Braes of Taymouth

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Braes of Taymouth

Car park, Inchadney Park — Car park, Inchadney Park Credit: N Chadwick

Braes of Taymouth is a scenic woodland area located in Perthshire, Scotland. Situated near the picturesque village of Kenmore, it covers a vast expanse of land and is renowned for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes.

The woodland is dominated by a rich variety of trees, including oak, birch, pine, and beech. These trees create a dense forest canopy that provides a habitat for numerous wildlife species. Visitors to Braes of Taymouth can expect to see a wide range of flora and fauna, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species.

The area is also intersected by several walking trails, which allow visitors to explore its beauty on foot. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the majestic Loch Tay.

Braes of Taymouth is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also offers a range of recreational activities. Golfers can enjoy playing on the prestigious Taymouth Castle Golf Course, which is located within the woodland area. The course offers a challenging and picturesque golfing experience, with stunning views of the surrounding hills and Loch Tay.

In addition to golf, there are also opportunities for fishing, cycling, and water sports in the area. The nearby Loch Tay provides ample opportunities for boating and kayaking, while the surrounding hills and mountains are ideal for hiking and mountain biking.

Overall, Braes of Taymouth in Perthshire is a captivating woodland area that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and wildlife spotting opportunities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.582679/-3.9825681 or Grid Reference NN7845. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car park, Inchadney Park

Car park, Inchadney Park

Inchadney Park

Inchadney Park

Horses, Inchadney Park

Horses, Inchadney Park

Mains of Taymouth Estate

Mains of Taymouth Estate

Road to Kenmore

Road to Kenmore

Approaching the A827

Approaching the A827

Kenmore Bridge Grade A listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB12138" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB12138">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Kenmore Bridge

Grade A listed. Link

Gate to Taymouth Castle Grade B listed.

Gate to Taymouth Castle

Grade B listed.

Cottages, Taymouth Castle The first castle on the site was Balloch Castle built in 1550 by Sir Colin Campbell. Robert Mylne prepared plans in 1789 but only a new bridge was actually built. The 1st Marquis of Breadalbane demolished Balloch in 1799 leaving the William Adam wings of around 1733 still standing and built the now Category A Listed Taymouth Castle early in the 19th century. The cloistered colonnade and corner towers date from 1806 and were built by James and Archibald Elliot. The east wing was pulled down and re-built in 1818-19 and further extended in 1823 by architect William Atkinson who remodelled the west wing in 1825. Further west wing modifications were carried out by J Gillespie Graham in 1838-42 with interior work by Pugin. The golf course in the grounds was one of the 200 or so courses designed or re-designed by James Braid after his retirement from professional golf in 1912. The building fell in to disrepair until bought by the Taymouth Group Ltd who started a £74m restoration to a 150 room luxury hotel with 26 timeshare properties in 2005. Unfortunately work stopped late in 2006 and in March 2009 administrators KPMG were called in. The 425 acre estate was sold to London based Meteor Asset Management who announced in January 2011 that the redevelopment would be put on the back burner. A press release in late 2011 gives an opening date of summer 2012 but by 2016, enough work had been completed at the castle for it to operate as an events centre. Work stopped in April 2018 over concerns about ownership and a possible connection to money-laundering. American developer Discovery Land Company was however, later, able to finalize a deal to assume ownership but future plans were unclear.

Cottages, Taymouth Castle

The first castle on the site was Balloch Castle built in 1550 by Sir Colin Campbell. Robert Mylne prepared plans in 1789 but only a new bridge was actually built. The 1st Marquis of Breadalbane demolished Balloch in 1799 leaving the William Adam wings of around 1733 still standing and built the now Category A Listed Taymouth Castle early in the 19th century. The cloistered colonnade and corner towers date from 1806 and were built by James and Archibald Elliot. The east wing was pulled down and re-built in 1818-19 and further extended in 1823 by architect William Atkinson who remodelled the west wing in 1825. Further west wing modifications were carried out by J Gillespie Graham in 1838-42 with interior work by Pugin. The golf course in the grounds was one of the 200 or so courses designed or re-designed by James Braid after his retirement from professional golf in 1912. The building fell in to disrepair until bought by the Taymouth Group Ltd who started a £74m restoration to a 150 room luxury hotel with 26 timeshare properties in 2005. Unfortunately work stopped late in 2006 and in March 2009 administrators KPMG were called in. The 425 acre estate was sold to London based Meteor Asset Management who announced in January 2011 that the redevelopment would be put on the back burner. A press release in late 2011 gives an opening date of summer 2012 but by 2016, enough work had been completed at the castle for it to operate as an events centre. Work stopped in April 2018 over concerns about ownership and a possible connection to money-laundering. American developer Discovery Land Company was however, later, able to finalize a deal to assume ownership but future plans were unclear.

The Kenmore Hotel Grade B listed.

The Kenmore Hotel

Grade B listed.

Kenmore Parish Church Grade B listed

Kenmore Parish Church

Grade B listed

St Margarets, Kenmore Grade C listed cottages.

St Margarets, Kenmore

Grade C listed cottages.

Gate to Taymouth Castle Grade B listed.

Gate to Taymouth Castle

Grade B listed.

Kenmore Post Office Grade B listed.

Kenmore Post Office

Grade B listed.

War Memorial, Kenmore Kenmore is a small village in Perth &amp; Kinross. It is located where the River Tay drains out of Loch Tay.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenmore,_Perth_and_Kinross" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenmore,_Perth_and_Kinross">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

War Memorial, Kenmore

Kenmore is a small village in Perth & Kinross. It is located where the River Tay drains out of Loch Tay. Wikipedia: Link

Kenmore Parish Church Grade B listed.

Kenmore Parish Church

Grade B listed.

Kenmore Post Office Grade B listed.

Kenmore Post Office

Grade B listed.

Kenmore Kenmore is a small village in Perth &amp; Kinross. It is located where the River Tay drains out of Loch Tay.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenmore,_Perth_and_Kinross" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenmore,_Perth_and_Kinross">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Kenmore

Kenmore is a small village in Perth & Kinross. It is located where the River Tay drains out of Loch Tay. Wikipedia: Link

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Braes of Taymouth is located at Grid Ref: NN7845 (Lat: 56.582679, Lng: -3.9825681)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.582679,-3.9825681

Barrier: cattle_grid

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 56.5791755/-3.9836964

Taymouth Saw Mill

1860name: Saw Mill

Pont: no

Stobie1783: no

Designation: Historic Mill

Historic: archaeological_site

Source: OS Six inch 1st series

Lat/Long: 56.5854818/-3.9831448

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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