Birnam Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Birnam Hill

Birnam Hill is a prominent landmark located in Perthshire, Scotland. Rising to a height of 404 meters (1,325 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Birnam Hill is part of the wider Birnam Wood, which is renowned for its association with William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth.

Situated near the town of Dunkeld, Birnam Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Perthshire countryside. The hill is covered in a mixture of woodland, heather, and grass, providing a diverse habitat for flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the hill via well-maintained paths that lead through the enchanting Birnam Wood, famous for its ancient oak trees.

Birnam Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. Its accessible location and moderate level of difficulty make it suitable for individuals of various fitness levels. The summit provides a rewarding vista, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of the River Tay, the town of Dunkeld, and the surrounding hills and valleys.

Aside from its natural beauty, Birnam Hill also holds historical significance. It is said that Birnam Wood served as a hiding place for the Jacobites during the 18th-century rebellion. The remnants of an Iron Age fort can also be found on the hill, adding an archaeological aspect to its allure.

Overall, Birnam Hill is a captivating destination that offers a blend of natural splendor, historical intrigue, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit location in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tourist information on A9

The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. Link

N Chadwick

Stair Bridge

Steven Brown

A9, Birnam Wood

The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. Running for 273 miles, it is the longest road in Scotland and the fifth-longest A-road in the United Kingdom. Historically it was the main road between Edinburgh and John o' Groats but its importance has been eclipsed somewhat in the south by the A90 across the Forth Road Bridge and the M90 motorway, which now links Edinburgh more directly with Perth, and the M9, which is now the main road between Edinburgh and Bridge of Allan.

David Dixon

Snow covered forest at the A9

Photographed from the car, through the open window, while sitting in very slow moving traffic.

Aleks Scholz

A Very Rural Turnstile

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition . . . or to pech to the top of a rocky crag and have to negotiate a turnstile. Neatly in the frame is the Buffalo Hut, a very stylish bothy so called by locals as it sits in the park on the slope of Birnam Hill where Sir William Drummond Stewart kept a small herd of American Bison. Souvenirs of his adventures with the Mountain Men across the Great Plains and into the Rockies in the 1830s.

Paul McLennan