Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry fish ladder
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The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season. Although
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season. Although viewing the ladder is still allowed, the observation tank as of July 2019 has been closed due to "access and safety concerns". Live web feeds are still available via the visitor's centre.
Photo gallery
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Official information
The Pitlochry Fish Ladder is part of the Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre, where visitors can learn about Scotland's renewable energy history and the engineering behind hydro-electric power. The centre offers exhibitions and a café with scenic views of the River Tummel and Loch Faskally.
From the Wikipedia article
The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season. Although viewing the ladder is still allowed, the observation tank as of July 2019 has been closed due to "access and safety concerns". Live web feeds are still available via the visitor's centre.
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Background
Architecture
The ladder was constructed as a result of a 1943 Act of Parliament which laid a duty of care on the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board to preserve fish stocks in the waterways encompassing its power schemes. The form and design were created by the fish biologist John Berry. It was completed in 1951 alongside the dam for the hydro-electric power station as part of the Tummel hydro-electric power scheme and was installed in 1952. It was the first of its type in Scotland. The fish ladder consists of 34 separate pools, each 50 cm higher than the last and covering a distance of 310 m. Each pool has a 1 m opening below the water level to allow the fish to pass to the next pool; a continuous…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6988, -3.7394
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- 01796 484 111
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 0.5 km
- Official site
- pitlochrydam.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Pitlochry fish ladder (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitlochry fish ladder?
- Pitlochry fish ladder is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5AP).
- What is Pitlochry fish ladder?
- The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season. Although
- How do I get to Pitlochry fish ladder?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5AP.
- Is Pitlochry fish ladder free to visit?
- Yes, Pitlochry fish ladder is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pitlochry fish ladder?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5AP.