Falls of Bruar
Waterfall Series of scenic waterfalls with riverside walking trails
The Falls of Bruar are a series of cascades and woodland paths in Perthshire, Scotland; walkers follow well-maintained trails to viewpoints, enjoying riverside scenery and Robert Burns’ association with the site.
The Falls of Bruar are a series of cascades on the Bruar Burn in Perthshire, Scotland. The falls became widely known after the poet Robert Burns commented on them in 1787.
A short woodland walk leads to a sequence of waterfalls and rocky cascades set within a wooded gorge, with several simple viewpoints and footpaths following the burn. The route is a popular short outing for walkers and for people seeking a compact riverside scenic walk.
Robert Burns wrote a poem in 1787 urging local landowners to plant trees along the burn to improve the landscape; that literary association helped draw attention to the site and influenced later planting and conservation. The falls have remained a managed woodland and walking area since the 19th century.
Situated in rural Perthshire on the Bruar Burn, the falls lie in central Scotland’s upland countryside, within driving distance of towns in the Perthshire area and accessible from nearby country roads.
- Robert Burns connection: Robert Burns wrote a poem about the Bruar water in 1787 which drew literary attention to the site and prompted tree-planting in the area.
How to Get to Falls of Bruar #
The falls are best reached by car from Pitlochry (about 20 minutes) via the A9 and local minor roads; there is parking near the trailheads. Local buses serve Pitlochry from Glasgow and Inverness, with onward taxi or bus connections.
Tips for Visiting Falls of Bruar #
- Approach the falls via the marked trails from the A9 side for clearer paths and viewpoints.
- Autumn colors intensify the gorge; visit just after rain for more dramatic water flow.
- Bring a camera with a polarizing filter to manage reflections on fast water and wet rocks.
Best Time to Visit Falls of Bruar #
Best in spring for strong flows or autumn for color and clearer light.
Weather & Climate near Falls of Bruar #
Falls of Bruar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1081 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
