Perthshire Amber

Not for nothing is Perthshire known as Big Tree County.  The woodlands are exceptional and of course this means that autumn is ablaze with colour. Today we headed up to Killiecrankie just north of Pitlochry.  The area is part of a National Trust holding and derives much of its fame from the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 and the 'Soldiers Leap'.  There is a lovely walk either side of an old iron bridge and with rail and road squeezed into a tight pass there is always a sense of drama about Killiecrankie.

Of course, I've borrowed the title Perthshire Amber from Dougie MacLean's festival. I've been to a few of these and although the experience is always different I thought the 2012 version in Perth's Concert Hall was the best I've been too.  What a great mix of music and a stunning venue.