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Attractions in
Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie
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Things to do and see in Blair Atholl.
Blair Atholl is steeped in history but is noted
for its famous castle and the Duke of Atholl's private army
the Atholl Highlanders. Just three miles down the road is
the famous pass of Killiecrankie where the first shots of
the Jacobite risings were fired in 1689, over three hundred
years ago.
Blair Atholl Area Tourism
Association
www.blairatholl.org.uk Providing information on
tourist attractions, accommodation and facilities in Blair
Atholl, Calvine and Killiecrankie
 BLAIR
ATHOLL - Gateway to the Cairngorms is on the mainline
London to Inverness railway. A close knit community with
innovative ideas to keep the village in the forefront of
tourism events and activities. Blair Atholl boasts its own
award winning ‘Pitlochry and Blair Atholl Pipe Band’. The
‘Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association’ has wide support
from the community and organises
many local tourism activities. The village has two Gala
Nights each summer, a local skills trail, and two village
markets. Atholl Estates former home of the Earls and Dukes
of Atholl hosts many activities throughout the year for
thousands of visitors, all of which contribute to the
diverse nature of this unique part of Perthshire.
 BLAIR
CASTLE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS AND COUNTRY FAIR
– see the world’s best riders in action in this spectacular
Highland setting. 200 trade stands, large food hall,
something for all the family. The Bruadar Country Fair takes
place Saturday and
Sunday, including falconry and gun dogs. 12 years and under
FREE. PH.18 5TH
Thursday 18th to Sunday 21th August 2011.
Tel: 01796 481543
www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk
KILLIECRANKIE VISITOR CENTRE. This magnificent
wooded gorge is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Although tranquil now, on 27th July 1689 a Jacobite army led
by Bonnie Dundee defeated Government forces. The exhibition
tells the story of the 650 million year old Pass of
Killiecrankie. The National Trust for Scotland. Open 1st
April to 31st October. 7 days, 10am to 5.30pm. 3 mls NW of
Pitlochry on B8079. PH16 5LG Tel:0844 493 2194
www.nts.org.uk
 Discover
beautiful BLAIR CASTLE AND GARDENS.
Up to 30 rooms on display, 9 acre walled garden, deer park,
children’s woodland adventure playground, licensed
restaurant and gift shop. Open daily, 1st April to 28th
October, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Regular winter opening – see
website for details.
5 minutes from A9 in the village of Blair Atholl.
PH18 5TL. Tel 01796 481207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
ATHOLL COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM. This lively, unique
museum is not to be missed. Fun for children, informative &
entertaining for adults. One of Scotland’s finest wee
museums. Open Easter, May weekends then daily June to end of
Sept 1.30pm to 5pm, also weekdays from 10am in Jul & Aug.
Situated in Blair Atholl village. PH18 5SP Turn in at the
White Horse.
www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org
 BLAIR
ATHOLL VILLAGE EVENTS.
Blair Atholl Summer Market 31st July on the green next to
Atholl Country Life Museum.
Blair Atholl Tourism Association Gala Nights
31st July and 10th August in the Memorial Park.
Blair Atholl Local Skills Days 4th & 5th August in the
Village Hall.
Highland Fun Night in the Memorial Park in August in aid
of the Atholl Country Life Museum.
Blair Atholl Tourist
Association has opened a TOURIST
INFORMATION POINT in the Old Kilt Shop in Blair
Atholl.
With wonderful photographic displays of the Atholl Area
which has now been taken into the Cairngorm National Park
Boundary.
Manned by Volunteers on Thursday to Sunday afternoons—pop
in! You will be very welcome.
THE FALLS OF
BRUAR. Long have the Falls drawn visitors -
travelers, poets, artists, nobility and royalty - to view
the wild grandeur of the Falls and their surroundings.
In 1787, Robert Burns wrote a poem
pleading with the Duke of Atholl to plant its banks with
trees. Only after Burns’ death in 1796 did the Duke plant
60,000 larch and Scots pines.
In 1844, the mature trees enchanted Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert on their visit. The well marked
route is just over one mile long. Open all year. North of Pitlochry on B8079.
 STRUAN
BRIDGES. No where else will you see a road bridge
crossing over a river and a railway bridge crossing over
both road bridge and river. The road bridge is a single arch
stone bridge built in the 2nd half of the 18C. The railway
bridge is a stone viaduct across the River Garry. The
railway line was completed in 1863, a second rail viaduct
was built in 1899. This became known as The Highland
Railway.
BLAIR ATHOLL AREA TOURISM ASSOCIATION
(BAATA) produces a detailed local map listing
accommodation providers and businesses in the area. There is
also a very informative Blair Atholl area guide, which
includes information about places to see, things to do, a
list of local events & a large pictorial map. Both
publications are free of charge and widely available
locally. visit:
www.blairatholl.org.uk .
 GLEN
TILT - The River tilt flows down the whole glen, and the
river Tarf joins it and forms the beautiful Falls of Tarf.
Beinn a' Ghlò and its three Munros Càrn nan Gabhar (1129 m),
Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (1070 m) and Càrn Liath (975)
dominate the glen's eastern lower half. Glen Tilt Marble is
occasionally quarried in the glen, and the rock formation
has long attracted the attention of geologists.
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