Craigvinean
Craigviean Forest lies above the Hermitage and is just off the A9 north of Dunkeld. It is one of Scotland's oldest managed forests, created from larch seed brought from the Alps for the Second Duke of Atholl.
This was part of the great expansion of forestry in the eighteenth century, centred on Perthshire. Many innovative techniques were employed, including scattering seed by cannon onto the dramatic crags of Craig a Barns just across the River Tay.
Craigvinean has been popular since the time of the Victorians, who delighted in forest paths leading to follies and dramatic viewpoints.
How to get there:
Dunkeld is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference:
One mile north of Dunkeld on A9
Start your visit from:
Hermitage Brae Other places to go in Tay Forest Park