Dunkeld
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor spaces. Some of our buildings (historic buildings, visitor facilities, cafés, shops and toilets) remain closed. We urge people to follow Scottish government advice to carefully observe social distancing.
Wander along Cathedral Street and The Cross, where the Trust has restored many of the 17th- and 18th-century houses.
Gaze up at the Atholl Memorial Fountain and see how many of the wildlife carvings you can identify.
Look out for salmon a-leaping in the River Tay!
Pop into the Trust’s Ell Shop, packed full of Scottish crafts and traditional sweets.
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The popular Ell Shop standing in the heart of Dunkeld
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The Atholl Memorial Fountain on Market Cross in Dunkeld
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A fish carving on the Atholl Memorial Fountain in Dunkeld
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The River Tay running through Dunkeld on a sunny evening
About this place
Beautifully situated on the banks of the River Tay, Dunkeld is a picturesque and tranquil place. From an early centre of Celtic Christianity to becoming a hub for modern folk music, this town has a rich cultural heritage.
The old market cross has been carefully preserved and around 20 of the pastel-coloured houses (private residences) have been restored by the Trust, some of which date back to the 17th century.
However, this little town was not always this peaceful. Shortly after the Battle of Killiecrankie, a fierce battle raged in the streets on 21 August 1689 between the Jacobites and government soldiers. Many of the buildings were burned or destroyed, and much of the Dunkeld we see today was rebuilt in the 18th century.
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