Scottish Vacations And A Number Of Captivating Tourist Attractions to Visit Close To Pitlochry
Scottish vacations are incredibly popular at this time due, most likely, to the strength of the US dollar against the UK pound making vacations to England, Scotland and Wales great value, especially if travelling from from the United States. In the following article we introduce you to three interesting places to visit in Pitlochry, Blair Castle, the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre and the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre
A power station is an unusual site for a visitor attraction, however this is exactly where you can find the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The center is found within the splendid Pitlochry Power Station, and includes interactive exhibits which trace the history of hydro power in Scotland, from the 1940′s right up to the present day. The Pitlochry Dam(built 1947-1951) gives you the thrilling opportunity to observe the renowned salmon ladder through three observation areas. Inside the visitor center, you will also discover audio-visual presentations (interactive) explaining in detail this natural spectacle. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station can also be viewed from within the Visitor Center.
Blair Castle
Blair Castle dates back to the thirteenth century, and is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The building of Blair Castle commenced in 1269, under the command of John I Comyn, the Lord of Badenoch, a northern acquaintance of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was away, fighting in the Crusade’s, when John I Comyn started construction of his castle on his land. As soon as the Earl returned he complained bitterly to Alexander III, the king of Scotland about his neighbor, and won back his lands. Rather than pulling down the tower than John I Comyn had erected, the Earl decided to merge the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a series of vaulted chambers were added to the castle over the centuries, by various Earls. It was the 2nd Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to remodel the castle as a Georgian Mansion.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
During the time of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, near to Pitlochry, was filled with the crys of battle. The government soldiers were heavily overwhelmed by the rebel army of the Jacobites, under the guidance of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloodthirsty battle a soldier escaped by jumping over the River Garry, which became known as, Soldier’s Leap. The area of the gorge and pass were a favorite haunt of Queen Victoria.
To learn about the famous battle you can visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The center has a collection of otherpresentations and services, which include; a natural history of the area, ranger service’s and guided walks as well as many others.
If you are interested in taking a Scottish vacation based in Pitlochry then you will find Pitlochry hotels online by using the search “Pitlochry hotel accommodation” in your favorite search engine.
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