The Alyth Arches are three imposing stone arches from a 16th-century extension to the old parish church in Alyth, Scotland, which was abandoned in 1839. The site is believed to have housed the first Christian church in Alyth, founded in the 6th century by St. Moluag. Remnants of a 13th-century stone church are still visible, alongside a medieval graveyard with notable memorials, including the Ramsay family burial chapel. One Ramsay family member died in a historic duel with James Macrae. The site is currently not open to the public.

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1. Old Town, Alyth – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Alyth

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2. Alyth Packhorse Bridge – Old Town, Alyth loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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02:18

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3. Peel Farm Café and Farm Shop – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Bridge of Craigisla

24.8km

01:36

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Location: Alyth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alyth Arches

1. Old Town, Alyth – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Alyth

2. Alyth Packhorse Bridge – Old Town, Alyth loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

3. Peel Farm Café and Farm Shop – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Bridge of Craigisla

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