Cargill's Leap is a narrow ravine along the River Ericht. It is named after Presbyterian minister Donald Cargill, who once leapt across the ravine to escape pursuing soldiers. During the reign of Charles II, Presbyterianism was outlawed by the Scottish parliament. Cargill, like many other ministers, was forced to hold secret meetings which were often broken up by the military. The minister was captured in 1681 and taken to Edinburgh where he was found guilty of treason and executed.

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No, don't be daft and try to cross the river here. There's a footbridge just upstream and a road bridge down stream.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Blairgowrie And Rattray, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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