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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ by marysia on 13 July 2014.