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Killiecrankie
Killiecrankie — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Killiecrankie, the nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the area is free. The postcode for navigation is PH16 5GZ.
About
Killiecrankie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7450°, -3.7789°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Killiecrankie ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Coille Chreithnich, meaning "aspen wood") is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland on the River Garry. It lies at the Pass of Killiecrankie, by the A9 road which has been bypassed since 1986. The village is home to a power station forming part of the Tummel Hydro-Electric Power Scheme. Much of the riverbank is owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The nearby 10 arch railway viaduct, which runs for 109 yards (100 m) along the north-east bank of the River Garry, was built in 1863 from a design by Joseph Mitchell.
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Background
History
In 1689, during the Jacobite Rebellion, the Battle of Killiecrankie was fought on the northern edge of the village. The Highland charge of the Jacobites took the government forces under General Hugh MacKay by surprise and completely overwhelmed them in only 10 minutes. Donald MacBean, one of William II of Scotland's supporters, having lost the contest, is said to have cleared the pass, from one bank to the other, at "The Soldier's Leap". One of the most famous leaders of the rebellion John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee was killed in the battle. The battle is refenced in the 1816 Walter Scott novel Old Mortality. A Memorial Field to the fallen soldiers lies within the grounds of the…
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- Coordinates
- 56.7450, -3.7789
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1002159 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Killiecrankie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Killiecrankie.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Killiecrankie railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
Bridge Over River Garry, Killiecrankie
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Pass of Killiecrankie
Caves · 0.3 km
The Soldier's Leap
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
Viscount Dundee Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Claverhouse's Stone, standing stone 200m S of House of Urrard
Windmills · 0.6 km
church 100m WSW of Old Faskally Farm
Historic churches · 0.6 km
House of Urrard
Manor houses · 0.7 km
Tom Dubh
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Killiecrankie 1689
Forts · 1.0 km
Soldier's Grave, War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Craig Fonvuick
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Killiecrankie is located in the Scottish Highlands and has several nearby attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Things to see in Killiecrankie
270 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Killiecrankie →
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Allean Forest
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Beinn a' Ghlò
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie — mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Black Castle of Moulin
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📷 3Mills · Scottish Highlands
Blair Atholl Mill
Blair Atholl Mill — mill in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain — Named summit at 1070 m.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bruar River and Creep Bridge
Bruar River and Creep Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Parks · Scottish Highlands
Faskally Forest
Faskally Forest — park in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Faskally House
Faskally House — house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Forest of Atholl
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📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Faskally
Loch Faskally — artificial lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Tummel.
📷 2Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Lude House
Lude House — house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Meconopsis Viewpoint
Meconopsis Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge Viewpoint
Old Bridge Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Pitlochry Church of Scotland — church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Killiecrankie railway station
Killiecrankie railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge Over River Garry, Killiecrankie
Bridge Over River Garry, Killiecrankie — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Caves · Scottish Highlands
Pass of Killiecrankie
Pass of Killiecrankie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
The Soldier's Leap
The Soldier's Leap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Viscount Dundee Memorial
Viscount Dundee Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Claverhouse's Stone, standing stone 200m S of House of Urrard
Claverhouse's Stone, standing stone 200m S of House of Urrard — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Killiecrankie
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Faskally Caravan Park
Faskally Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
River Tilt Park
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Green Park Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Blair Castle Caravan Park
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Balnaguard Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killiecrankie?
- Killiecrankie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5GZ).
- What is Killiecrankie?
- Killiecrankie — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Killiecrankie?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5GZ.
- Is Killiecrankie free to visit?
- Yes, Killiecrankie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killiecrankie?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5GZ.