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	Dunkeld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dunkeld (Dùn Chailleann in Scottish Gaelic) is a small town in Strathtay, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 15 miles north of Perth on the A9 road into the Scottish Highlands and on the opposite (north) side of the River Tay from the Victorian village of Birnam.
		Dunkeld (Duncalden and variants in early documents) is said to have been 'founded' or 'built' by Constantine son of Fergus, king of the Picts (d.
		At the north-west corner of the same row is the Duchess of Atholl Girls' School, erected 1853 in neo-Gothic style, and generally known as the Duchess Anne after its founder Anne Home-Drummond (1814-97), spouse of the 6th Duke of Atholl and Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dunkeld (1371 words)

	Dunkeld Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dunkeld Cathedral stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
		In the 11th century, the Celtic Abbacy of Dunkeld became an appanage of the Crown and subsequently descended to the Earls of Fife.
		Dunkeld Cathedral is still used as the town's Church of Scotland parish church, with services every Sunday (although the congregation uses the smaller "Little Dunkeld" Church during winter months.) The current minister (since 2001) is the Reverend R. Fraser Penny.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dunkeld_Cathedral (376 words)

	Tour Scotland, Dunkeld, Perthshire on a small group tour of Scotland.
		Dunkeld, the fort of the Celts played a vital role in the early history of Scotland, both as a Royal and Religious centre.
		It was the original seat of the chief bishop of the mysterious kingdom of the Picts; Scotland's first king, Kenneth MacAlpin, built a stone church here early in the 9th century to house the relics of St Columba; and under King David I it was the centre of Christianity in all of Scotland.
		Dunkeld is a picturesque and delightful town which contains a wealth of interest, and is an ideal base for walking, fishing, golfing, and many other sporting activities.
	www.visitdunkeld.com (526 words)

	Wester Caputh Independent Hostel: budget accommodation in Dunkeld, Perthshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dunkeld grew in ecclesiastical importance--from around the ninth century--to be the centre of a barony that included lands as far south as the Firth of Forth.
		Dunkeld became the gateway to the highlands and was seen as traditionally the border between the Gaelic language and the Lowland Scots language.
		Dunkeld grew and prospered despite the destruction of a large part of the cathedral at the time of the Reformation.
	www.westercaputh.co.uk /dunkeld.htm (406 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Dunkeld
		The seat of the primacy was, however, subsequently transferred to Abernethy, and then to St. Andrews, and Dunkeld became subject to lay abbots, from one of whom, Crinan, sprang Malcolm III and his successors on the throne of Scotland.
		About the same time Dunkeld (together with Dunblane, Galloway, and Argyll) became a suffragan of the newly-constituted Archbishopric of Glasgow; but during the primacy of Archbishop Foreman of St. Andrews (1513-1522) it was restored to the metropolitan province.
		The old cathedral of Dunkeld, beautifully situated on the Tay amid wooded hills, was erected between 1220 and 1500.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05193a.htm (744 words)

	Dunkeld Cathedral Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Dunkeld Cathedral lies on the north bank of the River Tay just to the west of the centre of Dunkeld.
		Two years later Dunkeld became the religious centre of Scotland when the relics of St Columba were moved here from Iona in the face of increasing Viking attacks on the west coast.
		The chancel was repaired and re-roofed in 1600 to serve as Dunkeld's parish church.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /dunkeld/cathedral (867 words)

	DUNKELD - LoveToKnow Article on DUNKELD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shortly after the battle of Killiecrankie (1689), the Cameronian regiment, enrolled in the same year (afterwards the 26th Foot), was despatched to hold Dunkeld prior to another invasion of the Highlands.
		Adjoining the cathedral is Dunkeld House, a seat of the duke of Atholl, the grounds of which are estimated to contain 50 m.
		A mile south of Dunkeld, on the left bank of the Tay, is the village of Birnam (pop.
	www.1911ency.org /D/DU/DUNKELD.htm (825 words)

	Dunkeld, An Ancient City: 8. The Battle of Dunkeld (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Lord Murray, son of the Marquess, collected a force at Dunkeld and set out to relieve the Castle, retreating when news came that Viscount Dundee (or Dundie, as old papers have it) was on the march to Blair.
		In Dunkeld they would be exposed to much hostility with very small chance of defence, surrounded by unfriendly clansmen, many of whom were still under arms, led by General Cannon, Dundee’s successor.
		At the skirmish of Dunkeld, 1689, he was shot dead by a Cameronian with a silver button (being supposed to be proof from the Evil One against lead and steel), and his grave is still called "The Wicked Laird’s Lair".
	www.heartlander.scotland.net /dac/book_Story_08.htm (1677 words)

