Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland

This is a village in Perthshire, and counts as a hidden gem on any tours of Scotland.

 

I found the 18th century houses fascinating as they are built of local stone with walls over two feet thick.

 

The old church of Muthill is worth a look.

Parts of the nave and choir still exist.

The 70 foot tall tower is complete with bell and capped by crow-stepped gables.

The foundations of this tower date back to the 9th century.

 

Check out Drummond Castle.

It consists of an old keep which is now used as a museum.

That dates from 1491 and has a history involving an attack by Oliver Cromwell.

There is also a more modern wing.

 

The fine gardens at Drummond Castle were laid out in the 17th century.

In 1840 a more elaborate plan was completed.

 

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