Kinloch Rannoch is a small remote village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 20 miles west of Pitlochry and 20 miles north-west of Aberfeldy. It is situated at the east end of Loch Rannoch. The road heading west comes to a dead end at Rannoch station on the edge of the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor and over to the hills above Glencoe. To the south are Rannoch Forrest and the Blackwood of Rannoch. The whole area is tranquil and picturesque with spectacular views of Schiehallion to the north. The village is steeped in history and was already an established settlement by the arrival of missionary St Blane c500AD. Kinloch Rannoch was a central base during the Jacobite uprising, the soldiers were based at Rannoch Barracks and the area suffered badly as a result. The village has two churches and offers a range of services, amenities and shops. An obelisk stands in the centre of the village commemorating Dugald Buchanan a Gaelic poet. To the east the Hydro-electric Reservoir sits between Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel. Kinloch Rannoch is a popular tourist resort ideal for fishing, walking and a variety of outdoor pursuits, there various holiday accommodation including two large hotels.
Doctor
Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice
Self-Catering
Shops
The Country Store
Post Taste Cafe
Places to Stay near Kinloch Rannoch
Dunalastair Hotel (0.34 miles)
' A very special hotel in a beautiful setting. We'll be back' Mary Wallace, Auckland, NZ
Mary is just one of our countless guests from all over the world who have ... More | visit website
Loch Rannoch Hotel (0.68 miles)
This former Victorian shooting lodge is situated deep in the Perthshire Highlands overlooking Loch Rannoch with views of the spectacular mountain of Schiehallion. The 45 bedrooms are well-appointed, many with spectacular views and these are ... More | visit website
Fortingall Hotel (8.49 miles)
Coshieville House (9.02 miles)
Loch Tummel Inn (9.41 miles)
Take a nostalgic trip back in time. Visit this magical little scottish country inn in the very heart of Highland Perthshire. Recommended in Alastair Sawday’s ‘Special Places to Stay’ – ... More
Mains of Taymouth Cottages (10.20 miles)
Listed No 1 'Top Ten Holiday Cottage Complexes in Britain', Sunday Times February 2004.
Prices range from £300 - £1500 per week.
Mains of Taymouth Cottages are set in ... More | visit website
The Kenmore Club (10.47 miles)
Loch Tay Lodges (10.66 miles)
The Steading (10.96 miles)
Ben Lawers Hotel (11.68 miles)
With some of the most fantastic views and situated in the heart of one of Scotlands most beautiful and accessable unspoilt areas where we can boast on our doorstep the ... More
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