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	Blair Atholl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Blair Atholl is a small town in Perthshire, Scotland.
		One of its more interesting features is its castle, Blair Castle, which was the last castle in the British Isles to be besieged, during the 1745 Jacobite conflict.
		The castle once belonged to the Duke of Atholl, who is now the only nobleman in the United Kingdom that is allowed to raise his own private army - the Atholl Highlanders.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blair_Atholl (132 words)

	Blair Atholl Garage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Blair Atholl Garage is situated in the village of Blair Atholl on the B8079 approx 1 mile from the main A9 Perth - Inverness trunk road, 35 miles North of Perth.
		Blair Atholl Garage was established in 1949 by Alex MacRae and is now run by the family partnership of Derek and Roddy Crighton.
		Blair Atholl Garage is an ESSO petrol and oils retailer, with shop and services which include a 24hr recovery service, 4-bay workshop and an M.O.T testing station for car, light commercials and 4X4's.
	www.blairathollgarage.co.uk (87 words)

	Blair Atholl History
		The Blair Atholl church was rebuilt in 1825 at a cost of £994 to replace the original parish church of St Brides.
		Blair Atholl's most prominent visitor to date was Queen Victoria on Sunday 15 September 1844, accompanied by Prince Albert.
		She was staying in Blair Castle after the birth of her fourth child, prince Alfred.
	www.geocities.com /athollkirks/blair_atholl_history.htm (532 words)

	UISGE! Blair Athol Distillery: All about it
		Blair Atholl, the village, is not where you find Blair Athol, the distillery (note the spellings), which in fact is on the main road that runs through the town of Pitlochry about seven miles or so to the south.
		Blair Athol is another of the handful of distilleries that were founded in the 18th century, albeit in the final few years.
		Blair Athol is fresh and gently peaty with aroma and flavour which become quite resonant and lengthy at the finish.
	www.uisge.com /ud/blairathol.html (578 words)

	Visitor travel tourist information and hotel guide to Blair Atholl hotels Blair Atholl Perthshire Scotland
		The village of Blair Atholl is one of the last Perthshire outposts before going north through the Grampians at the Drumochter Pass.
		Blair Atholl Mill in the village centre is a rebuilt corn mill where you can follow the various stages of the process.
		Blair Castle is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland.
	www.1perthshire.co.uk /key-resorts/blair-atholl.htm (265 words)

	Caledonia Hilltreks for guided walking holidays in the Drumochter and Blair Atholl Hills of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Blair Atholl is a small village north of the popular holiday town of Pitlochry while Drumochter is a high pass north of Blair Atholl on the main A9 road.
		North-east of Blair Atholl is the Beinn a'Ghlo range of mountains which consists of three Munros, Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Carn Liath.
		With the use of the railway stop at Blair Atholl it is possible to backpack from Blair Atholl to Aviemore using Glen Tilt and the Lairig Ghru ( see Cairngorm Page) and return to the start by train.
	www.caledoniahilltreks.com /drumochter_blairathollhills.htm (640 words)

	Blair Atholl Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Today's traveller to the far north can stay on the A9, and pass by Blair Atholl with but the briefest of glimpses of Blair Castle, white against the dark green of a distant hillside.
		In effect it is the estate village for Blair Castle whose estate wall runs the length of the north eastern side of the main road, and whose main gate is just to the south east of the centre of the village.
		Three miles south east of Blair Atholl is the Pass of Killiecrankie, the site of the first battle of the 1689 Jacobite rebellion.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /blairatholl/blairatholl/index.html (726 words)

	Fyvie Castle to Blair Atholl - ScotWars
		Since raising the Royal Standard at Blair Atholl on August the 30th 1644, the army had defeated the Covenanters at Tippermuir and Aberdeen, they had also been constantly on the move.
		Three months of campaigning had brought three victories but not the popular support that Montrose had hoped for, however his spirits were revived at Blair Atholl with the return of Alasdair MacColla the commander of the Irish brigade and much needed reinforcements from the west.
		Any thoughts of wintering at Blair Atholl were quickly dispelled by Alasdair’s return, inactivity would mean that the highland recruits would return to their homes whilst MacColla’s Irish regulars had many scores to settle with the sworn enemy the Duke of Argyll.
	www.scotwars.com /html/montrose_fyvie_to_blair.htm (350 words)

