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Blair Atholl And Struan

The Whim Folly

Blair Atholl And Struan

The Whim Folly

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The Whim Folly

Name: The Whim Folly
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Blair Atholl And Struan, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

March 22, 2023

This beguiling structure is a hilltop folly that dates back to 1761 and enjoys a beautiful panorama. Part of the Blair Castle estate, it was built by Lord John Murray, though he was initially unsure what to call it. The then minister of Blair Castle, Mr Stewart, remarked that it was merely a whim and Murray replied 'Whim let it be'.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Blair Atholl And Struan, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Whim Folly

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