Falls of the Braan Waterfall
Dramatic waterfall within Hermitage woodland, Perthshire
The Falls of the Braan at The Hermitage near Dunkeld feature riverside trails, pine wood and Ossian's Hall viewpoints; visitors come for waterfall views, salmon runs and 18th‑century designed landscape features.
Falls of the Braan at a Glance#
Address: The Hermitage, about 2 miles (3 km) south of Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
How to Get to Falls of the Braan#
The Hermitage and the Falls of the Braan are located near Dunkeld, Perthshire. From Dunkeld village, follow local signs to The Hermitage car park (approximately 2-3 miles/3-5 km south); the site is also reachable from the A9 corridor with local parking and waymarked paths.
Tips for Visiting Falls of the Braan#
- Combine the visit with Ossian's Hall and the surrounding Hermitage walk to see multiple views of the River Braan.
- Bring a camera with a zoom lens for compositions of the cascade framed by Douglas firs and Scots pine.
- If visiting in winter, watch for icy paths near viewing platforms - the rock and moss keep these areas damp and slippery.
Best Time to Visit Falls of the Braan#
Spring to early autumn offers the best walking conditions and fuller access to the Hermitage and its viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Falls of the Braan#
Falls of the Braan'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. Moderate rainfall (982 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 122 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 76 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 84 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 53 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 63 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 61 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 66 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 69 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 87 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 11° | 6° | 103 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 97 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 6° | 0° | 101 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
