The Hermitage is a protected site in Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross. It sits on the banks of the River Braan in Craigvinean Forest. It is home to Ossian's Hall & Ossian's Cave, to honor the blind poet, Ossian.
Also on the grounds are several Douglas Fir trees-one of which was the first tree in Britain to reach 200 feet in height.
Visitors to the site can undertake various walks. The most popular walk is the 0.75 miles (1 km)-long journey to Ossian's Cave. There is also a link to a thirty-mile network of footpaths beyond The Hermitage to various parts of Dunkeld. These paths date back to the 18th century. One path leads you past the beautiful Black Linn Falls.
A stone bridge dating from 1770, is located nearby (where you see 'Katy' in her red shirt). Standing next to it, and appearing to be growing out of it, is a Cedar of Lebanon which is believed to be the oldest tree at The Hermitage.
A nice meander through the Craigvinean forest for the group? Aye!~
"..Not all those who 'wander' are lost.." ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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