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Four miles north of Pitlochry, the A9 cuts through the Pass of Killiecrankie, a breathtaking wooded gorge which falls away to the River Garry below. This dramatic setting was the site of the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, when the Jacobites quashed the forces of General Mackay. Legend has it that one soldier of the Crown, fleeing for his life, made a miraculous jump across the 18ft Soldier's Leap, an impossibly wide chasm halfway up the gorge. Exhibits at the slick NTS visitor centre (April-Oct daily 10am-5.30pm; tel 01796/473233; parking £1) recall the battle and examine the gorge in detail. The surroundings here are thick, mature forest, full of interesting plants and creatures - the local ranger often sets off on guided walks which are well worth joining if you're around at the right time. Walks leave from the visitor centre and they'll let you know what's scheduled when.
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