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( 01882-633238; www.moorofrannoch.co.uk ; Rannoch Station; s/d £62/102; late
Mar-Oct; ) At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland's
most isolated places, but luckily this hotel is here to keep your spirits up if the solitude
gets too much. No internet, no mobile reception, cosy rooms and great walks right from
the doorstep − a magical getaway. They do good dinners here, and can make a pricey
packed lunch.

Gardens B&B££
( 01882-632434; www.thegardensdunalastair.co.uk ; s/d £40/80; ) Right off the
beaten track between Kinloch Rannoch and Tummel Bridge, this place has just two rooms
- a double and a twin. But what rooms they are: effectively suites, each with their own
bathroom and sitting room. The conservatory space is great for soaking up the sun and
contemplating the stunning view of Schiehallion. If you're looking for solitude and a
touch of inspiring eccentricity, this is the place.

B&B

Loch Tummel Inn££
( 01882-634272; www.lochtummelinn.co.uk ; dinner mains £10-17; Tue-Sun) This
old coaching inn is a snug spot for a decent feed from a menu ranging from pub classics to
more ambitious meat and game dishes. The friendly bar has some good tap choices and is
a top spot for a quiet pint at the outdoor tables with a marvellous view over Loch Tummel.
The inn is about 3 miles from Queen's View and also has rooms.

PUB

Getting There & Away
Broons Buses ( 01882-632331) operates a service between Kinloch Rannoch and Pitlo-
chry (50 minutes, up to five a day Monday to Saturday) via Queen's View and Loch Tum-
mel Inn.
ScotRail ( www.scotrail.co.uk ) runs two to four trains daily from Rannoch station north
to Fort William (£9.40, one hour) and Mallaig, and south to Glasgow (£21.60, 2¾ hours).

Perth to Blair Castle
There are a number of major sights strung along the busy but scenic A9, the main route
north to the Cairngorms and Inverness.

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