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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · Scottish Highlands

Ballechin House

In or near Ballinluig.

Free admission

Ballechin House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Ballechin - geograph.org.uk - 2631095

Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ballechin House is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ballechin House was a Georgian estate home near Grandtully, Perthshire, Scotland. It was built in 1806, on the site of an old manor house which had been owned by the Steuart family since the 15th century. This house, which stands in Ballechin Wood, is the subject for a popular local ghostlore story.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

In 1834, Major Robert Steuart (1806–1876) inherited the house and rented it to tenants whilst he served in the Indian Army.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
56.6617, -3.7385
Postcode
PH9 0LW
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry4.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballechin House?
Ballechin House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH9 0LW).
What is Ballechin House?
Ballechin House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ballechin House?
The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH9 0LW.
Is Ballechin House free to visit?
Yes, Ballechin House is free to enter.
How do I get to Ballechin House?
The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH9 0LW.