Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Tilt
In or near Killiecrankie.
Bridge of Tilt in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Tilt, you can take a train to Blair Atholl station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for the area is PH18 5SR. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge of Tilt 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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Heritage listing
Bridge of Tilt (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Theilt) is a village in Perthshire, Scotland, built around the River Tilt (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Teilt), near its confluence with the River Garry. It is 5+3⁄4 miles (9.3 kilometres) northwest of Pitlochry. The newer part of the village is continuous with Blair Atholl, only separated by the River Tilt. The village is located primarily on the B8079 between Pitlochry and Dunalastair Water, but the older part of the village (Old Bridge of Tilt) is located further up the River Tilt.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Atholl Country Life Museum, located in Blair Atholl, offers a glimpse into the area's history and culture. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring local artifacts, including Scotland's only stuffed Highland Cow and a reconstructed 1930s post office, as well as watch films capturing the memories of local residents.
From the Wikipedia article
Bridge of Tilt (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Theilt) is a village in Perthshire, Scotland, built around the River Tilt (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Teilt), near its confluence with the River Garry. It is 5+3⁄4 miles (9.3 kilometres) northwest of Pitlochry. The newer part of the village is continuous with Blair Atholl, only separated by the River Tilt. The village is located primarily on the B8079 between Pitlochry and Dunalastair Water, but the older part of the village (Old Bridge of Tilt) is located further up the River Tilt. The A9 runs past the River Garry to the south of Bridge of Tilt, and connects the village with Newtonmore and Inverness in the north and Pitlochry, Perth and Stirling in the south.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.7710, -3.8409
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH18 5SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- 01796 481349
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.athollcountrylifemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4966450 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Tilt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Campsites · 0.3 km
Church, Kilmaveonaig
Historic churches · 0.4 km
River Tilt Grotto
Follies · 0.4 km
Atholl Country Life Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
Old Bridge of Tilt
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Blair Atholl And Struan Parish Church And Burial-ground
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Alphabet?
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
River Tilt Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Blair Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
Clach na h'Iobairt,standing stone,Blair Atholl
Windmills · 0.6 km
Blair Atholl Playing Fields
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Blair Atholl Village Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Tilt?
- Bridge of Tilt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH18 5SR).
- What is Bridge of Tilt?
- Bridge of Tilt in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Tilt?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH18 5SR.
- Is Bridge of Tilt a listed building?
- Bridge of Tilt is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Tilt free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Tilt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Tilt?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH18 5SR.