Fiddling Around in Dunkeld

A wander around Dunkeld and The Hermitage. From Dunkeld & Birnam railway station we head across the 1809 bridge over the River Tay, designed by Thomas Telford and coping admirably with a lot of modern traffic. We wander by the old fountain and the Ell Shop, and pop into Dunkeld Cathedral to see the stone effigy and tomb of Alexander Stewart, the Earl of Buchan, otherwise known as the Wolf of Badenoch. Also in this vestibule is a memorial plaque to Lieutenant Colonel William Cleland who died while commanding a newly-formed regiment of Cameronians at the Battle of Dunkeld on 21st August 1689. In the Cathedral we look briefly at that battle and the first Jacobite Rising, and the after-effects of the Battle of the Boyne and the Glorious Revolution on today's society.
In Little Dunkeld we stop by the grave of famous 18th century fiddler Neil Gow, then head, via Inver, for The Hermitage, a magical place of roaring waterfalls and giant trees. There, we stop awhile in the 18th century Ossian's Hall and watch a young man carry out death-defying manoeuvres above the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan.
Apologies for misspelling Niel's name at the end.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Apologies for misspelling Niel's name at the end of the video.

[@robertwright4651]

Great video Ed beautiful place was there for a donder last Wednesday cheers

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. It's a lovely area, no doubt.

[@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk3294]

An interesting video of Dunkeld, Ed. If the monarchy was made redundant, I wonder what Prince William would say at the Jobcentre. ''What are your skills, Mr Windsor?'' .......... ''Talking down to people from an unearned superior position.'' .......... ''Well Mr Windsor, we have a vacancy for a sandwich board man just now, until you can retrain for something more useful.''

[@eileanvm]

You had me laughing uncontrollably with your 'letter shortage' story Ed. What dry wit you possess! Very enjoyable video, including the rant about bus stations (I agree), and about the 300 year old celebration, (agree there too). However, I'm not sure if you've heard, but there's this invention called a 'handkerchief' and I began to wonder if the sequence with the frequent runny nose wiping was somehow symbolic and a sleekit reference to the subject you were discussing. But maybe I'm reading into that too much!

[@EdExploresScotland]

I'm an ardent nose-blower Eilean. Can't recall when I shot that video, but it may have been the trees wot caused it.

[@ron2143]

Great video, enjoyed it. Couldn't agree more with your sentiments on society today. Keep em' coming.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thank you.

[@robertlees7528]

Hi Ed wolf of badenoch tomb in the cathedral always found it odd that elgin put up a statue to the guy who torched their cathedral! R

[@RG-ja34sep]

Another truly enjoyable video Eddy, I fully agree, Dunkeld is a beautiful town to explore with glorious surroundings.
Hope you know that your overall productions are appreciated, and you deserve so many more subscribers.
Take care and best regards, Rob.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Rob.

[@MrMaharg65]

Enjoyed this very much. Wondering if that lad at the end ever actually made it 😂

[@EdExploresScotland]

I'd give him ten out of ten for perseverance.

[@alanglasgowbassist]

Lovely video Eddie. I have done a lot of walking around this area but there is still lots more to explore. It’s a beautiful part of Scotland.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Absolutely, and many thanks. Clearly a one-day trip's not enough to do the area justice, and spending a few nights in the Dunkeld and Birnam area has to be the way to go.

[@georgereid3317]

Another great video eddy always a pleasure to watch your well edited work your new camera will come good

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks 👍

[@lynseyscott2141]

My dad calls a hangover.. a general malaise.... lol 😆 watch all ur videos ... hope u enjoying ur retirement 😀

[@EdExploresScotland]

I like that term: 'a general malaise'... I'm going to start hassling folk in the local chemists with that term to find a cure-all.

[@MultiDrew83]

Great video again Eddy...

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks.

[@ZenoWatson]

Another enjoyable vid Eddie, loved the roaring cat, mind kind of humour. I thought I walked past you today in Partick.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks Zeno. I suffer from bearing a common face; been in the house all day. Liking the look of your videos. Have you stopped making them?

[@ZenoWatson]

@@EdExploresScotland I have been busy with just the still images, but fine people, like your good self. Inspire me to get back into filming once more.

[@EdExploresScotland]

When I said I liked the look of your videos it wasn't an accurate statement, because what you've put on TH-cam is a collection of black and white still images. These are seriously good. Keep doing what you're doing, and never give up.

[@ZenoWatson]

@@EdExploresScotland Thank you Eddie, much appreciated. My newest work is on Instagram. I wish you a good week!

[@MultiDrew83]

Get some water down you Ed, wash away the hangover...