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The beautiful Dunkeld Cathedral combines a ruined historic building with a Church of Scotland building still used for worship.
The National Trust for Scotland restored the nearby houses in Cathedral Street which were rebuilt after the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689 when the Jacobites and the Cameronians fought. These are private and not open to the public, however you can tour the exterior and interior of the Cathedral. Do look for the Atholl Memorial Fountain next to the Visit Scotland tourist information centre.
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The grounds sit by the River Tay and on a warm sunny day makes a great picnic spot.
Christianity was brought to the area in about the 7th century when Columba travelled from Iona. His relics were said to be buried under the chancel steps until removed to Ireland. Others think some are still buried in the grounds. On the east window and the chancel carpet is a dove motif, which is the symbol of St Columba.
Two centuries later Dunkeld became the head of the Celtic Church by Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scots. The building came into existence in the years 1318 to 1325 though was partly destroyed during the 16th century Reformation. It was re-roofed and served, and still does, as a parish church. The ruined section and ground is now in the care of Historic Scotland.
During the first Jacobite Uprising Government troops were attacked and most of the town and the repaired parts were burned down.
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In 1908 the choir area was restored to its original form and features like the great east stained glass window added. This shows Christian virtues of faith, hope fortitude, patience, charity, justice, prudence and temperance. St Columba can be seen preaching to his followers and there are 5 shepherds.
Other points of interest include the tomb of Alexander Stewart who was the 1st Earl of Buchan and was nicknamed the Wolf of Badenoch.
There is also a Pict stone, an old great bell, marble statues, Scottish regiments battle standards and a war memorial.
Visit www.dunkeldcathedral.org.uk for opening times.
We stayed at nearby Pitlochry Hydro Hotel and other local attractions include Blair Castle and Diana Grove with Hercules Garden, Pass of Killiecrankie Walk and Battle Visitor Centre, Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch of Lowes Osprey, Queen's View, Beatrix Potter Garden, Falls of Bruar, Rannoch Moor Train Station The Hermitage, Atholl Country Life Museum, and Ossian's Hall and Cave.
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Dunkeld Cathedral
Photographs and history of Dunkeld Cathedral in Perthshire Scotland with visitor informationThe beautiful Dunkeld Cathedral combines a ruined historic building with a Church of Scotland building still used for worship.
The National Trust for Scotland restored the nearby houses in Cathedral Street which were rebuilt after the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689 when the Jacobites and the Cameronians fought. These are private and not open to the public, however you can tour the exterior and interior of the Cathedral. Do look for the Atholl Memorial Fountain next to the Visit Scotland tourist information centre.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
The grounds sit by the River Tay and on a warm sunny day makes a great picnic spot.
Christianity was brought to the area in about the 7th century when Columba travelled from Iona. His relics were said to be buried under the chancel steps until removed to Ireland. Others think some are still buried in the grounds. On the east window and the chancel carpet is a dove motif, which is the symbol of St Columba.
Two centuries later Dunkeld became the head of the Celtic Church by Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scots. The building came into existence in the years 1318 to 1325 though was partly destroyed during the 16th century Reformation. It was re-roofed and served, and still does, as a parish church. The ruined section and ground is now in the care of Historic Scotland.
During the first Jacobite Uprising Government troops were attacked and most of the town and the repaired parts were burned down.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
In 1908 the choir area was restored to its original form and features like the great east stained glass window added. This shows Christian virtues of faith, hope fortitude, patience, charity, justice, prudence and temperance. St Columba can be seen preaching to his followers and there are 5 shepherds.
Other points of interest include the tomb of Alexander Stewart who was the 1st Earl of Buchan and was nicknamed the Wolf of Badenoch.
There is also a Pict stone, an old great bell, marble statues, Scottish regiments battle standards and a war memorial.
Visit www.dunkeldcathedral.org.uk for opening times.
We stayed at nearby Pitlochry Hydro Hotel and other local attractions include Blair Castle and Diana Grove with Hercules Garden, Pass of Killiecrankie Walk and Battle Visitor Centre, Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch of Lowes Osprey, Queen's View, Beatrix Potter Garden, Falls of Bruar, Rannoch Moor Train Station The Hermitage, Atholl Country Life Museum, and Ossian's Hall and Cave.
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