Equal distant from both Pitlochry and Blairgowrie on the A924, Kirkmichael is a small but friendly Highland village. It has the usual village amenities – pubs, shop, petrol garage and church.
The tranquil
Main Street
through the village centre with its shop, pubs and petrol station
Kirkmichael Church
and churchyard sits by the roadside and welcomes its congregation each Sunday from near and far.
On the banks of the River Ardle runs the ‘
Bannerfield’
which literal meaning is the field where the banner was raised.
Black Craig Bridge Lodge,
built early 1800s, is situated on the bridge at the entrance to Black Craig Castle
A row of pretty cottages named
Williamston
which, prior to the building of the bridge, was once a separate village
Kirkmichael Bridge
from the Bannerfield where the Strathardle Gathering and Highland Games are held each August
The
River Ardle
passes through the centre of Kirkmichael on its way down to the River Tay,
Around Kirkmichael Village
Cruachan
, nestling in
Strathardle,
is wearing its Summer mantel