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Attractions in Dunkeld and Birnam
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Dunkeld and Birnam are two
small towns/villages that nestle either side of the river Tay. Both
are very ancient, although the buildings are relatively modern,
except for Dunkeld Cathedral. The village of Dunkeld was rebuilt
after being destroyed in the Jacobite rising of 1689. They are
well worth visiting as they offer some superb attractions that
are well worth visiting.
 The
Birnam Institute. Off the A9, this arts/community centre,
hosts a wide programme of music, dance, theatre and monthly art
exhibitions. The Beatrix Potter Exhibition and garden celebrate
the life of the author who drew inspiration for her books whilst
on holiday here, the gift shop has gifts for all ages. The Foyer
Café serves lunch, snacks, and home baking. Open 7 days 10 to
5pm daily. 11 to 4.30 Sun, Nov to Mar. Tel:01350 727674
Station Rd, Birnam, by Dunkeld.
www.birnamarts.com
 Dunkeld
Cathedral. Medieval cathedral on the
banks of the River Tay. 13th century choir of the cathedral is
used as the parish church. Through the church in the 15th
century sacristy there is a small museum. Dunkeld cathedral
concerts July 15, Aug 12 & 26, Sept 9, details from the Tourist
Office, Tel:01350 727688. Open April to Sept, 9.30am to 6.30pm
Oct to Mar, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Historic Scotland.
 Loch
of the Lowes Wildlife Centre.
Excellent views of ospreys from observation hides by the loch
shore. Stunning close-up live CCTV footage directly from the
nest. Visitor Centre with displays & friendly staff. . Open 7
days, 30 Mar to 30 Sep 10-5pm. Hides 24hrs. Adults £3. (Conc £2)
Fam£6.00. Scottish Wildlife Trust members free. A923, 2 mls from
Dunkeld; signed from A9. Tel:01350 727337
email: lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Webcam:
www.swt.org.uk
The
Hermitage. On the banks of the River Braan, the Hermitage
has been visited and admired for nearly 250 years and continues
to draw people from all over the world. Scots landowners were
among the pioneers of a new style of landscaping which developed
in the mid-18th Century, using dramatic natural features such as
waterfalls. Home to Britain’s tallest tree, a 64.5m tall Douglas
fir. Large car parks. Open all year. Situated beside the A9, 0.5
miles north of Dunkeld and Inver turnings.
www.nts.org.uk
Neil Gow’s Tree a gnarled oak
adjoining his croft at Inver where he used play his famous
fiddle, and his friend the Duke of Atholl used to listen from
across the river. The Dukes became his patron, an account book
contains his signature for wages of £5 a yr in 1770. He is
regarded as the father of the Strathspey and Reel music. His
portrait by Henry Raeburn, and his famous fiddle are still to be
seen in Blair Castle he was Born at Inver, Strathbraan in 1727-
1807.
Dunkeld and Birnam Walks Leaflet
highlights eight way-marked trails, including a map, covering a
total of nearly 36 miles of paths and tracks in the countryside
surrounding Dunkeld, Birnam, Inver and Fungarth. The countryside
is noted for its flora, places of interest and associations with
the famous fiddler Neil Gow, the writer Beatrix Potter and the
naturalist Charles Macintosh. The leaflets are available from
the Tourist Information Centre in Dunkeld.
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