Blairgowrie and Rattray: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 69 - 130 The Angus Hotel
 A warm welcome to The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie’s premier leisure hotel and one of only 4 hotels in Perthshire with a modern, fully-equipped leisure … MoreGBP 47 - 92 The Royal Hotel
 In the centre of Blairgowie, the Royal Hotel offers rooms with traditional decor and a full cooked breakfast. It boasts a bar and restaurant and provi… MoreGBP 40 - 100 Victoria Hotel
 Just 5 minutes’ drive from Blairgowrie Golf Club, Victoria Hotel features a traditional Scottish restaurant and a popular bar. With free parking and… MoreGBP 54 - 58 Shocarjen House B & B
 Just 5 minutes’ from the town centre of Blairgowrie, Shocarjen House offers 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation. The en suite rooms feature DVD p… MoreGBP 120 - 325 Kinloch House Hotel
 Set in 25-acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, Kinloch House Hotel is just one mile from the Loch Drumellie. It offers en suite bedrooms, a treatm… MoreGBP 40 - 60 Glenvar Bed And Breakfast
 Peaceful, warm and relaxing, Glenvar b&b is situated in the middle of Blairgowrie in Highland Perthshire. Where you can relax and feel that here is a … MoreGBP 40 - 150 Ivybank Guest House
 This family run guest house rests within a large garden, offering a quiet haven within the picturesque region of Perthshire.
Comfortable, clean and f… MoreGBP 50 - 180 Altamount Country House Hotel
 In 7 acres of gardens, in scenic Perthshire, Altamount Country House Hotel is 30 minutes’ drive from Dundee. With a traditional restaurant and free … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blairgowrie and Rattray: Guide
Blairgowrie and Rattray (Blairgowrie - likely Pictish term cognate with Welsh language|Welsh tref, meaning settlement) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Amongst locals, the town in colloquially known simply as "Blair".
The second largest town in Perth & Kinross this twin burgh lies in the Strathmore, Angus and East Perthshire | Strathmore valley and straddles the River Ericht, which flows into the River Isla, Perthshire|River Isla and then the River Tay. Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west.
The town expanded greatly in the 19th century around the many jute mills on the river. It is the market town for the surrounding area and a centre for holidaymakers. Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century.
Much of the expanding population works in the nearby city of Dundee or the town of Perth, Scotland|Perth. Soft fruits such as Raspberry|raspberries and Strawberry|strawberries are grown locally.
The Glenshee Ski Centre in Glenshee is some 18 miles to the north on the A93 Braemar road.
The Rattray ball game
The traditional ball game of Rattray no longer takes place, but the Rattray silver ball which was the trophy retained by the winners is still in existence. It is believed to have been donated by Sylvester Rattray of Nether Persie who became minister of Rattray in 1591 and continued there until his death in 1623.
The Rattray silver ball is now kept at Perth, Scotland|Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
Famous residents
Blairgowrie was the birthplace of:
Andy Clyde, actor
Twin cities
Pleasanton%2C California, USA
Fergus%2C Ontario, Canada
References
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