	Blair Atholl International Jamborette - The Sub-Camps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The late Lord Charles Maclean was the chief of the Clan Maclean, and was a former Chief Scout.
		The Duke of Atholl is the only person in the United Kingdom allowed to have and maintain a private 'Army'.
		When the clan lands were created in the Struan area, adjoining Blair Atholl, the Chief's name was Robert and his son took the surname Robertson.
	www.jamborette.org.uk /subcamp.htm (478 words)

	Blair Atholl
		Blair Atholl is a friendly, traditional stone built village with something for everyone be it family farm fun nights, pony trekking, mountain biking or golfing.
		No visit to Blair Atholl is complete however without a trip to Blair Castle, the magnificent seat of the Dukes of Atholl.
		Resplendent woodland waterfalls lie 3 miles/5km north of Blair Atholl at the Falls of Bruar.
	www.visitscotland.com /library/blairatholl (191 words)

	EARLS AND DUKES OF ATHOLL - LoveToKnow Article on EARLS AND DUKES OF ATHOLL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		On the 24th of March James so ak the government into his own hands and dissolved the Cl ~ency, and Atholl and Argyll, to the exclusion of Morton, M ~re made members of the council, while on the 29th Atholl be is appointed lord chancellor.
		While on his way from a banquet al~ ld on the 20th of April 1579 on the occasion of the reconcilia- Ja in, Atholl was seized with sudden illness, and died on the 2 5th, en t without strong suspicions of pison.
		St hat is called Atholl brose is a compound, in equal parts, of r~ tisky and honey (or oatmeal), which was first commonly used Zi the district for hoarseness and sore throat.
	www.1911ency.org /A/AT/ATHOLL_EARLS_AND_DUKES_OF.htm (1760 words)

	Scottish Holiday Cottages in Blair Atholl and self catering vacation accommodation for weekly rentals in Perthshire
		Throughout Perthshire rural havens beside Blair Atholl out of the way and highland hideyholes make a brilliant weekend vacation - slightly bigger properties and log chalets are specifically designed for Scottish family vacations in Blair Atholl.
		Tidy up to date selfcatering holiday accommodation near Blair Atholl with with a cozy wood fire, will be a superb place to rent for your holiday.
		There are Golf courses close to Blair Atholl and consult our Scottish tourism guide for gardens and hotels, pubs and things to do in Perthshire.
	www.taysideholidaycottage.co.uk /Blair-Atholl.html (215 words)

	Ptarmigan Guest House - Tourism around Blair Atholl in Perthshire
		Blair Atholl is an ideal centre for touring the Scottish Highlands.
		And in Blair Atholl itself there are a number of attractions, with Blair Castle, one of Scotland's best known castles, chief among them.
		Blair Atholl is an ideal base for a biking holiday.
	www.ptarmiganhouse.co.uk /tourism.htm (254 words)

	Heritage of Blair Atholl - Guide and Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		All new enquiries should no be made via www.goperthshire.com and the website at heartlander.scotland.net is for archive purposes only.
		Situated north of Pitlochry, Blair Atholl gives good access and touring in all directions, whilst having its own deep history.
		Donald Macbeath joined the Atholl Highlanders in 1849, going with them to the Braemar Games in 1851, and on his return home in 1857, after the Crimean War, the duke appointed him sergeant major in charge of the armoury and he became a deer stalker in Glen Tilt.
	www.heartlander.scotland.net /heritage/blairatholl.htm (386 words)

