Tayside - historic towns and villages

Aberfeldy is a pretty town on the River Tay, a few miles east of Loch Tay itself. The town grew up around an elegant bridge built by General Wade in 1733 in an effort to subdue the rebellious Highlands. Fifty-four years later poet Robert Burns extolled the beauty of the area in his famous poem 'The Birks of Aberfeldy'.
A827, Aberfeldy, Tayside, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: Wade's Bridge, begun in 1733

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Aberlemno is a small village on the main road between Forfar and Brechin. The most famous historic attraction associated with the village is the Aberlemno Sculptured Stones.
Aberlemno, Tayside, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: Aberlemno Sculptured Stones

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A royal burgh and seaside town, Arbroath played a major role in the history for Scottish independence from its southern neighbour, for it was here that the Declaration of Arbroath, declaring the independence of Scotland from England, was drawn up in 1320 following the Scottish victory at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Arbroath, Tayside, Scotland

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Auchmithie is a small fishing village on the coast of Angus, about three miles north of the historic town of Arbroath. The village has a history as a centre for smuggling, particularly in the 18th century.
Auchmithie, Tayside, Scotland

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The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains. Brechin was the site where in 1296 John Baliol handed over lordship of Scotland to Edward I (represented by the Bishop of Durham). Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641.
Brechin, Tayside, Scotland

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Broughty Ferry is today largely swallowed up in the sprawl of modern Dundee, but it once held the unusual distinction of containing within its boundaries more wealth than any area of similar size in Scotland.
Broughty Ferry, Tayside, Scotland

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The name 'Carnoustie' is revered among golf fanatics around the world, thousands of whom flock to this village on the east coast of Angus each year to play the Carnoustie Golf Club course. The Club was established formally in 1842, though there was an informal gold club before that date.
Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland

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Dunkeld is a pretty town on the River Tay about 15 miles north of Perth. The historical highlight is Dunkeld Cathedral, established as early as the 9th century. In the cathedral is the tomb of the fearsome 'Wolf of Badenoch'. Look for the Birnam Oak, the last living tree of Shakespeare's Birnam Wood.
A923, Dunkeld, Tayside, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century Dunkeld Cathedral

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Kenmore is a picture-perfect 18th-century model village at the north-eastern tip of Loch Tay, with fabulous views along the loch to Ben Lawers. Outside the village is the Scottish Crannog Centre. Footpaths lead through the grounds of historic Taymouth Castle.
Kenmore, Tayside, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: The 16th-century Kenmore Hotel, Scotland's oldest inn

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Pitlochry is a lovely Victorian town on the River Tummel, set in some of Highland Perthshire's most stunning scenery. Pitlochry became a popular holiday destination in the 19th century after a visit by Queen Victoria. North of the town is Queen's View, one of Scotland's most iconic views. looking west over Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch.
Pitlochry, Tayside, Scotland

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Heritage Highlight: Black Castle, a 13th-century ruin

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