Killiecrankie
The village of Killiecrankie (Blà r Choille Chnagaidh - 'Wood of the Aspen'), is closely associated with the Battle of Killiecrankie (27th July 1689) which took place between a Jacobite army of Scots and Irish forces, and those of the new Williamite government during the First Jacobite Uprising. The battle resulted in a Jacobite victory, although the success of the Uprising was short-lived. The National Trust of Scotland's Killiecrankie Visitor Centre contains information and displays dedicated to the battle. A short walk from the Centre is a spot known as the Soldier's Leap. This spot memorialises the miraculous escape of a redcoat (or government soldier) named Donald McBean, who fled the battle site into the Pass with a number of Jacobite clansmen in close pursuit. He escaped by jumping across the River Garry; the gap he cleared has been measured as an incredible 18 feet or 5.5 metres in width.As well as its rich historical associations, the Pass of Killiecrankie is noted for its spectacular scenery, in particular its display of autumn colours. Located near to Killiecrankie are Blair Castle, The Linn of Tummel and The Queen's View, as well as the Killiecrankie Hotel, and the Highland Fling Bungee and Bridge Swing. Fishing in season is available on a stretch of the River Garry by applying to the Pitlochry Angling Club.South of the village of Killiecrankie are the beautiful Faskally Woods (also known as Faskally Forest), noted not only for their spectacular and diverse range of tree species but also more recently as a location for the filming of popular TV series, Outlander. In Season 4 of the drama, the Woods were transformed into the setting for scenes involving the Native Americans. During autumn, Faskally Woods are transformed into The Enchanted Forest, with a spectacular light and music show illuminating the trees with a spectrum of shimmering colour. For those interested in genealogy, the nearby Clan Donnachaidh Museum and Reading Room at Bruar provide opportunities to research family history as part of a growing interest in Scottish ancestry and clan history.
Killiecrankie
The village of Killiecrankie (Blà r Choille Chnagaidh - 'Wood of the Aspen'), is closely associated with the Battle of Killiecrankie (27th July 1689) which took place between a Jacobite army of Scots and Irish forces, and those of the new Williamite government during the First Jacobite Uprising. The battle resulted in a Jacobite victory, although the success of the Uprising was short-lived. The National Trust of Scotland's Killiecrankie Visitor Centre contains information and displays dedicated to the battle. A short walk from the Centre is a spot known as the Soldier's Leap. This spot memorialises the miraculous escape of a redcoat (or government soldier) named Donald McBean, who fled the battle site into the Pass with a number of Jacobite clansmen in close pursuit. He escaped by jumping across the River Garry; the gap he cleared has been measured as an incredible 18 feet or 5.5 metres in width.As well as its rich historical associations, the Pass of Killiecrankie is noted for its spectacular scenery, in particular its display of autumn colours. Located near to Killiecrankie are Blair Castle, The Linn of Tummel and The Queen's View, as well as the Killiecrankie Hotel, and the Highland Fling Bungee and Bridge Swing. Fishing in season is available on a stretch of the River Garry by applying to the Pitlochry Angling Club.South of the village of Killiecrankie are the beautiful Faskally Woods (also known as Faskally Forest), noted not only for their spectacular and diverse range of tree species but also more recently as a location for the filming of popular TV series, Outlander. In Season 4 of the drama, the Woods were transformed into the setting for scenes involving the Native Americans. During autumn, Faskally Woods are transformed into The Enchanted Forest, with a spectacular light and music show illuminating the trees with a spectrum of shimmering colour. For those interested in genealogy, the nearby Clan Donnachaidh Museum and Reading Room at Bruar provide opportunities to research family history as part of a growing interest in Scottish ancestry and clan history.
