Stone circles · Central Scotland
Murthly
Also known as: Mòrlaich
In or near Bankfoot.
Murthly in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Murthly stone circle, the nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Murthly 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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From the Wikipedia article
Murthly (Scottish Gaelic Mòrthlaich) is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies on the south bank of the River Tay, 5 miles (8 kilometres) southeast of Dunkeld, and 9+1⁄2 miles (15 kilometres) north of Perth. Perth District Asylum, later known as Murthly Hospital, was opened in the village on 1 April 1864 for 'pauper lunatics'. It was the second district asylum to be built in Scotland under the terms of the Lunacy (Scotland) Act 1857. It closed in 1984 and was later demolished. The village has a stone circle, in the former grounds of the hospital. The village formerly had a railway station on the Perth and Dunkeld Railway, which closed in 1965.
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Background
History
Around 1770, the Hermitage Bridge at the nearby Hermitage was built by order of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl, presumably to gain access across to some lands leased from Sir John Stewart of Murthly, as well as assisting with the views of the Black Linn and its falls. It has since become a major landscape feature and has been the subject of several paintings and sketches, including from George Washington Wilson's visit around 1859. They are also famous for their lovely spirits and tractor repair service beside the Nisa shop.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5303, -3.4639
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 4ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 7.6 km
Sources
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Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murthly?
- Murthly is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 4ES).
- What is Murthly?
- Murthly in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Murthly?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 4ES.
- Is Murthly free to visit?
- Yes, Murthly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Murthly?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 4ES.