St Andrew Route - Scotland's Pilgrim Journeys

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Routes of Inspiration St Andrew Pilgrim Journey

Why Pilgrimage? Follow in the footsteps of saints and sinners, discovering the legacy of Scotland’s Celtic Saints by travelling routes that explore some of the country’s most beautiful sacred places and scenic areas.

Experience the journey… feel a new sense of awe… be inspired on one of Scotland’s Pilgrim Journeys.*

This Pilgrimage An inspiring route to follow which forms part of the epic 300 mile St Andrew Coast to Coast Pilgrimage from Iona to St Andrews. This 60-mile section includes five beautiful and individual churches dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries and passes through the spectacular Glen Lyon. Highlights include the fine Pictish crosses of Fortingall Parish Church and its courtyard containing possibly the oldest living thing on earth, the Fortingall Yew, and St Fillan’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Killin – a little corrugated iron church or ‘tin tabernacle’.

The Route The route can be followed in either direction and could be completed by car in a day or include an overnight stay (Aberfeldy or Killin). Approximate drive-times times to Killin from near-by cities: Edinburgh

1hr 50mins

Glasgow

1hr 30mins

Stirling

1hr

Perth

1hr 20mins

Dundee

1hr 40mins

Large sections of the route are also perfect for walking or cycling to take in the dramatic scenery at a more leisurely pace.

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Journey Time Glenlyon. Then cycle down the glen, or go first to visit Tigh nam Bodach. (Visiting Tigh nam Bodach will add 12 miles to your trip).

K I LLI N T O A BE R F E L D Y Distance

51miles

(via Glenlyon Loop)

The Churches En–route‡

1.5hrs (approx)

Kenmore and Lawers Parish Church

5hrs (approx) Allow plenty of extra time to visit the churches along the way. Few of the working churches along this route have regular opening hours, apart from Sunday services, but all are open to visitors by arrangement. Website details are provided for each church and where relevant, we have included telephone numbers and/or email addresses that can be used to arrange a visit to the church. We’ve also highlighted some other attractions, cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels that you may want to include on your visit. † Please phone in advance to avoid disappointment. See www.visitscotland.com for more information on the area. For further information on the churches highlighted, and on Scotland’s Pilgrim Journeys, visit www.scotlandspilgrimjourneys.com or read Donald Smith’s book, Pilgrim Guide to Scotland, published by St Andrew Press.

This church (formerly Kenmore Parish Church) has a complex building history. A church was built on this site in 1669, parts of it being incorporated in this building, designed by William Baker of Cheshire and opened in 1760. It was remodelled in 1869, when the tower was heightened. Its pinnacles were removed in 1950. The Lych gate was built in about 1905 as a memorial to Queen Victoria. Open every day during daylight hours: 9am-5pm in summer. Contact: Rev Anne Brennan, Tel: 01887 830218, email: [email protected] Location: Situated in the village of Kenmore on the west side of the A827 close to the Kenmore Hotel. taylyonchurches.org.uk/kenmore-kirk/

Directions By Road From Killin take the A827 along the north side of Loch Tay. Turn left at Edramucky towards Bridge of Balgie with Ben Lawers to your right. At Bridge of Balgie turn left to go up the glen towards Pubil. Return down the glen, passing Glen Lyon Parish Church. Pass through Fortingall, Keltneyburn and Dull before turning over The Wade Bridge on the B846 to enter Aberfeldy.

By Cycle Mountain bikers could follow directions for walkers to go from Bridge of Orchy over to Glen Lyon. All cyclists can follow directions (above) for drivers or, from Killin, take the road up Glen Lochay, turning right to reach the head of

St Fillan’s, Killin

©Stewart Brown

St Fillan’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Killin This little corrugated-iron church was built in 1876 for the seventh Earl of Breadalbane for his house guests. It was extended to the east in the early 20th century. Overnight camping by arrangement. Open by arrangement. Contact Rev Paddy Allen, Tel: 01764 656222, email: stcolumbacrieff@tiscali.co.uk

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Location: Situated at the north end of the village of Killin on the east side of the A827 just past the junction with Lyon Road.

The drive up to Glenlyon is lovely and the church features an attractive stained glass window showing the stunning scenery of the glen.

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/stfillans-episcopal-church-killin

Open every day during daylight hours, 9am-5pm in summer. Contact: Rev Anne Brennan, Tel: 01887 830218, email: [email protected]

Killin and Ardeonaig Parish Church

Location: Situated around 10 miles west of Fortingall in Glen Lyon, just off the road on the south side near the Innerwick estate.

The core of this building was constructed in 1744 on an octagonal plan, probably to a design by John Douglas of Edinburgh. It was enlarged in 1831-32 by the addition of the wings to right and left, and has since been further altered.

