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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Forest of Atholl

In or near Killiecrankie.

Free admission

Forest of Atholl — forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.

Forest of Atholl, archaeological sites in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Blair Atholl · 8.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Forest of Atholl is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.8387°, -3.8373°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Forest of Atholl (also known as Atholl Forest) is a deer forest near the Scottish village of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, first recorded in the 12th century. 100,000 acres (40,000 ha) in size, most of it is within the Cairngorms National Park.

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

Coordinates
56.8387, -3.8373
Nearest railway station
Blair Atholl8.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest of Atholl?
Forest of Atholl is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Forest of Atholl?
Forest of Atholl — forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Forest of Atholl?
The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 8.2 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8387°, -3.8373°.
Is Forest of Atholl free to visit?
Yes, Forest of Atholl is free to enter.