The Hermitage
… a beautiful woodland walk along the banks
of the river Braan in Perthshire …
… developed by the Dukes of Atholl in the mid 18th century
as part of their home in nearby Dunkeld …
… the place soon became a tourist attraction …
… and no wonder …
… it’s a beautiful spot …
… with dramatic falls …
… and pools …
… and cascades of cool clear water …
… Ossian’s Hall …
a folly overlooking the Black Linn Falls
… and Ossian’s Cave …
… all man made and created to heighten the visitor experience
and add some mystical history …
… inside the cave looking out …
apparently in 1869 Donald Anderson, a guide in the area,
would dress as a hermit in animal skins and with a beard of lichens
… I was watched over by a wee robin …
… as I continued through the fields …
… hoping I was on the right path …
as it was far too hot to get lost
… luckily there was plenty of shade where I could cool off …
… and of course the water was so clear and cool and inviting …
… how could I resist a paddle …
more info here
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunkeld/hermitage/