	Atholl Arms Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire
		t was built in 1832, the foundation stone of the "New Inn" being laid two years earlier by John, the 4th Duke of Atholl, and soon became principal staging post on the road from London to Inverness.
		The hotel is situated midway between Edinburgh and Inverness, one mile from the main A9 road opposite Blair Castle in the peaceful and picturesque village of Blair Atholl.
		his history of Atholl goes back many centuries and the mountains and glens contain many examples of the highland way of life in those bygone days.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/athollarms.html (463 words)

	Pitlochry Hotel: Ptarmigan House Hotel Blair Atholl Pitlochry - Tarmigan, Ptarmagan Hotel
		Blair Atholl is an ideal centre or touring the Highlands, walking the hills and mountains, golf and mountain biking.
		We are just one mile from Blair Castle, traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, and one of Scotland's best known castles.
		About three miles later you enter the village, carry on through the village till you come to the garage on your right, turn right and we are 250m down the road.
	www.find-hotels-world.com /uk/ptarmigan-house-pitlochry.htm (362 words)

	Blair Castle, an Attraction in Pitlochry, Perthshire. Search for Perthshire Attractions.
		To the north of the Perth to Inverness road, near the village of Blair Atholl, a short detour along a great avenue of lime trees rewards the traveller with the sight of Blair Castle.
		The sound of the piper may be heard throughout the grounds of the castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl.
		Blair Castle, within Atholl Estates, which covers some 143,000 acres, includes a 70,000 acre deer forest, and is populate with giant larches, Scots firs, beeches and colourful rhododendrons.
	www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=583 (373 words)

	Guest house & self catering accommodation in Blair Atholl (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Blair Atholl caters for all, with shops, craft centres, a choice of places to eat out, a local folk museum and a working water mill.
		Close to Pitlochry, Blair Atholl is an ideal, quiet holiday centre in the heart of Highland Perthshire, with easy access to all major centres in Scotland within two hours or less by road.
		The village is famous for Blair Castle, the traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only remaining private army.
	www.firs-blairatholl.co.uk (211 words)

	Blair Atholl
		The old castle, stronghold of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl, situated in the wide valley of Garry, controls a stracegic point at the main road from Perth to Inverness.
		The last Earl of Atholl of royal celtic origin died before 1211 and the Earldom was succeeded by David of Strathbogie as heir-female who lost his dominions opposing to the Bruce.
		In 1629 the Earldom was succeeded by John Murray, Master of Tullibardine, whose mother, Lady Dorothea Stewart was heiress to the 5th Earl of Atholl.
	www.fortunecity.com /bally/leitrim/147/atholl.html (306 words)

	Overview of Blair Atholl (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A village in highland Perth and Kinross, Blair Atholl lies at the junction of the Tilt and Garry rivers 34 miles (55 km) north of the city of Perth.
		Blair castle has played host to many historic figures including Graham of Claverhouse (1649-89), who occupied the castle in 1689, was killed nearby at the Battle of Killiecrankie and lies buried in the ruined church of St Brides at Old Blair which overlooks the castle.
		Blair has the distinction of being the last castle in Britain to have been besieged during the second Jacobite Rising (1746).
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst143.html (282 words)

	AllRefer.com - Blair Atholl (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Blair Atholl [ath´ u l] Pronunciation Key, parish, Perth and Kinross, central Scotland, at the confluence of the Garry and the Tilt rivers.
		Blair Castle, begun c.1269, is the seat of the duke of Atholl and his Atholl Highlanders, Britain's only private army.
		The castle was an important fortress in Scotland's civil wars.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/BlairAth.html (162 words)

	Blair Castle, Scotland
		In 1269, while the Earl of Atholl was away in England for an extended period, a neighbour, John Comyn, started to build a castle on the Earl's land.
		Atholl complained to King Alexander III, got his land back, and incorporated the usurping tower into his own castle.
		Inevitably the English army occupied the castle in 1746 as the Jacobite revolt came to its sad conclusion.
	www.scotland-calling.com /forts/blair.htm (253 words)

