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Attractions near Killiecrankie
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Blair Castle
(3 Miles)*
Dating from 1269 Blair Castle has been the home of the Atholl family for over 700 years. Set in the dramatic scenery of Strath Garry, it commands a strategic position on the route north, welcoming guests as Scotland's most visited private home. |
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Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass
(3 Miles)*
Situated within picturesque Pitlochry Power Station, the Centre features interactive exhibits tracing the history of hydro generation in Scotland from its origins in the 1940s to its current £250m refurbishment programme. |
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Castle Menzies
(9 Miles)*
This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years. |
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Braemar Castle
(23 Miles)*
The impressive fortress of Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar on the site of an even older habitation. |
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Ruthven Barracks
(23 Miles)*
Ruthven Barracks is an infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block. |
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Highland Wildlife Park
(24 Miles)*
For a great day out for all the family, the Highland Wildlife Park is a unique safari-style park located in a spectacular setting near Kincraig, just 7 miles south of Aviemore, within the Cairngorms National Park. |
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Scone Palace
(25 Miles)*
Scone is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Poised above the River Tay, the Palace overlooks the routes north to the Highlands and east through Strathmore to the coast. |
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Huntingtower Castle
(25 Miles)*
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin. |
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Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
(25 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period. |
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
(27 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea. |
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Moirlanich Longhouse
(27 Miles)*
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century. |
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Branklyn Garden
(27 Miles)*
Described as the finest two acres of private garden in the country, this oasis of peace and colour is a real urban haven. |
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Drummond Castle Gardens
(28 Miles)*
The gardens you see today were probably already of some significance in 1630, since Mylne's sundial was put in position in that year. |
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In the shadow of Lochnagar mountain, lies Balmoral Castle, holiday home of the British Royal family. |
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Barrie's Birthplace
(29 Miles)*
The creator of the eternal magic of Peter Pan - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860. |
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