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Attractions in Morenish & Things to Do in Morenish
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
(2 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea. |
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Moirlanich Longhouse
(3 Miles)*
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century. |
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Castle Menzies
(16 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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Drummond Castle Gardens
(18 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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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
(24 Miles)*
A visit to the park combines a mixture of driving through animal reserves then parking and walking through pets farm, playing in one of the many adventure areas, taking in the sea lion and falconry displays and visiting chimp island. |
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Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass
(25 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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Blair Castle
(25 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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Killiecrankie
(25 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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Ben Lomond
(25 Miles)*
The mountain, and over 5000 acres around it, are owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland. |
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National Wallace Monument
(26 Miles)*
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869. |
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Stirling Castle
(27 Miles)*
Towering over the city, Stirling Castle is amongst Scotland's most celebrated visitor attractions. |
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Argyll's Lodging
(27 Miles)*
Please note access is by pre-booked guided tour only through arrangement with Stirling Castle. |
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Smith Art Gallery & Museum
(27 Miles)*
Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. |
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Kilchurn Castle
(27 Miles)*
A square tower, built by Colin Campbell of Glenorchy c1550, Kilchurn Castle was much enlarged in 1693, incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. |
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Bucinch & Ceardach
(29 Miles)*
Bucinch and Ceardach are two tiny uninhabited islands surrounded by the waters of Loch Lomond. They were presented to The National Trust for Scotland in 1943 by Col. Charles L. Spenser of Dumfries. |
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Bannockburn
(29 Miles)*
From this battlefield the Scots 'sent them homeward to think again', when Edward II's English army was soundly defeated by King Robert the Bruce. |
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Huntingtower Castle
(29 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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Glencoe & Dalness
(30 Miles)*
The breathtaking peaks and spectacular waterfalls of Glencoe bear silent witness to the origin, history and wildlife of this atmospheric glen. The steep-sided mountains are popular for climbing and walking. |
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Castle Campbell
(30 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen. |
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Alloa Tower
(30 Miles)*
Alloa Tower is all that remains of a historic ancestral manor house, destroyed by fire in 1800. Its 11-ft-thick walls allow a unique opportunity for visitors to walk on the roof and enjoy the spectacular views. |
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Scone Palace
(31 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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Branklyn Garden
(32 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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Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum
(34 Miles)*
The Museum is situated in a 19th Century thatched croft house in the main street of Glencoe Village. The museum contains a large variety of artefacts, the majority of which were collected locally. |
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Hill House
(36 Miles)*
The finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's domestic creations, The Hill House sits high above the Clyde commanding fine views over the river estuary. |
Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Morenish and things to do in Morenish (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.
So if you're wondering what to do in Morenish, 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 Morenish and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Morenish again.
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