Kinloch Rannoch is a small settlement located in a remote area at the end of Loch Rannoch in Perthshire. It is about 18 miles west of Pitlochry. The community owes its beginnings to the end of the Rebellion of 1745 when the Redcoats built roads around the side of Schiehallion from the Tummel Bridge. The original intention was for the village to be a retirement area for the soldiers. However, the quiet farming life was not for the soldiers. The result was that the people who lived here were given leases on the land so they could own their own land.
The history of Kinloch Rannoch goes back a lot farther than 1745, as there is evidence of habitation here as early as 500 A.D. St. Blane reported people living here when he arrived in the area. Many other missionaries followed and helped to convert the people to Christianity.
Kinloch Rannoch, like other places in Scotland is one of sheer scenic beauty. Instead of just gazing at the picturesque landscape, the community has many opportunities for you to get out and enjoy the sights. Walk the streets and talk to the friendly people, which are the heart of the community. This area is perfect for hill walking, bird watching and just strolling among the blooming wildflowers.
Visit the Rannoch Station Tea Room to see the fascinating exhibition about the natural history of the area. Here you can also learn of the turbulent history about the battles between the clans and the famous Battle of Culloden. The exhibit will take you through Scotland from the Ice Age to the present time. Learn the importance of Rannoch Moor and the species of birds and wildlife that live there.
Walk the bridge that the Redcoats built over the River Tummel in 1764 and learn how the area was originally part of estates that were forfeited from the Jacobites. The Parliamentary church in Kinloch Rannoch dates back to 1829 and in the centre of the community, you can see the monument dedicated to the Gaelic poet, Dugald Buchanan.
Kinloch Rannoch has cafes, craft stores and accommodations. Drop into the pub and listen to the traditional toe-tapping music. Here you can enjoy a relaxing vacation without the sounds of traffic to disturb your sleep.
