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A very pretty town with a great cathedral and nice walks
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Too many cars parking on the streets
In a nutshell
Well worth a short visit and a fantastic stop on the way to the highlands!
ettiewyn Says: The cathedral is Dunkeld's main highlight, although most of it is only in ruins today. It is hard to believe that such a small town has such a big cathedral, and to understand that Dunkeld had such an important status in the past. In 850, Dunkeld was proclaimed...
ettiewyn Says: A stroll around Dunkeld is really worth it, there are many nice buildings. Dunkeld is popular because of its white-washed houses that have been restored by the National Trust. The buildings are mainly from the 17th century, with some Georgian parts added. Dunkeld is very,...
ettiewyn Says: Dunkeld has a small and pretty market square with a traditional market cross made of stone. This was one of the first ones I saw, but later I saw these market crosses all over Scotland. When Dunkeld was a busy market town in the middle ages, the cross marked one end of a...
ettiewyn Says: The River Tay flows only a minutes walk away from the town centre, very close to the cathedral. I just enjoyed the nice view from the green lawns surrounding the cathedral, it was such a peaceful and calm place.In the background, you can see a big bridge made of stone. This...
WorldRunner100 Says: This was a stop on a Haggis Adventures backpacking tour. We were only there for about an hour, which is all you really need to see the cathedral and the town. It was a very pretty town. The only reason I gave it a 3 instead of higher was that it is really not a necessary...
Asa111 Says: Behind the Tourist Information Centre you will find the Faery Hill also known as Stanley Hill. It is a magical place. Local legend says that if you ask the faeries a question as you are walking to the top...and the faeries find you worthy...your question will be answered. It...
Asa111 Says: Take a walk along the Tay. You'll find it relaxing and picturesque. The Birnam Oak, Niel Gow's tree and the confluence of the River Braunn are fine destinations.Walk to the top of Birnam Hill.There are other walks all over the area. Just ask any local resident.
weewatty Says: This is the official spiel on the Hermitage as taken from the sign at its car park - 'The Hermitage Pleasure Ground is one of the oldest tourist attractions in Scotland. For over 200 years it has been a stopping point for the grand Scottish Tour. Today you are following in...
weewatty Says: Perched in wonderful grounds on the banks of the River Tay you will find Dunkelds most famous landmark, Dunkeld Cathedral.Dating back to the 13th Century this Catherdral is set in an idyllic location.It is reached on foot through the narrow streets of Dunkeld which lead you...
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Wonderful Birnum Community Center, just across the river from Dunkeld, has delicious homemade soups and lunch specials every day. Open only a few hours around lunch time and closed by 2pm The locals flock there. Be on time. Nice open, airy, modern enviornment with excellent gift shop.
Written Jan 27, 2007
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The Hermitage is an area close to Dunkeld, and if you are visiting this region, you really should not miss it! There is a beautiful walkway along the River Braan. I don't know if it shows in the pictures, but it is absolutely lovely. You can leisurely stroll along the river here, and the walk ends at a 19th century folly, a small hut which is called Ossian's Hall.
The Dukes of Atholl erected the hall here and named it after Ossian, the Scottish bard. The hall overlooks Black Linn Falls, a pretty waterfall. There is a small platform from which you have a good view of the waterfall. Within the hall, there is now a rather ugly mural showing, as far as I can see, scenes from Ossian's texts.
In the 19th century, the hermitage was very popular with Romantic writers and painters, visitors were for example William Wordsworth, William Turner and Felix Mendelssohn. I do understand why!
To see more pictures of The Hermitage, have a look at this travelogue.
Directions: 1,5 miles southwest of Dunkeld
Written Jul 7, 2012
Phone: 0844 4932192
Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Hermitage/What-to-see/
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