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Killiecrankie
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- The battle inspired poetry, prose and music including the famous 'On the braes of Killiecrankie' by Robert Burns
- A number of key sites associated with the battle of Killiecrankie lie within the Pass, including the Soldier's Leap, Troopers Den and the Balfour Stone.
- The Pass supports an amazing richness of flora and fauna ranging from Pied Flycatchers and Red Squirrels to Otters and Pine Martens
The east side of The Pass of Killiecrankie, a magnificent wooded gorge with the River Garry flowing along its base. The Battle of Killiecrankie, the major event in the first of the Jacobite uprisings, was fought nearby. The Visitor Centre tells the story of both the Passes rich natural history and the story of the battle.
Visitor Centre: 1 Apr to 1 Nov, daily 10–5.30.
Site: all year, daily.
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- Take to the hills with the Trust
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is encouraging Scotland to take to the hills this summer, with a brand new walking section on www.nts.org.uk. more>
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