Blair Atholl

Cyclists at Blair Castle © VisitScotland_Scottish ViewpointA landscape shaped by the Planting Dukes of Atholl.

From tree planting to championing one of Scotland’s most famous and best loved musicians, the Dukes of Atholl have ensured this area of Big Tree Country is full of interesting stories and folklore.

Discover the connection between the Roman goddess of hunting and an amazing collection of ‘big trees’ and unearth the story of how Scottish poet Robert Burns urged the 4th Duke of Atholl to enhance the bare banks of a waterfall for the benefit of future generations.

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Fortingall Yew © Archie Miles

Fortingall Yew

The yew is believed to be a sacred symbol of life and acted as shelter for the early Celtic saints.

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