Spittal of Glenshee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spittal of Glenshee
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 Spittal of Glenshee
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| OS grid reference | NO110701 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BLAIRGOWRIE |
| Postcode district | PH10 |
| Dialling code | 01250 |
| Police | Tayside |
| Fire | Tayside |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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The Spittal of Glenshee (Scottish Gaelic: Spideal Ghlinn Sìdh) is a small village in the Scottish Highlands. It sits at the top of the Glenshee valley in eastern Perth and Kinross. Here, many small streams join together to form the Shee Water river.
For hundreds of years, there has been a place for travelers to stay here. Today, Spittal of Glenshee is a popular spot for visitors. It's a hub for tourism and winter sports. The village is on the A93 road, which goes to the Glenshee Ski Centre.
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Ancient History
People have lived in this area for a very long time. Evidence shows that people were here during the Neolithic period. This was a time when humans started farming and building with large stones.
Stone Monuments
You can find clues about these early people near the village. There is a large standing stone behind the old church. A "standing stone" is a tall stone placed upright by ancient people. Also, a "Four Poster stone circle" is on a nearby hill. These stones tell us about the history of the area.
Skiing and Winter Sports
Spittal of Glenshee is well-known for its winter sports. Skiing became popular again after the First World War. The Scottish Ski Club helped to restart interest in 1929. They began sharing weekly snow reports from places like Glenshee.
Glenshee Ski Centre
The Dundee Ski Club used the Spittal Hotel as their meeting place. They helped to set up the first ski tows in Britain at Glenshee. This happened in December 1950. A ski tow is a machine that pulls skiers up a slope. The original hotel burned down in 1959. It was rebuilt in a Scandinavian style. Sadly, it burned down again in 2014. The land where it stood is now for sale.
Walking and Trails
The village is also a stopping point on the Cateran Trail. This is a special long-distance walking path. It is 64 miles (103 km) long. The trail goes in a big circle through the glens (valleys) of Perthshire and Angus. It's a great way to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Famous Connections
A famous Scottish storyteller and musician, Hamish Henderson, lived in the village for some years. He became very interested in Gaelic culture while he was there. Gaelic is the traditional language of Scotland.
