Places of interest
Lecht Mine (Well of the Lecht)
Today only the building of the... read more
Lecht Mine (Well of the Lecht)
A pleasant short walk from the car park takes you to the isolated site of the Lecht Mine, a former iron and manganese mining site.
Well of the Lecht
Between the Lecht and Tomintoul
Carn Daimh Walk and Viewpoint
But there is also the option to take a circular walk to the viewpoint from Tomnavoulin... read more
Carn Daimh Walk and Viewpoint
Take this pleasant, waymarked walk up to the Carn Daimh or Hill of the Stags.
Glenlivet
Knock Castle (Ruin)
Knock Castle (Ruin)
Knock Castle is a four-storey, 16th century ruined tower house located on Knock Hill to the West of Ballater.
Knock Castle
Ballater
AB35 5SQ
Cargill's Leap
Cargill's Leap
A short walk from Blairgowrie along the River Ericht will take you to Cargill’s Leap - the point at which the famous Covenanter, Donald Cargill, is said to have escaped Government troops by jumping across the river.
The Serpent's Stone
The stone bears a curious twisting hole and... read more
The Serpent's Stone
The Serpent's Stone is a large boulder on the north side of Loch Beanie with curious markings. The story goes that a witch transformed into a snake to hid there from a local laird who blamed her for the death of his son.
The Hidden College at Scalan
The Hidden College at Scalan
In 1716 Catholic Bishops established a secret college for priests at Scalan. They chose this remote spot to avoid persecution by Hanoverian soldiers. It was this little seminary that ensured the survival of Catholicism in Scotland and about one hundred priests were trained at Scalan up until 1799.
Chapeltown of Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
AB37 9JS
Oakbank Mill
It was built by James Grimond and was the first mill in Scotland to spin jute successfully. After the decline of Jute industry the mill was forced... read more
Oakbank Mill
The Oakbank Mill is a three-storey derelict mill building which sits on the banks of the River Ericht at Blairgowrie.
Oakbank Road, Blairgowrie
The Cateran Trail
The Cateran Trail
Blairgowrie town centre is the start point for the 64-mile circular Cateran Trail which offers a network of walking routes for all abilities.
Blairgowrie
Kirkmichael
Kirkmichael
Kirkmichael is around 13 miles from Blairgowrie and is a popular destination due to its close proximity to skiing at Glenshee and Royal Deeside as well as for myriad outdoor sporting pursuits.
Blairfindy Moor Dark Sky Discovery Site
Blairfindy Moor Dark Sky Discovery Site
The Glenlivet and Tomintoul area is one of the best places in the Cairngorms National Park to discover the wonders of the night sky. It is Scotland's second International Dark Sky Park and the most northerly in the world.