Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld

Name: Dunkeld Cathedral
Address: 10 Cathedral St, Dunkeld, PH8 0AW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1350 727249

#1 among attractions in Dunkeld

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Facts and practical information

Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Built in square-stone style of predominantly grey sandstone, the cathedral proper was begun in 1260 and completed in 1501. It stands on the site of the former Culdee Monastery of Dunkeld, stones from which can be seen as an irregular reddish streak in the eastern gable. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 56°33'54"N, 3°35'25"W

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10 Cathedral StDunkeld PH8 0AW United Kingdom

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+44 1350 727249

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Day trips

Dunkeld Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Niel Gow's Oak, The Hermitage, Birnam Arts.

1.1 miSW
Historical place
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld
28 min walk • Ossian's Hall of Mirrors is a Georgian structure located at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland.
0.6 miW
Tree
Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld
17 min walk • Niel Gow's Oak is a 300-year-old tree near Dunkeld and Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is closely associated with the Scottish fiddler and composer Niel Gow, who lived in nearby Inver. Gow is said to have composed many of his most famous tunes whilst sitting beneath the oak.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
32 min walk • The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross. Located just to the west of the A9, it sits on the banks of the River Braan in Craigvinean Forest.
0.7 miSE
Scenic walking areas, Nature and wildlife, Park
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
18 min walk • Birnam Arts is a multipurpose arts centre in Birnam, Perthshire, central Scotland. It is also known as the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, and was originally named the Birnam Institute. It is a not for profit organisation owned by the community.
0.6 miSE
Tree
Birnam Oak, Dunkeld
15 min walk • The Birnam Oak is an example of Sessile oak at Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Sometimes known as Macbeth's oak, as it is a relic of Birnam Wood, mentioned in William Shakespeare's play, the tree is found in a strip of woodland on the south bank of the River Tay.
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld
29 min walk • Craigvinean Forest is located one mile west of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on the A9. It is accessed through a track at the foot of Deuchary Hill.
1.2 miNE
56°34'26"N • 3°33'44"W
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, Dunkeld
32 min walk • Visitor center, Nature and wildlife, Shopping
1.4 miNE
Tree
Lady's Tree, Dunkeld
36 min walk • Lady's Tree is a Scots pine on the banks of the Loch of the Lowes, Scotland. It was the roost of famous osprey 'Lady' for 24 years. In 2014, Lady's Tree was named Scotland's Tree of the Year.
0.7 miSE
56°33'26"N • 3°34'46"W
Dunkeld Highland Adventures, Dunkeld
18 min walk • Bridge
0.8 miSW
Park, View point
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
20 min walk • The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross. Located just to the west of the A9, it sits on the banks of the River Braan in Craigvinean Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dunkeld Cathedral open?

Dunkeld Cathedral is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dunkeld Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Birnam Oak, Dunkeld (15 min walk), Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld (17 min walk), Birnam Arts, Dunkeld (18 min walk), Dunkeld Highland Adventures, Dunkeld (18 min walk).

How to get to Dunkeld Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dunkeld Cathedral:

Train

Dunkeld and Birnam (20 min walk)