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Dalwhinnie in the region of Scotland is located in United Kingdom - some 410 mi or ( 660 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Dalwhinnie is now 06:22 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Stirling, Shirramore, Sheffield, Newtonmore, and Manchester. While being here, you might want to check out Stirling . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Dalwhinnie ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Dalwhinnie distillery
Dalwhinnie distillery, in the Highland village of Dalwhinnie in Scotland, produces Single malt Scotch whisky classified among the Highland Single Malts. The distillery was founded with the name of the nearby town Strathspey in the late 1890s. The site was chosen for its access to clear spring water from Lochan-Doire-Uaine and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs. Set in splendid mountain scenery, Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland.
Located at 56.94 -4.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Pass of Drumochter
The Pass of Drumochter (Scottish Gaelic: Bealach Druim Uachdair) is the main mountain pass between the northern and southern central Scottish Highlands. The A9 road passes through here, as does the Highland Main Line, the railway between Inverness and the south of Scotland. The Sustrans National Cycle Route 7 between Glasgow and Inverness also runs through the pass. It is the high point on the A9, at 460 m (1508 ft), and in winter can be subject to severe weather conditions.
Located at 56.86 -4.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
The Sow of Atholl
The Sow of Atholl (also known as Meall an Dobharchain) is a Scottish hill which is situated 27 kilometres WNW of the town of Blair Atholl in Perth and Kinross council area. It stands on the western side of the Pass of Drumochter in a group of hills which lie around Coire Dhomhain.
Located at 56.84 -4.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Battle of Dalnaspidal
The Battle of Dalnaspidal was a battle during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and one of the last engagements of the Scottish Civil War, bringing an end to the Royalist rising of 1651 to 1654. The Earl of Glencairn raised the Clan MacGregor from the Isle of Rannoch. He would have no difficulty recruiting them because one of their opponents was the Earl of Argyll, a Campbell, one of their hereditary enemies. Alexander, the 12th chief of Clan Robertson led his men from Fea Corrie.
Located at 56.83 -4.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Loch Ericht
Loch Ericht is a freshwater loch on the border between Perth and Kinross and the Highlands Council areas of Scotland. It is situated at a height of 351 metres above sea level and has a north-east to south-west orientation. The village of Dalwhinnie lies at the north east end of the loch. The loch is 14.5 miles in length and has a surface area of approximately 7 square miles. Loch Ericht is the tenth largest freshwater lake in Scotland and has a good reputation for its trout fishing.
Located at 56.85 -4.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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