Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

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Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

The Birks of Aberfeldy in Perth and Kinross, as seen in today 's photo is a steep area of land covered with many trees and a valley passing through. Aberfeldy is a small market town situated in the upper reaches of River Tay. Surprisingly enough the town does not have a theatre, or a music hall however has two community venues used for music and drama. J.K. Rowling the well-known author purchased the Killiechassie house on the banks of River Tay. The Highlands north of Aberfeldy has a rich deposit of a mineral called baryte which is used as a weighting agent to prevent blow-outs in gas and oil wells.