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Exploring Abandoned Dunalastair House

Dunalastair House is an abandoned 19th-century baronial mansion located in rural Perthshire, 18 miles west of Pitlochry, in the valley … More

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John Souter Memorial Stone

High on Moulin Moor, by the rural road running between Pitlochry and Kirkmichael, there stands a simple memorial to a … More

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Perth’s Hanging Shed

This unassuming structure, concealed within the grounds of Perth Prison for four decades, hid a chilling secret. Built in 1965, … More

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Abandoned cottages of Glen Girnaig

Ruined townships and abandoned settlements are ingrained upon the Highland landscape, as much a part of the backdrop as mountains, … More

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St Fillans Serpent

As a child St Fillans Serpent was one of the highlights of car journeys across Scotland. Living on the east … More

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Avenue of Redwoods

An impressive avenue of mighty Redwood trees that once served a country priory in Perthshire’s Carse of Gowrie contains among … More

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Outlander’s Witness Trees, Kinclaven

Inspired by the author Diana Gabaldon and her books, the producers of the popular historical TV saga Outlander have made … More

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Moncur Castle

Hidden away in the Carse of Gowrie, Moncur Castle, near Inchture, is an ancient site in danger of disappearing from … More

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Cleaven Dyke

Cutting through woodland near the Perthshire village of Meikleour, the Cleaven Dyke is a vast prehistoric earthwork stretching over a … More

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Perthshire’s Pyramid

Rural Perthshire is one of the few places you will find a pyramid in Scotland. Perched atop Carn Tuile, near … More

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