The Road to Skye- a surprise stop in Pitlochry
I must admit, stopping at Pitlochry from Edinburgh seemed odd to me at first. We could have easily driven all the way to the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh. However, after looking at what was in the area, I didn't mind it so much.
Pitlochry Dam
On our way out of Edinburgh, after taking the Queensferry Crossing we took a small detour to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Rail Bridge. Undoubtedly an incredible engineering feat as it is the first steel structure in the world opening in 1890 and is the most significant bridge in Scotland, holding the title of the longest cantilever bridge in the world ! We truly were among greatness.
Fourth Rail Bridge
Just before getting to Pitlochry, we stopped at The Hermitage walk and to see the Black Linn Falls, which looked stunning in the glorious sunshine. Apparently, salmon can be seen leaping upstream here in the autumn as they head to their spawning areas. This area is also known as Big Tree Country as it has some of the tallest trees in Britain.
Black Linn Falls
The main attraction in Pitlochry is the Pitlochry Dam and Salmon Ladder. The dam is fed by the River Tummel that sits near the man made Loch Faskally and has the most beautiful views. The walkway was luckily open, so we could walk on the dam wall making sure we kept a safe enough distance from the other people.
For some strange reason, I had convinced myself that I would see the salmon leaping in the ladder as they do in the river. As it wasn't the season for it, that was not going to happen.
Loch Faskally
Aerial View of Pitlochry Dam
Aerial view of the Salmon Ladder
From here, for us, all roads lead to the Isle of Skye.
See you on the other side