Three Worthy Visitor Attractions to Visit Near Pitlochry

Vacations in Scotland are incredibly popular at this time due, most likely, to the strength of the $ against the UK pound making vacations to Scotland, England and Wales very cheap, especially if visiting from from the United States. In the following article we introduce you to three grand places to visit in Pitlochry,
the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, Blair Castle and the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre.

Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre

A power station is a bizarre place for a visitor center, however this is exactly where you will discover the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The center is found within the striking Pitlochry Power Station, and features interactive displays which describe the history of hydro power in Scotland, from the 1940's up until the present day. The Pitlochry Dam(built between 1947 & 1951) offers tourists the fascinating ability to observe the incredible salmon ladder through 3 observation chambers. Inside the center, you will also discover audio-visual presentations and interactive which explain this naturally occurring spectacle. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station can also be viewed from within the Visitor Center.

Blair Castle

Dating back to the 13th century is Blair Castle, which is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The construction of Blair Castle began in the year twelve sixtynine, under the command of the Lord of Badenoch, John I Comyn, a nearby acquaintance of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was absent, fighting in the Crusade's, when his neighbor started construction of the castle on his land. As soon as the Earl returned home he angrily complained to the Scottish King, King Alexander III about the interloper, and won back his lands. Rather than demolishing the tower than John I Comyn had erected, the Earl decided to amalgamate the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a number of vaulted chambers were incorporated into the castle over the centuries, by  different Earls. It was the second Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to restore the castle as a Georgian Mansion.

Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

During the period of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, near to Pitlochry, found itself filled with the noise of battle. The government soldiers were soundly destroyed by the rebel soldiers of the Jacobites, under the the direction of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloody battle one of the escaping soldiers managed to jump over the River Garry, which became known as, Soldier's Leap. The area of the Pass and gorge were a favorite haunt of Queen Victoria.

To find out concerning the famous battle you should visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The Killiecrankie Visitor Centre has a collection of otherdisplays and services, which include; guided walks, a natural history of the area and ranger service's and many more.

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