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Attractions in Ballinluig & Things to Do in Ballinluig
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Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass
(5 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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Killiecrankie
(9 Miles)*
On the 27th July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when, nearby, a Jacobite army led by 'Bonnie Dundee' defeated the government forces under General Hugh Mackay. |
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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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Blair Castle
(12 Miles)*
Nestling like a white jewel in the dramatic Highland Perthshire landscape, Blair Castle has a fascinating history spanning seven centuries and beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds. |
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Scone Palace
(16 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
(16 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
(18 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period. |
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Branklyn Garden
(18 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
(21 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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Gleneagles Golf Courses
(24 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses. |
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Glamis Castle
(24 Miles)*
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372. |
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Angus Folk Museum
(24 Miles)*
Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years. |
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Barrie's Birthplace
(24 Miles)*
The creator of the eternal magic of Peter Pan - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860. |
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Camperdown Country Park
(25 Miles)*
Camperdown incorporates within its boundaries Camperdown Country Park, Templeton Woods, and Clatto Reservoir. There is also a wildlife centre, family fun fair, adventure playground, golf courses, cinema and ice rink |
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Mills Observatory
(26 Miles)*
The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory. |
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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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Verdant Works
(27 Miles)*
The story of jute and the story of Dundee are inseperable. The industry employed 50,000 people in the city at its peak and supplied much of the worlds demand for jute goods. Verdant Works takes you on a tour of the trade. |
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Braemar Castle
(27 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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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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McManus Collections Unit
(27 Miles)*
The McManus Collections Unit is the new permanent home for Dundee's History, Archaeology and Natural History Collections. |
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Discovery Point
(27 Miles)*
Welcome to Discovery Point, home of Captain Scott's famous Royal Research Ship Discovery. |
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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
(28 Miles)*
A magnificent Victorian, Gothic building where art, history and the environment combine to offer a fascinating insight into Dundee. |
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Sensation Science Centre
(28 Miles)*
A unique four star attraction devoted to the five senses. With over 60 hands-on exhibits depicting the senses, visitors of any age can experience the magic of science. |
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Falkland Palace
(30 Miles)*
The Royal Palace of Falkland, set in the heart of a unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots. |
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Castle Campbell
(31 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen. |
Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Ballinluig and things to do in Ballinluig (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.
So if you're wondering what to do in Ballinluig, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.
As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Ballinluig and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Ballinluig again.
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