at the foot of thickly wooded hills, you will
discover one of Scotland's gems - the cathedral town of Dunkeld.
And that's not all! Resting on the opposite bank of the river
Tay is the Victorian village of Birnam.
Together the beautifully restored buildings and rich heritage
of these Highland Perthshire sister towns are an inspiration
for lovers of history, the arts, music and the outdoors.
Queens View
The spectacular view - considered one of the most famous in
Scotland - is just one of the scenic views to be seen.
There is now an exhibition and audio visual display "The
cradle of Scottish Forestry" telling the history of people
and forests in Highland Perthshire.
There are the usual facilities such as tea room, toilets and
shop (wheelchair access to all facilities) and car park. There
is a car park charge (£1 at the time of writing) which
includes entry to the exhibition and helps to maintain the
site.
A guide map can be purchased from the shop that will inform
you of the opportunities for walks, cycling or just to relax.
Killiecrankie
Owned by the National Trust for Scotland
3 miles / 5 km north of Pitlochry, on the B8079
The Pass of Killiecrankie offers a splendid walk beside the
River Garry through a densely wooded gorge with abundant wildlife.
A visitor centre provides information on Killiecrankie's natural
history, as well as the battle fought here in 1689. The woodland
is famous for its autumn colour, with the view along the pass
from the Garry Bridge being one of the most photographed in
Perthshire.
Moulin Brewery
The Moulin Hotel Brewery was established by hotelier, Chris
Tomlinson, in the summer of 1995, partly to celebrate the
Moulin Hotel's 300th aniversary. A local brewery had formerly
been in operation in Moulin until the early 19th century.
Residents and visitors are invited to tour the Brewery from
Thursday to Monday inclusive between 12.00 and 3.00 pm and
at other times by prior arrangement. The Brewery includes
a small retail area, selling bottled beers and branded merchandise.
Crannog Centre
The Crannog Centre is a popular visitors attraction on Loch
Tay. It is a complete reconstruction of how the ancient peoples
lived and worked many thousands of years ago. Enjoy a shore-based
exhibition and visitor centre displaying some of the original
house timbers and objects used by the Iron Age loch-dwellers
Crannogs are a type of ancient loch dwelling found throughout
Scotland and Ireland. They were built in the water as defensive
homesteads from 5,000 years ago and people continued to build
and occupy them periodically until the 17th Century AD.
Guided tours inside the waterborne Crannog and regular demonstrations
of ancient crafts and technologies bring the past to life.
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