Drummond Hill
The forested slopes of Drummond Hill dominate the surrounding landscape and provide a fine backdrop to Taymouth Castle and the village of Kenmore, close to the main entrance to the forest.
Thought to be the site of Scotland's first managed forest, the hill was planted in the early seventeenth century by Black Duncan, the laird of Breadalbane.
The predominance of pine in the upper parts of the forest made it a good choice for the re-introduction of capercaillie to Scotland in 1837, following its extinction by over-hunting and forest clearance.
Just after the First World War Drummond Hill was one of the first purchases for the Forestry Commission, created to take on the huge task of replanting forests cleared for the war effort.
How to get there:
Aberfeldy is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference:
6 miles west of Aberfeldy on A827, on the road to Killin.
Start your visit from:
Dalerb Picnic Site Peeler Gate Mains Brae Other places to go in Tay Forest Park