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'''Linn of Tummel''' is a woodland delight at the confluence of the rivers [[River Garry, Perthshire|Garry]] and [[River Tummel|Tummel]], near [[Pitlochry]] in [[Perthshire]]. It is owned by the [[National Trust for Scotland]]. | '''Linn of Tummel''' is a woodland delight at the confluence of the rivers [[River Garry, Perthshire|Garry]] and [[River Tummel|Tummel]], near [[Pitlochry]] in [[Perthshire]]. It is owned by the [[National Trust for Scotland]]. | ||
The estate covers | The estate covers 47 acres and is adjacent to the Trust's property at [[Killiecrankie]]. | ||
The name 'Linn of Tummel' comes from the Gaelic and means ’pool of tumbling stream’.<ref name="tree">{{cite web|url=http://www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk/index.asp?llm=37|title=Linn of Tummel|publisher=Big Tree Country|accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref> The name comes from the fact that the River Tummel used to drop down over a fall to meet the River Garry; however, in 1950 the fall ceased when a new hydro-electric plant raised the level of both rivers and created [[Loch Faskally]].<ref name=gaz/> | The name 'Linn of Tummel' comes from the Gaelic and means ’pool of tumbling stream’.<ref name="tree">{{cite web|url=http://www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk/index.asp?llm=37|title=Linn of Tummel|publisher=Big Tree Country|accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref> The name comes from the fact that the River Tummel used to drop down over a fall to meet the River Garry; however, in 1950 the fall ceased when a new hydro-electric plant raised the level of both rivers and created [[Loch Faskally]].<ref name=gaz/> | ||
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*[http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/43/ National Trust for Scotland, property details] | *[http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/43/ National Trust for Scotland, property details] | ||
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Linn of Tummel is a woodland delight at the confluence of the rivers Garry and Tummel, near Pitlochry in Perthshire. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
The estate covers 47 acres and is adjacent to the Trust's property at Killiecrankie.
The name 'Linn of Tummel' comes from the Gaelic and means ’pool of tumbling stream’.[1] The name comes from the fact that the River Tummel used to drop down over a fall to meet the River Garry; however, in 1950 the fall ceased when a new hydro-electric plant raised the level of both rivers and created Loch Faskally.[2]
The property includes a network of over 30 miles of footpaths,[3] amongst which is an obelisk commemorating the visit of Queen Victoria in 1844.[2] The wildlife include pine martens and otters, while the flora includes pearl-bordered fritillary and lily of the valley.[3]
The National Trust for Scotland has owned the Linn since 1944 when it was given by Dr G F Barbour of Bonskeid.[2]
Outside links
References
- ↑ "Linn of Tummel". Big Tree Country. http://www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk/index.asp?llm=37. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Linn of Tummel". The Gazetteer for Scotlan.
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 "Linn Of Tummel". National Trust for Scotland. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/43/. Retrieved 5 April 2010.