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The Meikleour Beech Hedge, located near Meikleour, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, was planted in the autumn of 1745 by Jean Mercer and her husband, Robert Murray Nairne on the Marquess of Lansdowne's Meikleour estate. It is said the hedge grows towards the heavens because the men who planted it were killed at the Battle of Culloden. The hedge is noted in the Guinness World Records as the tallest and longest hedge on earth, reaching 30 metres in height and 530 metres in length.Address : A93, Perth PH2 6DY, UK
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Loch Of ClunieThe Loch of Clunie has been the site of a fortification for over a thousand years. On its western shore the Hill of Clunie Castle existed no later than the ninth century AD and this was later rebuilt into a motte-and-bailey fortification. In the late fifteenth century this was replaced by an L-plan Tower House known as Clunie Castle.
Stanley MillsA beautiful mill complex built in the 1780s. It has harnessed the power of the River Tay to produce textiles. The mill complex was altered many times to keep up with the industry’s changing demands, before it finally closed in 1989. You can learn how engineers harnessed water power. See the machinery that turned raw cotton into products that were exported from Scotland across the globe.
Ballo WoodsBallo Wood is a forest in Perth and Kinross. One of the iconic location for a trek and also it offers so many adventures too. You can spend some good time in the middle of nature.
Laird's LochLairds Loch is situated in the heart of the Sidlaw Hills at Tullybaccart near Blairgowrie, Perth & Dundee in North Ballo Wood at Halliburton. This crystal 10-acre loch is home to Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach & Perch which have now been in the loch for approximately 30 years.
Lundie CraigsLundie Craigs/Westerkeith Hill is one of the hills of the Sidlaw range in South East Perthshire. This hill was famous among the trekkers and walkers. It is also a nice place where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the nice views from here.
Loch of LowesLoch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation. It also hosts a variety of wildlife, including a pair of breeding ospreys, red squirrels, otters and beavers.
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Perth and KinrossPerth and Kinross is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland and a Lieutenancy Area. It borders onto the Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Highland and Stirling council areas. Perth is the administrative centre. With the exception of a large area of south-western Perthshire, the council area mostly corresponds to the historic counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire.
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