	Dunkeld Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		This was rebuilt by Kenneth MacAlpin in 848 and two years later Dunkeld became the religious centre of Scotland when St Columba's relics were moved here from Iona for safe keeping from increasing Viking raids.
		Dunkeld's fortunes up to 1560 were closely linked with those of the Cathedral it served: so the destruction wrought by the Reformation that year was a huge setback for the village as well.
		The remains of the Government forces retreated to Dunkeld where by mid-August they totalled around 1000 men, including reinforcements from the Cameronian Regiment who had marched from Doune near Stirling.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /dunkeld/dunkeld (800 words)

	Brief History of Dunkeld
		Dunkeld's position guarding one of the main passes from Lowland into Highland Scotland made it an attractive location from a strategic point of view and there is evidence of both the Romans and the Picts.
		Dunkeld emerged as a centre of Christianity during the 7th Century, when Columba came over from Iona, and much work was carried out by his successors.
		In the 9th Century, Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scots, made Dunkeld head of the Celtic Church and capital of the newly-formed nation created by the union of the Scots and the Picts.
	www.dunkeldcathedral.org.uk /brief_history_of_dunkeld.htm (382 words)

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		Dunkeld is one of the most striking examples of early eighteenth century architecture in Scotland.
		The cathedral of Dunkeld is currently in the care of Historic Scotland and it was built in the twelfth century, although Dunkeld's link with Christianity goes back to the ninth century when it was the principal seat of the old Celtic Church and capital of the new Scoto-Pictish nation.
		An educational visit to Dunkeld involves a self-guided tour of the town, an audio-visual programme on the History of Dunkeld at the Tourist Information Office and educational resources are an illustrated guidebook and Young Person's Guide.
	www.ntseducation.org.uk /teachers/properties/dunkeld.html (265 words)

	Dunkeld & Birnam Perthshire Scotland
		Dunkeld lies beside the River Tay surrounded by wooded hills and crags.
		Pictland and Dalriada merged in 843 to become the kingdom of Alba and Columba's sacred relics were moved from Iona to Dunkeld in 849.
		In 1809 the ferry across the Tay between Dunkeld and Birnam was replaced by a bridge built by Thomas Telford.
	www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /dunkeld2.htm (266 words)

	Perthshire: Rock Climbing around Dunkeld
		Dunkeld is an area of outstanding beauty (though I'm not sure if this is official) and is home to a pair of nesting Ospreys which you can go and visit, and hopefully see the chicks, for the better part of the Spring/Summer.
		Dunkeld is reached by following the A9 north from Perth or south from Inverness.
		The town of Dunkeld has all the ususal facilities including some nice snack-bars and a couple of good pubs.
	scotclimb.org.uk /dunkeld.shtml (1186 words)

	Walkabout - Dunkeld
		Dunkeld is a small rural town of some 450 people located at the foot of the Grampians and at the southern tip of Grampians National Park.
		Dunkeld Historical Museum is located in an old bluestone church (1865) in Templeton St. It is open Sundays and public holidays from 1.00 p.m.
		56 km from Dunkeld there is a turnoff on the right which leads, after another 10 km, to a carpark at the base of Mt William (aka Mt Duwil) which, at 1187 m, is the highest point in the Grampians.
	www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICDunkeld.shtml (1577 words)

	Dunkeld, An Ancient City: 15. Little Dunkeld Parish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Understanding that Irish (Gaelic) was spoken in the Highland parts of the parish of Caputh, he built and endowed among the woods of the church lands of Dowally, a church, St. Anne, and gave the priest ground for a manse.
		It is one of four known in Scotland; one from Strathfillan is in the British Museum, a second is at Insh near Kingussie, and a third is the bell of St. Finan of Eilan-Finan in Loch Shiel.
		In Dunkeld, where Mr Glass had an ardent following, the nickname of Kailites, common in Scotland, was generally used, from their custom of eating in common at meetings, the chief dish being "kail." Each participant placed a coin, according to his means, beneath his plate when he left.
	www.heartlander.scotland.net /dac/..\dac\book_Story_15.htm (1796 words)

	VisitScotland Perthshire - Dunkeld & Birnam
		Dunkeld was proclaimed the first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland by Scotland's first king, Kenneth MacAlpin and the majestic ruin of the Cathedral dominates the town.
		The only way to truly appreciate Dunkeld and Birnam is on foot and you'll quickly discover something of interest around every corner.
		The Atholl Memorial fountain at the centre of The Cross was erected in 1866 by public subscription in memory of the 6th Duke of Atholl.
	www.perthshire.co.uk /index.asp?lm=49 (542 words)

