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Breadalbane

Downs, Moorland in Perthshire

Scotland

Breadalbane

Trees above rock exposure on west side of River Lochay A minor crag above a pool in an otherwise quite turbulent river.
Trees above rock exposure on west side of River Lochay Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Breadalbane is a picturesque region located in Perthshire, Scotland, known for its stunning landscapes of downs and moorland. The area is characterized by rolling hills, vast open spaces, and a rugged beauty that attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers from near and far.

The downs in Breadalbane offer sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, with lush green fields and scattered trees creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The moorland, on the other hand, is a wild and untamed landscape, dotted with heather, bracken, and rocky outcrops. This rugged terrain provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and other native species.

Visitors to Breadalbane can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, amidst the stunning natural scenery. The region is also home to historic sites, charming villages, and traditional Scottish hospitality, making it a popular destination for those looking to experience the beauty and culture of rural Scotland.

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Breadalbane Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.473279/-4.3927373 or Grid Reference NN5233. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trees above rock exposure on west side of River Lochay A minor crag above a pool in an otherwise quite turbulent river.
Trees above rock exposure on west side of River Lochay
A minor crag above a pool in an otherwise quite turbulent river.
Road Bridge over Allt Airigh Raoich
Road Bridge over Allt Airigh Raoich
Road/Track to Murlaganmore
Road/Track to Murlaganmore
View towards Murlaganmore
View towards Murlaganmore
Mean Dubh
Mean Dubh
River Lochay The flow here is artificially reduced here due to extraction of water for powering the Lochay Power Station.
River Lochay
The flow here is artificially reduced here due to extraction of water for powering the Lochay Power Station.
Looking across Glen Lochay from the hillside above Tirai
Looking across Glen Lochay from the hillside above Tirai
Hydro road, Glen Lochay A tarmac road heading up the lower slopes of Meall Dhuin Croisg, giving access to the top of a pipeline and a surge shaft.
Hydro road, Glen Lochay
A tarmac road heading up the lower slopes of Meall Dhuin Croisg, giving access to the top of a pipeline and a surge shaft.
Glen Lochay Descending a ridge above Glen Lednock, with Meall Dhuin Croisg beyond.
Glen Lochay
Descending a ridge above Glen Lednock, with Meall Dhuin Croisg beyond.
Murlaganmore
Murlaganmore
View of lower Glen Lochay from slopes of Creag Mhor
View of lower Glen Lochay from slopes of Creag Mhor
Corrycharmaig and Meall Ghaordie from the south-east
Corrycharmaig and Meall Ghaordie from the south-east
Boulder at summit of Meall Clachach Meall Clachach is the highest and almost the only distinctive point in a long swathe of high, rough moorland running west from Sron a'Chlachain above Killin. This very large rock sits on the east of the summit, and the distant loch is Loch Tay.
Boulder at summit of Meall Clachach
Meall Clachach is the highest and almost the only distinctive point in a long swathe of high, rough moorland running west from Sron a'Chlachain above Killin. This very large rock sits on the east of the summit, and the distant loch is Loch Tay.
The Mid Hill peat bog To the west of Meall Chlachach is a broad and largely featureless plateau of peat bog, dotted with pools such as this. The distant hill is the southwest shoulder of Beinn Breac, but between here and there lie nearly 2 miles of bog.
The Mid Hill peat bog
To the west of Meall Chlachach is a broad and largely featureless plateau of peat bog, dotted with pools such as this. The distant hill is the southwest shoulder of Beinn Breac, but between here and there lie nearly 2 miles of bog.
A square km of bog This featureless square kilometre of bog on the ridge between Glen Dochart and Glen Lochay is home to deer and grouse but has little otherwise to offer visually, and can be a very wet and unappealing place for the walker. The hill in the background to the west is Beinn Bhreac.
A square km of bog
This featureless square kilometre of bog on the ridge between Glen Dochart and Glen Lochay is home to deer and grouse but has little otherwise to offer visually, and can be a very wet and unappealing place for the walker. The hill in the background to the west is Beinn Bhreac.
Moorland watershed above Glen Lochay Creag Mhor is in the background, but the low point of the nearer horizon that rises from left to right marks the watershed in this square. On the other side, Lochan nan Damh drains to the west then north, while in the foreground, as the land slopes to the right, a burn rises and flows to the north east.
Moorland watershed above Glen Lochay
Creag Mhor is in the background, but the low point of the nearer horizon that rises from left to right marks the watershed in this square. On the other side, Lochan nan Damh drains to the west then north, while in the foreground, as the land slopes to the right, a burn rises and flows to the north east.
Tussocks on slopes high above Glen Lochay In this square, heathered peat moorland turns to tussocks on a wet north-facing slope towards Glen Lochay, dropping from 550m to 300m. The picture shows the line - from left to right - of one of the burns that drain the hillside and on the other side of the glen the Munro Meall Ghaordaidh can be seen.
Tussocks on slopes high above Glen Lochay
In this square, heathered peat moorland turns to tussocks on a wet north-facing slope towards Glen Lochay, dropping from 550m to 300m. The picture shows the line - from left to right - of one of the burns that drain the hillside and on the other side of the glen the Munro Meall Ghaordaidh can be seen.
Meall Clachach East flank View across marshy heath to Meall Clachach
Meall Clachach East flank
View across marshy heath to Meall Clachach
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Breadalbane is located at Grid Ref: NN5233 (Lat: 56.473279, Lng: -4.3927373)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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