Falls of Moness Waterfall

The Falls of the Braan are a series of cascades on the River Braan in Perthshire, Scotland, located within a managed woodland known as The Hermitage. The site is notable for the deep, wooded gorge and the main plunge called the Black Linn, with a viewing pavilion sited to overlook the falls.

Walkways and riverside trails provide several viewpoints along a short network of paths through coniferous plantation and native trees, and the site is managed for public access with waymarked routes and a visitor car park. The focal point for many visitors is Ossian’s Hall, an 18th-century viewing pavilion that stands above the main fall and was constructed to frame the cascade.

The Hermitage and the Falls of the Braan lie near the village of Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, in central Scotland; the woodland is a short walk from the local car park and is a common stop on drives through the region.

• Best viewpoint: The best single viewpoint is from Ossian’s Hall, which looks directly down onto the main drop known as the Black Linn.
• Trail conditions: Trails are on managed woodland paths with steps and can be slippery when wet; sturdy footwear is recommended.

What to See#

• Ossian’s Hall: Built to overlook the principal cascade, providing a controlled viewpoint and shelter for visitors.
• Black Linn Falls: The main cascade on the River Braan where water drops into a narrow, tree-lined gorge and creates a deep plunge pool known as the Black Linn.
• Riverside trails: Waymarked woodland paths run beside the river and through plantation forest, providing multiple viewpoints and a short circular walk popular with visitors.

The Falls of Moness are accessed via local roads and footpaths in Scotland; drive to the nearest village or car park and follow waymarked trails to the falls. Exact approach points depend on local footpath networks.

• The Falls of Moness is best seen after light rain when flows are stronger, but avoid immediately after heavy storms when paths can be muddy and slippery.
• Stand on the viewing platforms at the Hermitage (if present) to photograph water, but also walk some of the lower trails for different perspectives.