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	Blairgowrie and Rattray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Blairgowrie and Rattray (Blairgowrie - likely Scottish Gaelic Blàr Ghobharaidh and Rattray - possibly from an English language cognate of Scottish Gaelic ràth, meaning fortress + a Pictish term cognate with Welsh tref, meaning settlement) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
		Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west.
		Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blairgowrie_and_Rattray (293 words)

	Clan RATTRAY
		According to tradition the Rattrays acquired their land from King Malcolm Canmore in the 11th century but the first record of the name is Sir Thomas of Rattray, who was knighted by Alexander III.
		Sir John Rattray of Rattray was knighted by James IV and by his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of James 2nd Lord Kennedy, he had three sons and a daughter.
		In 1745 the Chief of Rattray declined to join the Jacobites and sent a donation of £50 instead however his brother, John was physician to Bonnie Prince Charlie.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/ntor/rattray2.html (421 words)

	Scottish Towns - Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Local History
		The name Rattray means "The Fort of the Hunter" which alludes to the ancient fort on a mound to the east of Rattray.
		Blairgowrie grew from its 18th century village of 400 to be a busy industrial town of 4000 during the 19th century.
		The castle is the seat of the chief of Clan Rattray and was built on the cliff edge shortly after the family lost their original castle, which stood on a great mound east of Rattray.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /perthshire/blairgowrie/history1.html (1407 words)

	Clan Rattray Homepage
		Rattray tradition has it that King Malcolm Cean Mór confirmed an early Rattray as the Laird of Rattray in the early 11th Century, unfortunately there is no extant written record of this.
		The Rattrays of Rattray are of royal descent.
		Silvester Rattray, the third son, was desirous of being served heir to his father and two brothers, but found that it could not be carried through at the county town of Perth, becaude the unfriendly interest of the Ear of Athol was so strong.
	www.clanrattray.org /history.html (1607 words)

	BLAIRGOWRIE MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION \| HOME
		It was formed to promote the principles of sound business and commerce within the Burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray and the surrounding district in East Perthshire, and to further the interests of its members.
		Blairgowrie and Rattray lie on the River Ericht, a major tributary of the Tay providing excellent salmon fishing; the countryside around is superb for golf, touring - for the scenery, wildlife and many famous historic sites - and walking, with the Cateran Trail centered here and an annual Walking Festival each Autumn.
		Blairgowrie is close to Perth (16 miles/25km) and lies on the tourist route from Perth to Royal Deeside and Balmoral providing not only a convenient stopping off point on that journey but also an excellent centre for touring Perthshire - the Big Tree Country.
	www.blairgowrie-merchants.org.uk (335 words)

	Blairgowrie Local Info on Undiscovered Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Blairgowrie has always been one of a pair with Rattray, on the opposite side of the River Ericht.
		In the early 1700s Blairgowrie became the starting point for the military road north to Braemar, finished in 1725.
		Among the many subjects are an aerial view of Blairgowrie from 1939 and steam tractors and berry pickers at Essendy.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /blairgowrie/blairgowrie/info.html (295 words)

	Perthshire and Blairgowrie
		By the end of the 18th Century the Blairgowrie area was a huge centre for the growing of flax.
		Blairgowrie is a common stopover for skiers traveling to and from the ski slopes.
		Blairgowrie and Rattray now host their own highland games every summer usually in the beginning of September.
	www.selfcatering-scotland.net /heatherlodge/blairgowrie.htm (348 words)

	Blairgowrie And Rattray Community Website
		Blairgowrie and Rattray website aims to serve and promote the local community.
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		Blairgowrie golf club, Cateran trail, Braemar night, Blair live, Beech hedge river Ericht, wellmeadow, Blairgowrie highland games, Braemar gathering, Blairgowrie and district pipe band, Blairgowrie highland night, cargills leap.
	www.heartofblair.com (476 words)

	From a castle to a one-bed council flat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Capt James Silvester Rattray of Rattray, 29th Chief of the Clan Rattray, left Craighall Castle at Blairgowrie, with its 30 rooms, several years ago to live in a damp and dilapidated cottage in the castle grounds.
		Capt Rattray, whose family tree can be traced back more than 900 years, said he had moved out of the castle because he wanted his son to have the use of it.
		One of Capt Rattray's ancestors, Sir Silvester Rattray of the Ilk, sat in the old Scots parliament and was made ambassador to England in 1463.
	www.portal.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1997/12/15/ncas15.html (608 words)

