Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Mirrored viewing hall at The Hermitage, Scotland
The Georgian structure overlooks the Black Linn Falls of the River Braan, creating reflective illusions of cascading water through multiple mirrors.
The 2nd Duke of Atholl constructed this viewing house in 1757, which was later transformed into a mirror-filled space in 1783.
William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy documented their visits to the hall, describing the magical effects of mirrors reflecting the waterfall.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains the site, offering parking facilities while recommending sturdy footwear for the woodland approach.
The hall features a mechanism where a painting of Ossian could slide into the wall, revealing a room filled with mirrors reflecting the waterfall.
Location: Perth and Kinross
Location: Little Dunkeld
GPS coordinates: 56.55750,-3.61438
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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