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Attractions in
Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie
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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 Castle International Horse Trials
and Country Fair - the Olympic sport of three-day
eventing at its best. Watch the world’s best compete in
dressage, cross-country and show jumping. Plenty for all the
family: Country Fair displays, climbing wall, 200 shops,
Food Hall and more. Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th August 2008.
Tel: 01796 481 543
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 21 Mar to 2nd Nov. 7 days, 10am to
5.30pm. 3 miles NW of Pitlochry on B8079. Tel:0844
493 2194
Discover Blair Castle, a 5 star castle that has been the
ancient seat of the Dukes & Earls of Atholl for almost 740
years, with 30 rooms on display, licensed restaurant, gift
shop & gardens. Open daily 21 Mar to 26 Oct 2008, 9.30am to
5.30pm (4.30pm last admission), and on Tuesday & Saturday
mornings from Nov to Mar. Situated off the A9 north of
Pitlochry.
www.blair-castle.co.uk Tel: 01796 481207
Atholl Country Life Museum. This lively and unique
museum is not to be missed. It is fun for children,
informative and entertaining for adults. One of Scotland’s
finest wee museums. Open Easter and every May weekend 1.30pm
to 5pm. Then daily June to September 1.30pm to 5pm, also
weekdays 10am in July and August. Situated in Blair
Atholl village. Turn in at the White Horse.
 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 The village of Blair Atholl is a fine example of
Victorian architecture. The unspoiled Heart of the
Highlands, enjoy clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery,
rich history, fine food, plenty to do - and helpful local
people. From Blair Castle with its own private army, to
Jacobite history of the Battle of Killiecrankie, to a very
up to date shopping experience at the House of Bruar. You
can pick up the new informative leaflet at TIC’s in
Perthshire and most local businesses.
www.blairatholl.org.uk
Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon / Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie / Dunkeld and Birnam / Pitlochry / Strathtummel a | 