	Clan Rattray Latest News
		Owen Rattray, son of Kevin Rattray and Shannon Rattray of Pembroke Ontario was October 25th in Ottawa.
		Daughter of Scott Rattray and Michelle Charest and Grand Daughter of David and Marion Rattray, Annie and her Mom are in perfect health.
		Scott Rattray and Michelle Charest are please to announce that they are responsible for the youngest member of Clan Rattray.
	www.clanrattray.org /news.html (1217 words)

	BLAIRGOWRIE MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION \| NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On Wednesday 21st September the Blairgowrie Merchants Association hosted a "Meet and Greet" evening in the Royal Hotel for business people in the town who were either recently arrived or, for one reason or another, were not current members of the Association.
		A vision for the future of Blairgowrie and East Perthshire is evolving, which would aim to make the town and its surrounding area a more attractive place for residents and visitors alike, and for those who work or shop in the area.
		Blairgowrie is on track to have its new Tesco store in time for Christmas, with a proposed opening date of early December 2005, according to Mr Alasdair Campbell, the General Manager of the Blairgowrie Tesco store.
	www.blairgowrie-merchants.org.uk /html/news.html (2365 words)

	Perthshire Diary - September 26th 1863
		Earl Russell has condescended to accept an invitation to a banquet to be held in Blairgowrie and to receive another expression of the popular appreciation of the invaluable service he has rendered to his country.
		At half past one o’clock on the 26th September 1863, a procession started from the Wellmeadow under the leadership of Capt. George Brown Anderson of the Rifle Volunteers of Blairgowrie and Rattray to meet him and bring him in honour to the town.
		The procession was led by the Volunteers and their musical band, followed by the Masonic and Operatic Bodies of the place, and a coach containing Mr Thomas Stiven and his Councillor subordinates.
	www.perthshirediary.com /html/day0926.html (300 words)

	Blairgowrie Holiday Park, in glorious Perthshire, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Follow the A93 from Perth passing Scone Palace on your left, keep on this road for approximately 15 miles until you reach Blairgowrie.
		On entering Blairgowrie keep on the road through the town, passing Woolworths on your left.
		The Brown and White International Caravan and Camping signs are clearly visible at the sides of the road through the town directing you to our Park.
	www.holiday-parks.co.uk /blairgowrie/location.htm (132 words)

	icPerthshire - News
		BLAIRGOWRIE Adult Education Association still has a few places remaining in the hand made cards workshop to be held in Blairgowrie Town Hall on Saturday, March 18, from 10am to 4pm.
		BLAIRGOWRIE and Rattray was well represented in the prize-list at the end of the Perthshire Drama Festival which ended a four-night run in Birnam Institute, Dunkeld, on Saturday evening.
		A RATTRAY man has been banned from one of the village’s streets after a Perth Sheriff released him on bail.
	icperthshire.icnetwork.co.uk /blairgowrie/news (541 words)

	Perthshire accommodation web links
		Blairgowrie Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Web Site - This site aims to serve and promote the community who live in and around Blairgowrie and Rattray.
		Blairgowrie Drumellie Meadow - Four star bed and breakfast accommodation in a secluded position between Blairgowrie and Dunkeld.
		Blairgowrie Old Stables, bed and breakfast / self catering holiday rentals - Family run STB four star award winning bed and breakfast close to Glamis Castle.
	www.britainexpress.com /scotland/sites/perth.htm (1424 words)

	The Royal Hotel - Blairgowrie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Royal Hotel, a first-class tourist and commercial hotel, is situated in the center of Blairgowrie, the renowned heart of the raspberry growing area.
		Blairgowrie provides many recreational facilities including some fine walks with some breathtaking views.
		Blairgowrie is an excellent centre for touring some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland including many renowned areas - Balmoral (44 miles), Braemar (351, Beech Hedge (5), Dundee (19), Dunkeld (12), Glamis (17), Glenshee (20), Kirriemuir (15), Perth (15), Pitlochry (24), StAndrews (32).
	easyweb.easynet.co.uk /~jseath/royal.html (338 words)

	Blairgowrie & District Hillwalking Club
		In the summer of 1978 a series of public meetings in Blairgowrie culminated in the formation of the Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking Club.
		The meetings, organised by Kenneth Stewart (the Community Education Officer for Blairgowrie), were held on 17th June and 20th July to discuss the formation of the "Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking and Rambling Club".
		The name Blairgowrie and District Hillwalking Club was chosen at this meeting and has remained the name of the club ever since.
	www.bdhc.org.uk /clubhistory.html (1229 words)

	Hotels, Blairgowrie: Cheap Hotel Lodgings in Blairgowrie, Scotland
		The Lounge Bar is open to the public and has a wide range of malt whiskies, pool table and juke box - Please note that Tuesday night is the local quiz night!
		The Royal Hotel is located right in the centre of Blairgowrie and you will enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in comfortable surroundings.
		All rooms are en-suite and full breakfast is served in the newly refurbished dining room and is included in the rate that you pay.
	www.room4u.org.uk /hotels/Blairgowrie (561 words)

