Attractions near Strath Carron

Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass (8 Miles)* The Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre is an informative and educational day out for visitors of all ages. You can learn all about hydro-electricity, and all about the salmon ladder which is next door.

Killiecrankie (10 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.

Blair Castle (13 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.

Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (16 Miles)* In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.

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.

Barrie's Birthplace (19 Miles)* The creator of the eternal magic of Peter Pan - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860.

Braemar Castle (20 Miles)* The impressive fortress of Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar on the site of an even older habitation.

Glamis Castle (20 Miles)* Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.

Angus Folk Museum (20 Miles)* Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years.

Scone Palace (20 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.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Strath Carron

Kirkmichael (1 Mile)*

Spittal of Glenshee (5 Miles)*

Little Forter (7 Miles)*

Forter (7 Miles)*

Pitlochry (8 Miles)*

Grandtully (11 Miles)*

Dunkeld (11 Miles)*

Blairgowrie (11 Miles)*

Blair Atholl (13 Miles)*

Rosemount (13 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.