	Perth YAC visit Dukeld (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dunkeld played a vital role in the early history of Scotland, as a royal and a religious centre.
		Kenneth MacAlpin, Scotland's first king, built a church here in the 9th century to house the relics of St Columba, and the present Cathedral was built on the same site between 1315 and 1501.
		Dunkeld was the scene of a fierce battle in 1689, and many of the houses were burned.
	www.perthyac.freeuk.com /yacdunkeld.htm (131 words)

	Battle of Dunkeld 1689 - ScotWars
		On Wednesday 21 August the whole Jacobite army 'crowded the hills', and the commanding officer of the Cameronians, Lieutenant Colonel William Cleland, skillfully withdrew his outposts and limited his defensive line to the church, the mansion house and the edge of the park.
		They burned every house in Dunkeld except three, in which some.of their own troops were posted.
		Although the Battle of Dunkeld was a relatively small event, it had the effect of a major conflict, in that it helped materially to determine Scotland's future as a Presbyteriannation.
	www.scotwars.com /html/battle_of_dunkeld.htm (420 words)

	Scottish Towns - Dunkeld, Perthshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		he Dunkeld area is superb for walks with an integrated network of well-signposted forest trails and designated mountain bike routes.
		To ensure the full benefit of this part of Scotland we recommend you treat yourself to one of Strathbraan Treks many guided walks, where a professional guide will provide all the experience and knowledge to help you discover some of Scotland's many hidden natural treasures.
		Dunkeld is peaceful in the evenings, athough there are summer concerts in the Cathedral and occasional folk music - but it is easy to reach the theatres and other entertainments in the larger towns of Perth and Pitlochry.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /perthshire/dunkeld (433 words)

	Dunkeld and Birnam
		The Cathedral Gates were cast in 1730 for Dunkeld House, a residence of the Dukes of Atholl.
		In 1689, during the Battle of Dunkeld, the houses being burnt to the ground.
		When Dunkeld was burned down during the battle of Dunkeld in 1689, the Duke could see the Cathedral from his house for the first time, so he made sure the new town was laid out east of the cathedral as we see today.
	www.explore-highland-perthshire.com /dunkeld/dunkeld-historic-trail.htm (662 words)

	Dunkeld bed and breakfast accommodation Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The two bedrooms can be rented together to provide accommodation for 3 people and the bathroom faacilities then become private.
		Dunkeld is only an hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow International airport and has a huge amount of activities locally.
		Aberfeldy is to the west of Dalguise, Dunkeld.
	www.cottonsheets.co.uk /dunkeld.htm (310 words)

	Dunkeld : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Dunkeld lies in a thickly wooded valley of the Tay River at the edge of the Perthshire Highlands.
		Once a major ecclesiastical center, it's one of the seats of ancient Scottish history and was an important center of the Celtic church.
		In all, there are 58km (36 miles) of paths that have been joined to create a network of circular routes.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/dunkeld/2071010001.html (238 words)

	Pont 25 (front) : Lower Strath Tay from Dunkeld to Benchil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is the front of the manuscript known as Pont 25, which originally formed part of Pont 23.
		The map on it shows a stretch of the valley of the River Tay from the town of Dunkeld in the north (top), then east south east to the confluence of the Tay with the River Isla (lower right), at which point the Tay turns south east and is shown as far as Benchil.
		The map is orientated with west at the top of the sheet.
	www.nls.uk /pont/specialist/pont25r.html (132 words)

	Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With a stunning setting amidst it's own 288 acre estate Dunkeld House combines the elegance of an original Edwardian country house with all the modern day comforts of a modern, luxury resort hotel.
		Rooms in the original house, which was built at the end of the 19th century, retain their period grandeur and excellence, while those in the new wing have been designed to an equally high standard.
		Dunkeld house enjoys a reputation for superb cuisine, We can offer menus from a simple buffet to a private luncheon menu of your choice.
	www.highlandoffroad.com /hotel.htm (220 words)

	DUNKELD - Online Information article about DUNKELD
		Culdees possessed a monastery at Dunkeld, which was converted into a See also:
		Adjoining the cathedral is Dunkeld House, a seat of the duke of Atholl, the grounds of which are estimated to contain 50 M. of walks and 30 M. of drives.
		south of Dunkeld, on the left bank of the Tay, is the See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /DRO_ECG/DUNKELD.html (1076 words)

	National Trust for Scotland - Places to visit - Perthshire - Dunkeld (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In Cathedral Street and The Cross, the Trust has restored 20 houses, some dating from the rebuilding of the town after the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689.
		An important remnant of the landscape around the original Dunkeld House, this early 18th-century terraced viewpoint is still easily accessible today.
		The milelong section along the south banks of the Rivers Tay and Braan provides a backdrop to Dunkeld Cathedral and the town.
	www.nts.org.uk /web/site/home/visit/places/Property.asp?PropID=10070&NavPage=10070&NavId=5121 (270 words)

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