Places to see in ( Alyth - UK )
Places to see in ( Alyth - UK )
Alyth is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated under the Hill of Alyth five miles northeast of Blairgowrie. In 2001 the town had a population of 2,963. The settlement of New Alyth lies on the A926 road southwest of the main village. Alyth has a primary school that has around 497 pupils. Alyth High School catered for pupils up to fourth year until it was closed in 1994, when all pupils were moved to Blairgowrie High School or Webster's High School situated in nearby Kirriemuir.
Alyth is located on a burn which bears its name and owes its position to a confluence of drovers' roads used by hill farmers to bring their sheep and cattle down to market. A picturesque 17th century packhorse bridge is among a number of stone bridges crossing the burn in the town. The ruins of the old church, known locally as The Arches, stand in a graveyard in a prominent position at the top of the town. The current church building, completed in 1839 to the design of Edinburgh architect, Thomas Hamilton, dominates the skyline of the town.
It is Gothic in style, with Romanesque influences, especially in the windows, and has an unusually high spire. Inside the church is the funerary hatchment of Sir George Ramsay (sixth baronet of Bamff) who was killed in a duel at Musselburgh, in April 1790 - one of the last duelling deaths in Scotland. In the church porch is preserved a late 7th-early 8th century Pictish cross-slab, with a decorated cross on one face and a single Pictish symbol ('double disc and Z-rod') on the other. It was discovered in Alyth in 1887 when ground was being levelled in front of the manse.
To the northeast of the town a hill fort, possibly of Pictish date, stands atop Barry (or 'barrow') Hill. The remains consist of massive collapsed stone ramparts that take advantage of the topography of the Alyth Hill. Local legend connects the fort with King Arthur, and it is claimed that Guinevere, Arthur's queen, was imprisoned here for a very short time.
Another nearby early medieval feature is a Pictish 'Class I' symbol stone in a field on Bruceton Farm somewhat to the east of Alyth. This slab is one of relatively few likely still to be in its original position. It may have marked an ancient burial.
There may have been a Christian presence in this area from early times, since the medieval parish church was dedicated to St. Moluag of Lismore (d. 592), a contemporary of St. Columba. The cross-slab mentioned above also suggests this. Alyth was granted a Charter by James III in 1488, raising Alyth to the rank of Burgh of Barony with the right to hold markets and fairs.
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Backwater Reservoir in Photos - (Van Life Scotland)
Backwater Reservoir in Photos - (Van Life Scotland)
Backwater Reservoir is located within Glen Isla. The reservoir can be reached by taking the B951 turn-off from the A93 (around 5 miles south of Spittal of Glenshee) to the north-west, or from the A926 at Kirriemuir to the south-east. The perimeter of the reservoir forms a popular walking route.
The reservoir's sole purpose is to provide drinking water, and as such, it supplies Angus, Dundee, and parts of Perth and Kinross. Backwater, together with the smaller Lintrathen Reservoir 4 kilometres to the south, is capable of supplying some 300,000 people with drinking water. The dam is an embankment type, measuring 42.6 metres high by 570 metres long. The reservoir extends for 3 kilometres behind the dam and has a peak capacity of 24.55 million cubic metres (867×106 cu ft).
An unclassified road runs across the spillway and embankment before following the east bank of the reservoir. This road runs for a further 2 kilometres before coming to an end. The dam was the first in Britain to use chemical grouting to create a waterproof barrier below the embankment.
Diary:
23rd August 2019
I filled with diesel and picked up Lindsay from work. We headed south towards our destination, first stopping at Aberlour to eat. The roads are quiet but every lay by from Tomintoul through the mountains is filled with at least one camper. It is dark on arrival but Colin is the only other van there. Kettle on and Colin in for a catch up before it is time for bed.
24th August 2019
We had a quiet morning watching the geese and an Osprey. VHF antenna up to maximum height and plenty of signals heard and the new HF arrangements seems to be working well, only time will tell. Lindsay and Colin went to walk the old forest road and I listened to the cricket. Later I flew the drone. After lunch Colin flew his Mavic and I flew again. Later we sat out in the sun and tried Colin’s new portable fire pit. We sat out until well past dark. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY.
25th August 2019
Today we have a bright and sunny almost windless morning. Lots of folk about today, Lindsay and Colin went off along the road in the opposite direction. I again listened to the cricket and watched the birdlife. In the afternoon we sat out enjoying the summers day. We have again seen more and varied wildlife, including lizards, toads and a Peregrine. We retired into the vans early today, the midges are about. In radio news, the spot is great for VHF and HF with contacts on VHF from as far south as Edinburgh and Lochnagar.
26th August 2019
All too soon it is time to head for home. We chilled once more at our bench overlooking the Reservoir with more tea of course. Then it was time to drop the antennas, pack everything away and head home. We travelled back a different route allowing us to stop at Newtonmore for a very late brunch. We had a great weekend with great company.
Wildlife:
Rabbit, White Tailed Bumble Bee, Large White, Red Admiral, Brown Hare, Peacock Butterfly, Common Toad, Common Lizard, Hornet
Birds:
Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Starling, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Partridge, Buzzard,
Red Legged Partridge, Barn Owl, House Martin, Tawny Owl, Song Thrush, Chaffinch, Starling, Merlin, Kestrel, Meadow Pipit, Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Goldfinch, Canada Goose, Mallard,
Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Osprey, Black Headed Gull, Grey Heron, Pied Wagtail, Peregrine, Common Gull, Rook, Sparrowhawk, Mute Swan
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Jan 2010paragliding top landing then TtB flight at Barry Hillfort near Alyth
Last location/flights of the day, we had started at The Knock, light breezes down in the snow covered field, a 'scratch' to fly up... and BLOWN Out on the hill (gusting to about 24kts!) back down 150ft to the field ... light breeze! So up around the back road to show Ian B some other sites (a couple of flights to the deep snow @ the road, then 10km SE to Barry hill for very nice (but 'cross') soaring on the north face of Barry Hill, a new site for Ian to fly.