The Hermitage
Location type
Name and dates
The Hermitage (1758-)Opened on the Tourist - Attractions.
Description
This is a folly above the Black Linn Falls of the River Braan. The folly was originally built by John Murray, the 3rd Duke of Atholl, in 1758. It was rebuilt grandly as a hall of mirrors reflecting the falls in 1783 as a memorial to the blind bard Ossian. The folly is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. A pleasant woodland walk approaches the site from a car park and the echo of the roar of the falls in the antechamber of the building and viewing platform is impressive.
The Hermitage
The nearest station is Dunkeld and Birnam, over a mile and a half away to the east by road.
Tags
Folly waterfall hall of mirrorsAliases
Ossian^s Hall Black Linn Falls
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