	BLAIR ATHOLL
		The castle, which is the seat of the Murray Dukes of Atholl, has played host to many historic figures including Mary Queen of Scots, Edward III of England, the Marquis of Montrose, Prince Charles Edward Stuart and Queen Victoria.
		In the 1870s the present facade of the castle was created when the former Atholl House was remodelled and extended in the Scots-Baronial style by the Edinburgh architect David Bryce who was commissioned by the 7th Duke of Atholl.
		In 1745, during the second Jacobite Rising, Blair Castle was the last castle in Britain to be besieged.
	fife.www6.50megs.com /Blair.html (249 words)

	Blair Atholl - accommodation guide and tourist information
		The lively Atholl rivers combine with the mountains, hills and glens to create some of the finest scenery in Scotland, and the villages of Atholl - Blair, Killiecrankie, Bruar, Calvine and Struan - offer some of the finest hospitality in a natural, unspoiled setting.
		Access to our Atholl scenery is easy - whether you like country roads, bicycle paths, waymarked trails, or tours guided and unguided.
		From the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 to the Jacobite rebellions of the 18th century, this area has a rich history, much of it central to Scotland's history.
	www.blairatholl.org.uk (202 words)

	Around Pitlochry Blair Atholl Tummel Bruar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Seven miles from Pitlochry, and a mile from the village of Blair Atholl, is Blair Castle, traditional seat of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl.
		This is the headquarters of Britain's only private army, the Atholl Highlanders, and one of them usually pipes in new arrivals.
		The B8019 turns off the B8079 road from Pitlochry to Blair Atholl and runs west along the shores of beautiful lochs Tummel and Rannoch, best seen in the autumn when the trees change their colours.
	www.travelscotland.co.uk /guide/central/around_pitlochry.htm (685 words)

	blair atholl youth hostels - Welcome to Scotland - blair atholl youth hostels
		Find out more about Blair Atholl youth hostels and things to see and do nearby.
		Welcome to Scotland will help you find an Blair Atholl youth hostel and if you plan to move about during your stay you can search for other accommodation either by location or name.
		So if you are planning your first trip to Scotland, returning to enjoy even more of the country, or if you live here, use Welcome to Scotland's database of Blair Atholl youth hostels to help plan your itinerary.
	www.welcome-scotland.com /hotels-scotland/blair-atholl-youth-hostels.html (194 words)

	Dalgreine Guest House, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The lively Atholl rivers combine with the mountains, hills and glens to create some of the finest scenery in Scotland, and the villages of Blair Atholl - Blair, Killiecrankie, Bruar, Calvine and Struan - offer some of the finest hospitality in a natural, unspoiled setting.
		The focal point of Blair Atholl is Blair Castle, which is open to the public from Easter until late October.
		The traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, it is one of Scotland's best known castles.
	www.dalgreine-guest-house.co.uk (149 words)

	Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland
		Lair Atholl is a pleasing combination of tourist centre and village, situated at the junction of the Tilt and Garry rivers.
		Just three miles south of Blair Atholl you will find The Soldier's Leap, where a dramatic escape was made during the battle.
		he Blair Atholl area is superb for walks and Strathbraan Treks provide guided walks throughout Perthshire, each one accompanied by an experienced and fully trained Guide who will help you discover some of Scotland's hidden natural treasures.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /perthshire/blair-atholl/index.html (372 words)

	blair atholl hotels - Welcome to Scotland - blair atholl hotels
		Find out more about Blair Atholl hotels and things to see and do nearby.
		Welcome to Scotland will help you find an Blair Atholl hotel and if you plan to move about during your stay you can search for other accommodation either by location or name.
		So if you are planning your first trip to Scotland, returning to enjoy even more of the country, or if you live here, use Welcome to Scotland's database of Blair Atholl hotels to help plan your itinerary.
	www.welcome-scotland.com /hotels-scotland/blair-atholl-hotels.html (188 words)

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