Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld

Name: Niel Gow's Oak
Address: Dunkeld, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Dunkeld

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Facts and practical information

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. The connection is commemorated by a plaque and engraved bench. The tree has been entered into the Scottish and European Tree of the Year competitions. The tree was badly damaged by storms in 2011 and 2012. ()

Coordinates: 56°33'46"N, 3°36'23"W

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Dunkeld United Kingdom

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Niel Gow's Oak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunkeld Cathedral, Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, The Hermitage, Birnam Arts.

0.6 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld
17 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.
0.5 miSW
Historical place
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld
13 min walk • Ossian's Hall of Mirrors is a Georgian structure located at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland.
0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
16 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.
1.1 miE
Scenic walking areas, Nature and wildlife, Park
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
29 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.
1.1 miE
Tree
Birnam Oak, Dunkeld
29 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.
0.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld
13 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.
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Falls of the Braan, Dunkeld
22 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
28 min walk • Bridge
~840 ftSW
Park, View point
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
5 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Niel Gow's Oak?

Nearby attractions include The Hermitage, Dunkeld (5 min walk), Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld (13 min walk), Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld (13 min walk), The Hermitage, Dunkeld (16 min walk).

How to get to Niel Gow's Oak by public transport?

The nearest stations to Niel Gow's Oak:

Train

Dunkeld and Birnam (30 min walk)