	BLAIRGOWRIE - LoveToKnow Article on BLAIRGOWRIE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On the left hank of the Ericht, opposite Blairgowrie, with which it is connected by a four-arched bridge,, stands the town and police burgh of Rattray (pop.
		Four miles west of Blairgowrie, on the coach road to Dunkeld, lies Loch Clunie, of some interest historically.
		On a crannog in the lake are the ruins of a small castle which belonged to James (the Admirable) Crichton, and the large mound near the loch was the site of the castle in which Edward I. lodged on one of his Scottish expeditions.
	www.1911ency.org /B/BL/BLAIRGOWRIE.htm (210 words)

	Blairgowrie Rattray bed breakfast b&b Perthshire Scotland fishing golf touring accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Take the A93 from Perth for fifteen miles to Rattray, Blairgowrie, on the road to Glenshee and Royal Deeside.
		In Blairgowrie ask to be dropped at the 2nd stop in Rattray High St.
		Blairgowrie on the road to Glenshee, in Highland Perthshire.
	www.perthshires-best.co.uk /sites/blairgowrie/Glenvar (449 words)

	Blairgowrie guest house Perthshire Scotland Ivybank golf UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Scotland UK We have a large and undulating garden with mature trees and a swing.
		The history of the stone built into the garden wall is unknown.
		Blairgowrie is situated on the banks of the River Ericht - a major tributary of the River Tay.
	www.ivybank-guest-house.co.uk /garden.htm (153 words)

	Blairgowrie Hotels, Blairgowrie B&Bs and Blairgowrie Self-catering Accommodation from Milford
		The town of Blairgowrie is located on the banks of the River Ericht, 16 miles north of Perth and 20 miles north west of Dundee.
		Blairgowrie is home to the Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games, and local leisure facilities include golfing and walking.
		Small bed and breakfast on Rattray High Street close to the centre of Blairgowrie - off street parking.
	www.milford.co.uk /scotland/blairgowrie.html (102 words)

	Collins / Chalmers - Person Page 52
		James Duncan died at Cottage Hospital, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, aged 93.
		James Duncan was buried at Plot H106, Cemetery, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.
		James Duncan married Mary McNicoll Martin,daughter of John Martin and Elizabeth Swanson McNicoll, at East Manse, Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland.
	www.tony-collins.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /family/p52.htm (204 words)

	Blairgowrie Perthshire Scotland guest house bed breakfast golf Ivybank b&b Glamis Castle UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Blairgowrie Perthshire Scotland guest house bed breakfast golf Ivybank b&b Glamis Castle UK Comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation
		Six comfortable en-suite bed and breakfast rooms – two with four poster beds.
		Ivybank, Blairgowrie Scotland guest house in the heart of the Strathmore Valley
	www.ivybank-guest-house.co.uk (115 words)

	Blairgowrie and Rattray, United Kingdom
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	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bl/blairgowrie_and_rattray.htm (121 words)

	Glenvar Bed & Breakfast, Blairgowrie, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Peaceful, warm and relaxing, Glenvar BandB is situated in the middle of Blairgowrie in Highland Perthshire.
		Perhaps a romantic escape, a country trek, a whisky trail or a high adrenaline rush in various outdoor activities...
		In Blairgowrie drive over the bridge to Rattray and the A926.
	www.4travelplanner.com /224005-glenvar_bed_&_breakfast.htm (718 words)

	Blairgowrie Community Site Advantages of Subscribing
		If Blairgowrie is in your blood, you get to communicate with folk who know about the same things you do; and nobody else does, unless they come from Blairgowrie as well.
		Blair Folk taken together have a near encyclopedic knowledge of Blairgowrie, the area around and the people who live or once lived there.
		If you have recent or even distant antecedents from Blairgowrie and the local district, you might be able to find out a bit more about them from the Blairgowrie and Rattray Local History Trust.
	www.blairfolk.com /whitdaeiget.htm (176 words)

	Blairgowrie Hotels & Inns on Undiscovered Scotland
		The Strathardle Inn Kirkmichael, By Blairgowrie, PH10 7NS.
		This book includes photographs of the Den, Tannage Brae and Bellie's Brae, the Town House, weavers at their looms and Reform Street School.
		The golf club, a cricket match on the Hill, the town's pipe band and pictures of J. Barrie and buildings associated with his writings are featured too.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areablai/hotels.html (419 words)

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