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Blair Atholl

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Blair Castle
Blair Castle Blair Castle in Blair Atholl (council area of Perth and Kinross, historic county of Perthshire), Scot.

Blair Atholl is a village located in the historic region of Atholl, within the Perth and Kinross council area of Scotland. This mountainous area covers about 450 square miles and is part of the Grampian Mountains. Blair Atholl itself is situated on the River Garry and is known for Blair Castle, which dates back to 1269 and is the ancestral home of the dukes of Atholl. The region's landscape includes valleys like Glen Garry and Glen Tilt, and lakes such as Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel, which are utilized for hydroelectric power. The population is primarily concentrated in Blair Atholl and Pitlochry.1

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