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Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Craigvinean Forest

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Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Craigvinean Forest — forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.

Craigvinean Forest, archaeological sites in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Dunkeld and Birnam · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Craigvinean Forest, the nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH8 0HX. Entry to the forest is free.

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About

Craigvinean Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5600°, -3.6180°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Craigvinean Forest is located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on the A9. It is accessed through a track at the foot of Deuchary Hill. The River Braan bisects the forest, which forms part of the Tay Forest Park, one of six forest park in Scotland. The Hermitage is located in a section of the forest. Ossian, a third-century Celtic bard, whose mother was turned into a deer by Fer Doirich, is said to have inhabited a cave which can be found on the north bank of the Braan located upstream from Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, a folly built in 1758 which is replete with Corinthian architrave and cornice. This folly was built on a horse shoe plan facing a waterfall and so amplifies the roaring sound of water. The 2019 racing game Dirt Rally 2.0 features point-to-point stages based on accurate reproductions of around 25 km (16 mi) of forestry tracks within Craigvinean.

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Coordinates
56.5600, -3.6180
Postcode
PH8 0HX
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Dunkeld and Birnam2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craigvinean Forest?
Craigvinean Forest is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0HX).
What is Craigvinean Forest?
Craigvinean Forest — forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Craigvinean Forest?
The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0HX.
Is Craigvinean Forest free to visit?
Yes, Craigvinean Forest is free to enter.
How do I get to Craigvinean Forest?
The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0HX.