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Aberfeldy Bridge
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The largest of General Wade's bridges, it was designed by William Adams and completed in 9 months in 1733. At that time this was the only bridge across the River Tay.
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Aberfeldy
, Perthshire
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Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS)
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A magnificent cross-slab in the church-yard, with interlaced decoration, Pictish symbols and figure sculpture.
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Aberlemno
, Forfar, Tayside
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Balgavies Loch (SWT)
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This attractive loch and its surrounding reedbeds and woodland are rich in wildlife. Over 60 species of bird have bred here. Lochside observation hide.
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By Forfar, Angus
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NTS)
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Perthshire's highest mountain with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea, Ben Lawers is well-known for the rich variety of its mountain plants. Nature trail and visitor centre.
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By Killin, Perthshire
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Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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This special reserve is one of the richest sites in Britain for arctic-alpine plants. The surrounding hills are excellent for ptarmigan and other mountain birds. Information centre and ranger service.
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Glen Clova, Kirriemuir, Angus
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Dunkeld
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Was the centre of Christianity in Scotland under King David I. The town's name means 'Fort of the Celts', and much history remains to be seen of this beautifully preserved and still-lively town.
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Dunkeld, Perthshire
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Dunkeld Cathedral (HS)
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This beautiful cathedral was built between 1250 and 1500. While the nave was un-roofed after the Reformation, the choir has continued in use as a church. An early Christian site, Dunkeld was sacked by the Vikings in the 9th century.
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Address:
High Street, Dunkeld, Perthshire
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Hermitage (NTS)
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Interesting mixed conifer and deciduous woodlands. Above the wooded gorge is a picturesque folly - 'Ossian's Hall'.
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Nr. Dunkeld, Perthshire
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Innerpeffray Chapel (HS)
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A rectangular collegiate church founded in 1508. Still retains its altar and evidence of its furnishings.
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South of Crieff
, Innerpeffray, Perthsire
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Kinross House Gardens
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One of the finest formal gardens in Scotland, they were originally laid out and planted between 1679 and 1685. Delightful herbaceous borders, at their best in July - August, and rose garden.
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Address:
Kinross
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Loch Leven National Nature Reserve
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This large loch has the largest concentration of breeding freshwater duck in Britain including mallard, tufted duck, shellduck, wigeon, gadwall and shoveler, plus up to 20,000 pink-footed geese in winter. Various viewpoints including Vane Farm.
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Address:
Kinross
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Loch of Kinnordy (RSPB)
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A reserve of lochs and fens surrounded by farmland this is one of the best places in Scotland to see black-necked grebes. Large colony of black-headed gulls, many species of duck breed here. Three hides give excellent views.
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Kirriemuir, Angus
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