Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Ochtertyre
Also known as: Uachdar Árdair, Comhairle Pheairt is Cheann Rois
In or near Comrie.
Ochtertyre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Dr Richard Murray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ochtertyre 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
Ochtertyre is a country house and estate in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is located in Strathearn, between Crieff and Loch Turret, north of the A85.
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Background
History
The ancient seat of the Ochtertyre estate was Castle Cluggy, on the shore of Loch Monzievaird. The Ochtertyre estate was granted in the 15th century by David Moray of Tullibardine to one of his younger sons. Around this time, an older house was replaced with the current Georgian building, which was constructed from 1784 to 1790. Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, the 6th Baronet, served as MP for Edinburgh from 1806 to 1812. Sir Patrick laid out the designed landscape and gardens around the house, which were also added to by his son, Sir William Keith Murray, the 7th Baronet. From 1939 the house served as a school for girls, until 1965 when the estate was broken up and sold. It is now…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3800, -3.8900
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH7 4JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q7076444 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ochtertyre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Creag na Gaoith
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Loch Monzievaird
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Castle Cluggy
Castles · 1.1 km
Monzievaird
Other places · 1.1 km
Tom a' Chaisteil
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Tom A' Chaisteil
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Sir David Baird's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Ochtertyre House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Church Of Strowan
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Falls of Turret
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Old Parish Church and Ochtertyre Mausoleum, Monzievaird
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Murray Mausoleum
Follies · 1.9 km
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Creag na Gaoith
Creag na Gaoith — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Monzievaird
Loch Monzievaird — lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Castle Cluggy
Castle Cluggy — architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Tom a' Chaisteil
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tom A' Chaisteil
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Comrie Croft Farmhouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ochtertyre?
- Ochtertyre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH7 4JP).
- What is Ochtertyre?
- Ochtertyre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ochtertyre?
- Drivers can use postcode PH7 4JP.
- Is Ochtertyre free to visit?
- Yes, Ochtertyre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ochtertyre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH7 4JP. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.