Blair Atholl (from the Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Athall) is a small town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, built about the confluence of the Rivers Tilt and Garry in one of the few areas of flat land in the midst of the Grampian Mountains. Scottish Gaelic ( Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. Perth and Kinross ( Peairt agus Ceann Rois in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. This article is about a mountain range in Scotland for other uses see Grampians. The Gaelic place-name Blair, from blàr, 'field, plain', refers to this location. Atholl, which may mean 'new Ireland', is the name of the surrounding district. For other meanings of the term Atholl see Atholl (disambiguation Atholl or Athole ( Scottish Gaelic: Athall;
Recently, the people Blair Atholl requested to be in the Cairngorms National Park; on the 13th March 2008, it was announced that Blair Atholl and some other Highland Perthshire villages will be in the National Park. The Cairngorms National Park ( Scottish Gaelic Pàirc Nàiseanta a' Mhonaidh Ruaidh) is a National park in north east Scotland, established in
The town is close to the A9 road and has a railway station on the Highland Main Line. Blair Atholl railway station is a railway station serving the town of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The Highland Main Line is a Railway line in Scotland. It is 190 km (118 miles long and runs through the Scottish Highlands linking a series of small towns
Blair Castle
Blair Atholl's most famous feature is Blair Castle (NN 865 662), one of Scotland's premier stately homes, and the last castle in the British Isles to be besieged, in 1746 during the last Jacobite Rebellion. Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the Village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Year 1746 ( MDCCXLVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings rebellions and wars in the kingdoms of England, Kingdom of Scotland (later the United Kingdom of Great Britain The Castle was the traditional home of the Earls (later Marquises, now Dukes) of Atholl. For other meanings of the term Atholl see Atholl (disambiguation Atholl or Athole ( Scottish Gaelic: Athall; The Duke of Atholl is the only private person in the United Kingdom allowed to raise his own private army - the Atholl Highlanders. The title Duke of Atholl, named after Atholl in Scotland, was created only one time in British history by Queen Anne in 1703 as a promotion of the very ancient title The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Atholl Highlanders are a military Regiment. Based in Blair Atholl, Scotland, they are not part of the British Army. Its activities are social and ceremonial, and the ranks are filled mainly from workers on the extensive Atholl Estates.
The Castle no longer belongs directly to the Duke of Atholl, as the 10th Duke, George Iain Murray (1931-96), left the Castle in trust upon his death. The title Duke of Atholl, named after Atholl in Scotland, was created only one time in British history by Queen Anne in 1703 as a promotion of the very ancient title His distant cousin the 11th Duke, John Murray (b. 1929), lives in South Africa, and returns annually to review the Atholl Highlanders. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The Atholl Highlanders are a military Regiment. Based in Blair Atholl, Scotland, they are not part of the British Army. The oldest part of Blair Castle, known as Comyn's (or Cumming's) Tower, a small tower-house with immensely thick walls, is claimed (perhaps dubiously) to date from as early as the 13th century. The majority of the Castle is 16th century in date, though much altered. After the siege referred to above, the upper storey and battlements of the ancient Castle were removed to render it indefensible. A medieval appearance becoming fashionable once more during the 19th century, the Castle, which had become known as Atholl House, was raised in height and adorned with battlements once more. The many alterations in the fabric are largely concealed by the white harling (roughcast) on the walls. The collections of furniture, paintings, historical relics, weapons, embroidery, china, Highland artefacts and hunting trophies preserved in the Castle are among the finest in Scotland, as is the plasterwork and other décor of the principal rooms. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Thirty-two rooms are open to the public, more than in any comparable stately home.
The Castle sits in extensive grounds, which the Dukes of Atholl have altered and added to over several centuries. Notable among the features are Diana's Grove and the Hercules Garden, both laid out in the first half of the 18th century, and rare examples of their period. Both are adorned with lead reproductions of Classical statues. The Dukes of Atholl were early and enthusiastic tree planters, and Diana's Grove contains some of the tallest trees in Great Britain. See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands The Hercules Garden, recently restored, is a rare survival of a walled formal garden with an artificial lake and islands, surrounded by plantations of fruit trees. There are several other follies, bridges etc of various periods.
