Falls of Bruar

The Falls of Bruar is a waterfall system along the Bruar Water with multiple drops and deep pools spanning about 60 meters (200 feet) in elevation. The water flows through rocky channels and creates natural rock formations throughout the descent.

The site gained fame after a visit by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1787, whose written words drew the Duke's attention to the bare surroundings. The fourth Duke of Atholl responded by planting tens of thousands of trees, transforming the previously barren slopes.

The name comes from a Gaelic word meaning to bubble or surge, fitting for the powerful water flow visitors see today. The woodland setting, shaped by centuries of tree planting, frames how people experience and photograph the cascades.

A marked walking loop starts from the House of Bruar and connects to multiple viewing points across different bridges along the water. The path includes rocky and steep sections that can be slippery when wet, so sturdy footwear is important.

When planting trees on the steep slopes, the Duke employed an unusual technique using a cannon to fire seeds across the hillsides from a distance. This creative 1700s solution reached areas that workers could not easily access by foot.

Location: Perth and Kinross

Part of: Bruar Water

GPS coordinates: 56.77860,-3.93266

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47