Scotland is a diverse country, captivating rural districts with an impressive number of astonishing sites, historical buildings, castles, fortified houses and stately homes compared to areas of dense population where you will find masses of top class visitor attractions including some of the most highly interesting galleries and museums in the whole of the United Kingdom. Below I examine Pitlochry, a much loved Scottish vacation destination.
The small burgh of Pitlochry is located on the banks of the River Tummel in the council area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland. Known all over earth as the “Gateway To The Highlands” the rather small town is extremely popular with hill-walkers, mountain climbers, hikers, ramblers and others who enjoy vacations of this type. Without doubt a huge range of other such activities can be enjoyed in Pitlochry’s surrounding countryside and you will also discover a broad list of local attractions well worth a visit. As a result of this extensive appeal there is an unrivalled amount of hotels and guesthouses in Pitlochry, with the vast majority of them being located on the town’s high street.
Attractions To Visit In Pitlochry, Perthshire
Blair Castle: Dating back to the thirteenth century is Blair Castle, which is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The building of Blair Castle commenced in the year twelve sixtynine, under the guidance of the Lord of Badenoch (John I Comyn), a northerly acquaintance of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was away, fighting in the Crusade’s, when his neighbor began to build of his castle on his land. When he returned, the Earl complained angrily to the Scottish King, Alexander III about the interloper, and his lands were returned. Rather than pulling down the tower than John I Comyn had constructed, the Earl decided to merge the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a number of vaulted chambers were incorporated into the castle over the centuries, by different Earls. It was the second Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to renovate the castle as a Georgian Mansion.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre: During the time of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, near to Pitlochry, found itself full of the crys of battle. The government soldiers were overwhelmed by the rebel soldiers of the Jacobites, under the guidance of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloodthirsty battle a soldier escaped by leaping across the River Garry, which became known as, Soldier’s Leap. The area around the Pass and gorge were a favored place of Queen Victoria. To discover about the infamous battle you should visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre has a collection of otherdisplays and services, which include; a natural history of the area, ranger service’s and guided walks and many more.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre: A power station is a bizarre location for a visitor center, however this is precisely where you can discover the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The hydro center can be found inside the resplendent Pitlochry Power Station, and includes interactive displays which trace the development of hydro power in Scotland, dating from the nineteen forties up until the present day. The Pitlochry Dam, which was constructed between 1947 and 1951, gives visitors the exciting ability to view the renowned salmon ladder through 3 viewing areas. Inside the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, there are audio-visual presentations (interactive) explaining in detail this naturally occurring display. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Power Station can also be observed from inside the Visitor Center.
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