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Blair Atholl is a picturesque village situated on the eastern edge of Loch Rannoch, a freshwater loch that stretches ten miles west to the Bridge of Gaur. The village is surrounded by stunning scenery, with the loch and the surrounding hills providing a breathtaking backdrop. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
The village itself has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Blair Atholl became a popular destination for wealthy Victorians, who were drawn to the area’s natural beauty and clean air. Today, the village is a thriving community, with a range of amenities including a shop, cafe and restaurant, as well as a post office and medical centre.
Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, or simply relax and unwind in a beautiful setting, Blair Atholl is the perfect destination. With its stunning scenery, rich history and range of amenities, it’s easy to see why this charming village is such a popular choice for visitors to the area.
Loch Rannoch is a large freshwater loch located in the Scottish Highlands. It is approximately ten miles long and one mile wide, and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The loch is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and other water sports, and is home to a variety of fish species, including brown trout, pike, and salmon.
There are many great attractions to be found in the Highland Perthshire area - from historic castles to stunning scenic locations, lochs and viewpoints to be enjoyed.
There is an excellent range of outdoor activities such as white water rafting, Highland safaris, golf, salmon fishing, walking, road and off-road cycling, to name just a few.
Highland Perthshire boasts a vast selection of shops, ranging from the exclusive House of Bruar, to small family outlets offering everything from the essentials to gifts & souveniers.
Findout about things to do and places to visit when you are staying in Blair Atholl or visiting for the day.
Blair Castle has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries
All aspects of traditional rural life in highland Atholl
Enjoy a range of excellent places to eat
Held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025
Fascinating Walking Trails
A 9 hole course located in the Highland village
There is evidence of settlement in the area surrounding Blair Atholl from as far back as 500AD when the missionary St. Blane arrived although the name remains a mystery, as the word “kinloch” means head of a loch, rather than the foot, where the village is located. For many hundreds of years, this tiny and remote hamlet was home to a few primitive people who lived a poverty-stricken existence, surviving mainly by thieving and, for a long time, there were no roads or bridges in the area.
It wasn’t until the end of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion that James Small, a soldier in Lord Loudon’s Regiment, started to enlarge and settle the village with numbers of discharged soldiers and displaced crofters. Initially, the soldiers spent a large part of their time trying to apprehend bands of plundering Highlanders who stole cattle and hid quantities of arms in the hills. The soldiers met with little support from the locals, and the reputation of the “Rannoch thieves” spread far and wide.
