The Hermitage
An 18th-century romantic woodland created by a duke, where towering Douglas firs and the waterfalls of the River Braan conceal a mirror hall called Ossian's Hall.
The Hermitage is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. The path follows the River Braan through some of Britain's tallest Douglas firs, and after about 1.5 km you reach Ossian's Hall, an 18th-century pavilion built to admire the waterfall. Once you open the door, you see the rushing water pouring over the rocks, and in autumn salmon can often be seen leaping the falls. Further up you can reach a cave known as Ossian's Cave. Entry is free, but parking is charged. The Hermitage is about 20 km from Pitlochry and can be combined with a visit to the old town of Dunkeld and its cathedral.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dunkeld Cathedral
- Edradour Distillery
- Black Spout
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Pitlochry Festival Theatre
- Pitlochry Dam & Fish Ladder
- Pitlochry Town
- Ben Vrackie