Archaeological & Ancient Sites

Explore the deep history of Perthshire through its diverse archaeological remains and ancient landmarks. This collection features the Ardoch Roman Fort, one of Britain’s best-preserved Roman earthworks, and the Croft Moraig Stone Circle, a prehistoric complex near Aberfeldy. Discover ancient botanical monuments including the Fortingall Yew, estimated to be several thousand years old, and the Birnam Oak, a legendary remnant of the Great Birnam Wood. The list also highlights the industrial heritage of Stanley Mills and the medieval architecture of Dunkeld Cathedral.

Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross,…

Fortingall Yew

The Fortingall Yew is an ancient European yew in the churchyard of the village of Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland.

Stanley Mills

A complex of 18th-century water-powered cotton mills on the River Tay. Founded in 1786, these buildings represent the peak of the Industrial Revolution in Scotland and now house an interactive museum detailing textile production and mill workers' lives.

Glenturret

The site of one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries, dating back to 1763. It preserves historical evidence of early distilling traditions and industrial architecture situated along the Turret Burn.

The Birnam Oak

The Birnam Oak is an example of Sessile oak at Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Niel Gow's Oak

Niel Gow's Oak is a 300-year-old tree near Dunkeld and Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Ardoch Roman Fort

Ardoch Roman Fort is an archaeological site just outside the village of Braco in Perthshire, Scotland, about seven miles south of Crieff.

Croft Moraig Stone Circle

Croft Moraig Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle situated four miles southwest of Aberfeldy, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument.

Càrn na Marbh

Càrn na Marbh is a re-used Bronze Age tumulus, located in 56°35′50″N 4°03′09″W Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland.