Kinnoull Hill facts for kids
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View east of Kinnoull Hill tower, the A90 and the River Tay in view.
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| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
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| Location | Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
Kinnoull Hill is a hill located in Perth, Scotland. It's a popular spot for walks and offers amazing views of the surrounding area.
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Exploring Kinnoull Hill and its Tower
Kinnoull Hill is 222 meters (about 728 feet) high. Near its top, you'll find a special building called Kinnoull Tower. This tower is a type of decorative building known as a folly. It was built in the 1700s by Thomas Hay, 9th Earl of Kinnoull.
The Earl's Inspiration for the Tower
The Earl had traveled through Europe on a trip called the "Grand Tour." He loved the castles he saw along the Rhine River in Germany. When he returned home, he noticed that the rocky hills on his land near Perth looked a bit like the mountains along the Rhine. To bring a piece of that beauty home, he built a small castle-like tower on Kinnoull Hill. From the tower, you can see the River Tay flowing below.
The Earl also helped pay for the Perth Bridge over the River Tay, which is still used today. From Kinnoull Hill, you can also spot the Friarton Bridge and a part of the Tay Coast railway line. Further south, you can see another hill called Moncreiffe Hill.
A Famous Writer's Visit
In 1790, the famous writer Jane Austen visited Kinnoull Tower. She wrote about it in her story Lesley Castle. She described the tower as being "perched on a Rock to appearance so totally inaccessible." She even joked that she expected to be "pulled up by a rope" to reach it!
Luckily, today it's much easier to get to the tower. There's a winding path that goes through the beautiful woodland park.
Awards and Recognition
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park has won some special awards for being a great green space.
Green Flag Status
In both 2009 and 2010, Kinnoull Hill was given the Green Flag Award. This award recognizes well-managed parks and green spaces.
Scotland's Finest Woods
In 2010, Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park also came in second place in Scotland's Finest Woods Awards. This shows how special and well-cared-for the park is.
Managing the Woodland Park
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is looked after by two main groups: Forestry and Land Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council. They work together to keep the park beautiful and safe for everyone.
Community Involvement
A group of park users has also been involved for many years. They help support the park's management through a special committee. Near the hill, there's also a lovely place called Branklyn Garden. It was created by Dorothy Renton and her husband. The National Trust now owns the house and garden.
Art in the Woods: Sculptures
As you explore the Woodland Park, you might discover some cool sculptures! These wooden artworks were created by an artist named Pete Bowsher. There are 14 sculptures in total, and they show different animals and plants that live in the park. It's like a treasure hunt to find them all!
Gallery
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View over the River Tay
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Looking north towards Scone
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Looking north-northwest
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Looking northwest
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Looking northwest
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Looking south from the summit
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Looking southwest from the summit, towards Friarton Bridge
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Kinnoull Tower
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This stone table, a few yards back from the summit's cliff edge, marks views on the horizon
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Kinnoull Tower and the River Tay
Images for kids
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Kinnoull Tower, high above Kinfauns Castle West Lodge, in 1830
