Dunkeld Cathedral
A half-ruined medieval cathedral on the bank of the Tay, where roofless nave arches and a green riverbank form a classic Scottish scene.
Dunkeld Cathedral was begun in the 13th century. After the Reformation the nave roof was lost, leaving only Gothic arcades. The choir is still used as a parish church and contains the tomb effigy of the 'Wolf of Badenoch'. The cathedral stands on grass beside the River Tay, surrounded by white houses of the town of Dunkeld, rebuilt in the 18th century. Entry is free, and you can walk along the river to Dunkeld Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford. It is about 20 km from Pitlochry and reachable by train.
Opening hours
About 9:30–17:30 (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- The Hermitage
- Edradour Distillery
- Black Spout
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Pitlochry Festival Theatre
- Pitlochry Town
- Pitlochry Dam & Fish Ladder
- Ben Vrackie