Distilleries · Central Scotland
Blackford
Also known as: Blackford, Perth a Kinross, Srath Gaoithe
In or near Braco.
Blackford in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round (indoors)
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 3.7 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blackford 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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Official information
Tullibardine is a whisky distillery located in Blackford, Perthshire, with a history dating back to 1488. Visitors can join guided tours to learn about the whisky-making process and enjoy tastings, although some areas may not be fully accessible for those with mobility restrictions.
From the Wikipedia article
Blackford (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Gaoithe) is located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 5 miles (8 kilometres) from the town of Auchterarder. The village is located just off the A9 between Perth and Stirling which has been bypassed since 1978. It is home to Highland Spring water and the Tullibardine whisky distillery.
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Background
History
Blackford was first known as a ford over the Allan Water. There is a legend that a King Magnus lost his wife Queen Helen in a storm and she is buried on a nearby hill. Blackford became a popular stopping place especially when Scotland's first public brewery was started. In 1488 King James IV asked the brewery to supply the beer for his coronation. It was burnt to the ground by Jacobite forces in 1716. The village was becoming more prosperous by the nineteenth century with manufacturing including two breweries and with a healthy agricultural sector based on wool and flax. The Scottish Central Railway built a line between Perth and Stirling with a station at Blackford in 1848. Local…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2597, -3.7838
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH4 1QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.tullibardine.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q880816 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackford, Perth and Kinross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackford?
- Blackford is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH4 1QF).
- What is Blackford?
- Blackford in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackford?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH4 1QF.
- How do I get to Blackford?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH4 1QF.