Rattray is a true hidden gem and a fascinating stop on tours of Scotland. Today, only a ruined chapel and graveyard remain, both dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
The village of Rattray was established as a royal burgh by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1564. It once stood at the seaward end of what is now the Loch of Strathbeg.
Rattray briefly thrived as a port until a violent storm in 1720 blew a vast sandhill into the channel, sealing the loch off from the sea. Since then, it has been landlocked.
The Loch of Strathbeg itself is a geographical curiosity. Research shows its separation from the sea was a process unfolding over millennia. Its lonely waters hold a strange, unearthly beauty.
For those who love history and hidden places, Rattray is a site that offers mystery and atmosphere far from the tourist trail.
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