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'''Blairgowrie and Rattray''' (Blairgowrie - likely [[Scottish Gaelic language|Scottish Gaelic]] ''Blàr Ghobharaidh'' and Rattray - possibly from an [[English language]] [[cognate]] of Scottish Gaelic ''ràth'', meaning fortress + a [[Pictish]] term cognate with [[Welsh]] ''tref'', meaning settlement) is a [[burgh]] in [[Perth and Kinross]], [[Scotland]]. |
'''Blairgowrie and Rattray''' (Blairgowrie - likely [[Scottish Gaelic language|Scottish Gaelic]] ''Blàr Ghobharaidh'' and Rattray - possibly from an [[English language]] [[cognate]] of Scottish Gaelic ''ràth'', meaning fortress + a [[Pictish]] term cognate with [[Welsh]] ''tref'', meaning settlement) is a [[burgh]] in [[Perth and Kinross]], [[Scotland]]. |
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The twin burgh lies in the Strathmore valley and stradles the [[River Ericht]], which flows into the [[River Isla]] and then the [[River Tay]]. Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west. |
The twin burgh lies in the [[Strathmore]] valley and stradles the [[River Ericht]], which flows into the [[River Isla]] and then the [[River Tay]]. Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west. |
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The town expanded greatly in the 19th century around the many [[jute]] mills on the river. It is the market town for the surrounding area and a centre for holidaymakers. Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century. |
The town expanded greatly in the 19th century around the many [[jute]] mills on the river. It is the market town for the surrounding area and a centre for holidaymakers. Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century. |
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Much of the expanding population works in the nearby cities of [[Dundee]] and [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]]. Soft fruits such as [[Raspberry|raspberries]] and [[Strawberry|strawberries]] are grown locally. |
Much of the expanding population works in the nearby cities of [[Dundee]] and [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]]. Soft fruits such as [[Raspberry|raspberries]] and [[Strawberry|strawberries]] are grown locally. |
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The [[ski]] centre at [[Glenshee]] is some 18 miles to the north |
The [[ski]] centre at [[Glenshee]] is some 18 miles to the north on the A93 [[Braemar]] road. |
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[[Category:Towns in Perth and Kinross]] |
[[Category:Towns in Perth and Kinross]] |
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Revision as of 01:01, 16 December 2005
Blairgowrie and Rattray (Blairgowrie - likely Scottish Gaelic Blàr Ghobharaidh and Rattray - possibly from an English language cognate of Scottish Gaelic ràth, meaning fortress + a Pictish term cognate with Welsh tref, meaning settlement) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The twin burgh lies in the Strathmore valley and stradles the River Ericht, which flows into the River Isla and then the River Tay. Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west.
The town expanded greatly in the 19th century around the many jute mills on the river. It is the market town for the surrounding area and a centre for holidaymakers. Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century.
Much of the expanding population works in the nearby cities of Dundee and Perth. Soft fruits such as raspberries and strawberries are grown locally.
The ski centre at Glenshee is some 18 miles to the north on the A93 Braemar road.
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