Aberfeldy & Kenmore: An In-Camera Book

Content: It would be hard to imagine any town or village more charming than the town of Aberfeldy and the nearby village of Kenmore. They both lie within that wonderful stretch of countryside that is Strathtay, Strathtay lies right at the heart of Perthshire and Perthshire lies right at the heart of Scotland! This is also where Perthshire’s highest mountain (Ben Lawers) and Scotland’s longest and most volatile river (the Tay) are to be found.

Aberfeldy grew up around 1796, probably due to the construction of General Wade's fine bridge that still stands today, which made movement to and fro much easier than the river crossings that would have been rather perilous. It is famous too for its Birks (birches) which glow in the autumn and are an amazing sight to behold. Robert Burns, the poet, had a hand in making them widely known by his song The Birks of Aberfeldy following a visit to the area.

Just six miles along the road is Kenmore, a most picturesque village thanks to the charming planned-village redevelopment by the Earl of Breadalbane from 1755. Its position at the east end of Loch Tay gives wonderful views down the loch. The outflow of the loch in Kenmore marks the source of the River Tay. A sense of tranquillity surrounds the area. Nearby is the Scottish Crannog Centre, a most interesting and fascinating journey into Scotland's prehistory.

This book was written to provide an insight into this majestic land and is an inviting read with a short introduction. Contemporary photographs, supported by long captions, lead the reader through the book in a systematic trail around the area. We asked local photographers to submit photographs for inclusion in the book and are delighted with the response – a real collaboration!

What's in the book... Contemporary photographs of Aberfeldy and Kenmore by Colin and Eithne Nutt and contributions from local photographers supported by lively text.