Dalpowie Plantation

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Dalpowie Plantation

Dalpowie Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Perthshire, Scotland. Spanning over a considerable area, the plantation is known for its diverse range of tree species and enchanting natural beauty.

The plantation is predominantly covered by mature coniferous trees, including Scots pine, Douglas fir, and Norway spruce. These towering trees create a dense canopy, providing a haven for a variety of wildlife. The undergrowth consists of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the plantation's overall charm.

Dalpowie Plantation offers a serene and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. Numerous well-maintained walking trails crisscross the plantation, allowing visitors to explore its scenic beauty at their own pace. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including rolling hills and distant mountains.

The plantation is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, such as buzzards, woodpeckers, and owls. Red squirrels and roe deer are commonly seen among the trees, while the nearby rivers attract otters and herons.

Dalpowie Plantation is well-managed, ensuring its preservation and sustainability. The plantation is periodically thinned to maintain a healthy tree population and to promote biodiversity. Additionally, the plantation actively participates in conservation efforts, including tree planting initiatives and habitat restoration projects.

Overall, Dalpowie Plantation offers a serene escape into nature, showcasing the beauty of Scotland's woodlands. Its diverse flora and fauna, coupled with well-maintained trails, make it a captivating destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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A9, northbound

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A9, Pass of Birnam

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

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A9, Pass of Birnam

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

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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

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Signage - A9 northbound

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Stair Bridge

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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.

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Northbound A9, Kingswood

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Roadworks on the A9

The deployment of Orange traffic cones has temporarily reduced the northbound carriageway of the A9 to a single lane.

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Snow covered forest at the A9

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

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Traffic jam on the A9

On December 27th, inclement weather combined with the heavy traffic to cause a quite epic traffic jam on the A9. Several miles of traffic at walking speed around Dunkeld, just before one of the sections that has not been dualled yet.

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"Roman" Bridge over Birnam Burn

This bridge carried the carriage drive from Murthly Castle westwards to Birnam. It was begun in 1832 but only completed in 1858, for a total cost of £1,019 5/3d. The bridge has six arches over a deep ravine and was deliberately 'antiqued' to give the impression of a Roman aqueduct. (There was a strong Roman presence in the area circa AD 85 with a huge fort at Inchtuthill just a few miles down the Tay.)

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Viewpoint over the River Tay

This crenelated picnic spot has a view up river to Birnam Hill and also overlooks Boat of Murthly Cottage. It was once a stopping point on the carriage road from Birnam to Murthly Castle and can now be enjoyed as part of the core path following the Tay through Murthly estate.

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Railway Cottages

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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.

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Murthly Sawmill Solar Array

The original sawmill dates from the early 19th century. It was a three storey structure beside Byres of Murthly farm, powered by water drawn from nearby Rohallion Loch and Stair Dam (both artificial) fed by a system of sluices into Mill dam. Today, power largely comes from this solar array.

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