The Hermitage, Dunkeld

Name: The Hermitage
Address: 11 The Cross, Dunkeld, PH8 0AN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 493 2192

#12 among attractions in Dunkeld

Relax in park, Park, View point

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Facts and practical information

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. It was created by John Murray, the third Duke of Atholl, who lived in nearby Dunkeld House, in the 18th century to honour the blind bard Ossian. It is home to Ossian's Hall of Mirrors and Ossian's Cave, Georgian follies. The hermit's cave was built around 1760 for the third Earl of Breadalbane, who unsuccessfully advertised for a permanent eremite. The guide in 1869, Donald Anderson, dressed up with a long beard of lichens and clothes of animal skins. ()

Elevation: 236 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 56°33'39"N, 3°36'30"W

Address

11 The CrossDunkeld PH8 0AN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 844 493 2192

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Day trips

The Hermitage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld
20 min walk • 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.
~1810 ftSW
Historical place
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld
9 min walk • Ossian's Hall of Mirrors is a Georgian structure located at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland.
~840 ftNE
Tree
Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld
5 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.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
13 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.
1.2 miE
Scenic walking areas, Nature and wildlife, Park
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
31 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.
1.2 miE
Tree
Birnam Oak, Dunkeld
31 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.
~1970 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld
10 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.
0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Falls of the Braan, Dunkeld
19 min walk • Falls of the Braan is a waterfall of Scotland located in the Hermitage at the National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross.
1.1 miE
56°33'26"N • 3°34'46"W
Dunkeld Highland Adventures, Dunkeld
29 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Hermitage?

Nearby attractions include Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld (5 min walk), Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld (9 min walk), Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld (10 min walk), The Hermitage, Dunkeld (13 min walk).

How to get to The Hermitage by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Hermitage:

Train

Dunkeld and Birnam (31 min walk)