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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
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
manyactivities 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. PH18 5TH
Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th August 2010.
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, 28 March to 29
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 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. Then daily June to end of Sept 1.30pm to 5pm, also
weekdays 10am in July & August. Situated in Blair Atholl
village. PH18 5SP Turn in at the White Horse.
www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org
 Blair
Atholl hosts Summer and Christmas Markets (Sun 1st Aug
and 28th Nov 2010, 12.30-1500), this will be the fourth year
of (the Blair Atholl & Killiecrankie Skills Trail, which
provides an opportunity to see as many as seventeen arts and
crafts demonstrated by local residents over a two day period
in August. (Check website for dates)
www.blairatholl.org.uk
The Historic Trail
was officially launched in March 2010 and features 33 points
of interest in & around Blair Atholl all within walking
distance of the Memorial Park car park. A Guide book is
available locally.
 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. Produces a yellow map
listing all the businesses in the area. There is also the
very informative Blair Atholl guide to the area, which
includes detailed information, about places to see and
things to do as well as list of local events and a large
pictorial map. It is free of charge and widely available
locally. For updated information 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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