Scotland is a varying country, charming countryside with a big list of awesome spots, fortified houses, historical buildings, castles and stately homes contrasted by central belt cities and towns where you will find stacks of superior attractions including some of the most fascinating museums and galleries in Britain. In the following article I examine the town of Pitlochry, a long established and popular vacation destination.
Located on the banks of the River Tummel, in the council area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland, is the rather small burgh of Pitlochry. Known widely as the "Gateway To The Highlands" the small town is exceedingly popular with hikers, mountain climbers, hill-walkers, ramblers and other tourists of that kind. Obviously a diverse range of other activities of this kind are able to be thoroughly enjoyed in the surrounding countryside and you will also find a wealth of visitor attractions which are worth more than a few minutes of your time. Due to this huge appeal there is a helpful choice of Pitlochry hotels and guesthouses, which, in the main, are found on the town's high street.
Pitlochry Attractions To Visit
Blair Castle: Blair Castle dates back to the thirteenth century, and is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The construction of Blair Castle started in the year 1269, under the supervision of John I Comyn, the Lord of Badenoch, a northerly acquaintance of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was away, fighting in the Crusade's, when his neighbor began the construction of the castle on his land. When he returned, the Earl angrily complained to the king of Scotland (Alexander III) about the interloper, and won back his lands. Rather than destroying the tower than John I Comyn had built, the Earl decided to amalgamate the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a number of vaulted chambers were added to the castle over the centuries, by subsequent Earls. It was the 2nd Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to restore the castle as a Georgian Mansion.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre: During the era of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, close to Pitlochry, found itself filled with the sounds of battle. The government soldiers were soundly defeated by the Jacobites, under the control of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloodthirsty battle a soldier evaded capture by jumping over the River Garry, which became known as, Soldier's Leap. The area about the Pass and gorge were a favored place of Queen Victoria. To learn facts concerning the infamous battle one can visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The center has a selection of otherdisplays and services, which include; a natural history of the area, ranger service's and guided walks, amongst others.
Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station: A power station is an unusual location for a visitor attraction, however this is precisely where you can find the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The visitor center can be found within the striking Pitlochry Power Station, and includes interactive displays which trace the history of hydro power in Scotland, starting in the nineteen forties right up to the present day. The Pitlochry Dam, which was constructed between nineteen forty seven and nineteen fifty one, gives tourists the exciting opportunity to watch the amazing salmon ladder through 3 observation chambers. Within the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, you will also find audio-visual presentations and interactive which explain this natural phenomenon. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station can also be observed from inside the Visitor Center.
If you are interested in visiting Scotland based in Pitlochry then you can discover Pitlochry bed and breakfast online by searching for "Pitlochry hotel accommodation" or "Pitlochry bed and breakfast" into your favorite search engine (the quotation marks/inverted commas can help greatly).
Located on the banks of the River Tummel, in the council area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland, is the rather small burgh of Pitlochry. Known widely as the "Gateway To The Highlands" the small town is exceedingly popular with hikers, mountain climbers, hill-walkers, ramblers and other tourists of that kind. Obviously a diverse range of other activities of this kind are able to be thoroughly enjoyed in the surrounding countryside and you will also find a wealth of visitor attractions which are worth more than a few minutes of your time. Due to this huge appeal there is a helpful choice of Pitlochry hotels and guesthouses, which, in the main, are found on the town's high street.
Pitlochry Attractions To Visit
Blair Castle: Blair Castle dates back to the thirteenth century, and is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The construction of Blair Castle started in the year 1269, under the supervision of John I Comyn, the Lord of Badenoch, a northerly acquaintance of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was away, fighting in the Crusade's, when his neighbor began the construction of the castle on his land. When he returned, the Earl angrily complained to the king of Scotland (Alexander III) about the interloper, and won back his lands. Rather than destroying the tower than John I Comyn had built, the Earl decided to amalgamate the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a number of vaulted chambers were added to the castle over the centuries, by subsequent Earls. It was the 2nd Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to restore the castle as a Georgian Mansion.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre: During the era of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, close to Pitlochry, found itself filled with the sounds of battle. The government soldiers were soundly defeated by the Jacobites, under the control of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloodthirsty battle a soldier evaded capture by jumping over the River Garry, which became known as, Soldier's Leap. The area about the Pass and gorge were a favored place of Queen Victoria. To learn facts concerning the infamous battle one can visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The center has a selection of otherdisplays and services, which include; a natural history of the area, ranger service's and guided walks, amongst others.
Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station: A power station is an unusual location for a visitor attraction, however this is precisely where you can find the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The visitor center can be found within the striking Pitlochry Power Station, and includes interactive displays which trace the history of hydro power in Scotland, starting in the nineteen forties right up to the present day. The Pitlochry Dam, which was constructed between nineteen forty seven and nineteen fifty one, gives tourists the exciting opportunity to watch the amazing salmon ladder through 3 observation chambers. Within the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, you will also find audio-visual presentations and interactive which explain this natural phenomenon. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station can also be observed from inside the Visitor Center.
If you are interested in visiting Scotland based in Pitlochry then you can discover Pitlochry bed and breakfast online by searching for "Pitlochry hotel accommodation" or "Pitlochry bed and breakfast" into your favorite search engine (the quotation marks/inverted commas can help greatly).
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