Also within the Castle grounds is the hamlet and former parish church of Old Blair (NN 867 666), the original focus of settlement in the area before the present village, which was laid out from the first half of the 19th century. The church was dedicated to St Bride and is a probable early Christian site. John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, 'Bonnie Dundee' was buried in the aisle attached to the now roofless church after the Battle of Killiecrankie, 27 July 1689. John Graham of Claverhouse 1st Viscount Dundee (c 1648 - July 27, 1689) was a Scottish soldier and nobleman a Tory and an Bonnie Dundee, known in his lifetime as John Graham of Claverhouse Viscount Dundee, or as "Bluidy Clavers" died fighting for the Jacobite cause at the The Battle of Killiecrankie ( Scottish Gaelic -) was fought between highland Scottish clans supporting James II and VII and government troops (mostly lowland The modern railed burial enclosure of the family of the Dukes adjoins the ancient unenclosed churchyard. In the Middle Ages the main road from Atholl to Badenoch, and hence to the north of Scotland, passed through this village and the Minigaig Pass. For other meanings of the term Atholl see Atholl (disambiguation Atholl or Athole ( Scottish Gaelic: Athall; For Badenoch Ontario, see that article Badenoch ( Gaelic: Bàideanach) is a traditional district which today forms part of Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
In 1946 the first Blair Atholl International Scout Jamborette was held within the castle grounds. This Scout Camp has been held every two years since, with Scouts from across the globe in attendance. The camp was the idea of Jack Stewart, International Commissioner for Scotland before and after the 1939/1945 war, who proposed a smaller international camp than a World Jamboree - a Jamborette. The Current Camp Chief is John Kennedy. On the 13th March 2008, Blair Atholl had won the appeal to be in the Cairngorms National Park, that means Blair Castle will be a common attraction. The Cairngorms National Park ( Scottish Gaelic Pàirc Nàiseanta a' Mhonaidh Ruaidh) is a National park in north east Scotland, established in
Blair Atholl Village
Until the early 19th century the only building on the site of the present village was the Old Mill (open to the public in summer). It began to grow around the present parish church, largely as a planned settlement, when this was moved from Old Blair. The building of the main A9 North Road and railway line to Inverness encouraged the growth of the village, though the A9 has bypassed it since the 1980s. Inverness (Inbhir Nis iɲɪɾʲˈniʃ is a city in northern Scotland.
The Atholl Folk Museum in the village has displays on the social history of the area. Open in summer (entrance charge).
A peculiar quirk of the town is ownership of the water supply. As a result of an unusual legal agreement made in 1911 for the benefit of steam trains, the responsibility for the public water supply to the people of Blair Atholl has been held by the railway companies who own the line through Blair Atholl, currently Network Rail. Network Rail is a British "not for dividend" Company limited by guarantee whose principal asset is Network Rail Infrastructure Limited a company limited In April 2006, it was announced that Network Rail would finance the cost of connecting the Blair Atholl and Bridge of Tilt to Scottish Water's supply [1]. Scottish Water is a Statutory corporation in Scotland that provides Water and Sewerage services
Blair Atholl Jamborette
Every two years, a camp takes place in the grounds of Blair Castle. On even years the site is filled with over a thousand people taking part in the International Patrol Jamborette that is Blair Atholl. Descending on this picturesque village are scouts and [explorer scouts] from across the world for a fortnight of camping in what is an ideal setting. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide Youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical mental and spiritual It has been going since 1946 and a camp has taken place every 2 years. 2008 will see the 31st Jamborette with scout groups from Austria (2), Belgium, Canada (5), Denmark, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Malawi, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and USA (15) as well as a large amount of Scottish scouts. Official Camp Website
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