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/ glenlyon-parish-church

Open by arrangement. Contact Stuart Fulton, Tel: 07850 066104 email: [email protected] Location: Situated at the north end of the village of Killin just beyond St Fillans on the east side of the A827 beside the Killin Hotel. www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/killinardeonaig-parish-church Fortingall Parish Church

©Raymond Parks

Fortingall Parish Church Standing on an ancient Christian site, the current church was built in 1900-02 to designs by W Dunn and R Watson of Edinburgh, in early Scots Gothic style. The belfry of the old 18th-century church is in an enclosure in the churchyard. The Fortingall Yew tree, close by the church, is believed to be about 5000 years old and is quite possibly the oldest living thing on earth. An ancient stone font is outside the church, together with interesting cross marked slabs, while inside are fragments of fine Pictish crosses. Open every day during daylight hours, 9am-5pm in summer. Contact: Rev Anne Brennan, Tel: 01887 830218, email: [email protected] Location: Situated on the road through Fortingall village at the east end on the north side. Glenlyon Parish Church window

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/ fortingall-parish-church

Glenlyon Parish Church

Aberfeldy Parish Church

This church was built in 1828 to a design by William Thomson which had been made for Telford’s Parliamentary church–building programme. This one was constructed for the local landowner, rather than for the Government.

This building was originally constructed in 184344 as Aberfeldy Free Church, and was designed by Peter Skene. It came into the United Free Church in 1900 and the Church of Scotland in 1929. In the 1960s, following a union with the other Church

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of Scotland charge in Aberfeldy, this building was converted into halls, but in 2005 the other church was closed, and the 1843-44 building reconverted into a church, with modern hall extensions.

Watermill Café and Bookstore Mill St Aberfeldy PH15 2BG

Open by arrangement. Contact: Isobel McBride, Tel: 01887 822660.

01887 822896 www.aberfeldywatermill.com/cafe

Location: entering the village from the east, drive into the centre and turn right onto the B846. The church is on the right shortly after the junction.

The Glenlyon Tearoom at Bridge Of Balgie near Aberfeldy 01887 866221

www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/church/ aberfeldy-parish-church

Old Smiddy Main Street Killin FK21 8XE 01567 820619

Bars and Restaurants Three Lemons 32 Dunkeld Street Aberfeldy PH15 2AB 01887 820057 Schiehallion Hotel Bar 6 Dunkeld St Aberfeldy PH15 2AF 01887 820421 www.schiehallionhotel.co.uk The Courie Inn Main Street, Killin FK21 8UT


Cafes, Coffee Stops & Tea Rooms

01567 831000 www.thecourieinn.com

Some cafes and coffee shops, bars and restaurants where you may want to refuel during your Pilgrimage… Many more suggestions can be found at: www.visitscotland.com www.visitaberfeldy.co.uk www.killin.net Habitat Café 2 The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD 01887 822944 www.habitatcafe.co.uk

The Capercallie Main St Killin FK21 8UT 01567 820355 www.capercaillierestaurant.co.uk Bridge of Lochay Hotel Aberfeldy Road Killin FK21 8TS 01567 820272 www.bridgeoflochay.co.uk

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Near-by Attractions Other near-by places well worth a visit Dewars (Aberfeldy Distillery) Aberfeldy PH15 2EB 01887 822010 livetrue.dewars.com Castle Menzies Weem Aberfeldy PH15 2JD 01887 820982 www.castlemenzies.org Highland Safaris Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net Cluny House Gardens www.clunyhousegardens.com Bolfracks Estate Gardens Aberfeldy PH15 2EX 01887 820344 www.bolfracks.com

Schiehallion Hotel 6 Dunkeld Street Tigh na Braich, Aberfeldy PH15 2AF 01887 820421 www.schiehallionhotel.co.uk Ailean Chraggan Weem Aberfeldy PH15 2LD 01887 820346 www.aileanchraggan.co.uk Balnear House Crieff Road Aberfeldy PH15 2BJ 01887 820 431 Coshieville House B&B Coshieville by Aberfeldy PH15 2NE 01887 830319 www.aberfeldybandb.com

Scottish Crannog Centre Loch Tay

Moness Resort Crieff Road Aberfeldy

01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk

01887 822108 www.moness.com

Falls of Dochart – Killin

Dall Lodge Country House Main Street Killin

Places to Stay If you want to break your journey and make a weekend of it, here are few local hotels and B&Bs. Many more suggestions can be found at: www.visitscotland.com www.visitaberfeldy.co.uk www.killin.net

01567 820217 www.dalllodge.co.uk Lochleven B&B Main Street Killin 01567 829241 www.lochlevenkillin.com

* Scotland’s Pilgrim Journeys is a collection of 14 routes developed by Scotland’s Churches Trust exploring Scotland’s sacred places. This Route is contains some of the highlights but much more is waiting to be discovered. See www.scotlandspilgrimjourneys.com and www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk for more information. † The amenities highlighted along the route are suggestions only and are not endorsed by Scotland’s Pilgrim Journeys/Scotland’s Churches Trust. ‡ The information about the churches highlighted on this route has been provided by congregations or taken from the Historic Scotland list and published sources, the Buildings of Scotland volumes and the RIASS Illustrated Architectural Guide. It is not authoritative and if you know of any errors or omissions, please contact Scotland’s Churches Trust.

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Bridge of Balgie

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St Andrew Pilgrim Journey

Routes of Inspiration

Ben Lawers

Invervar

Schiehallion

Ta y ch Lo

The Scottish Crannog Centre

Kenmore

River Tay

Kenmore Parish Church

Fortingall

Fortingall Parish Church

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Aberfeldy

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