Nature
Queen's View
15 locals recommend ·
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Spectacular views of the forestry, glen and Loch Tummel, excellent cafe and gift shop on site. Perfect day trip where you can also visit Dunkeld Cathedral, The Hermitage, Pitlochry and the Queen's View
Visitor centre and stunning wooded area overlooking Loch Tummel. Said to have been named after Queen Victoria, following her visit to the area in 1866. It has been revitalised recently and a great stopping place for those heading along Loch Tummel
The Queen's View is popular with tourists and gives a great view of Loch Tummel with the mountain of Shiehallion in the distance. An easy path for the less abled and good cafe
Queen's View lies at the heart of Highland Perthshire and is the area's most popular visitor attraction. Just one look is enough to tell you why. When Queen Victoria visited in 1866, she assumed that the sweeping view west along Loch Tummel was named after her – but she was wrong. We think the view…
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