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Blairgowrie and Rattray (Blàr Ghobharaidh and Raitear in Gaelic) Blairgowrie - likely Scottish Gaelic Blàr Ghobharaidh and Rattray - possibly from an English language cognate of Scottish Gaelic ràth, meaning fortress + a Pictish term cognate with Welsh tref, meaning settlement) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Amongst locals, the town is colloquially known simply as "Blair". Blairgowrie is the name of several places in the world: Blairgowrie and Rattray, Scotland Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia Blairgowrie, Gauteng, South Africa Category: ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1944 × 2592 pixel, file size: 2. ... // Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Pictish language is the extinct language of the Picts, in what is now Scotland. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... A sign in Linlithgow, Scotland. ... Perth and Kinross (Peairt agus Ceann Rois in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... This article is about the country. ...

The second largest town in Perth & Kinross this twin burgh lies in the Strathmore valley and straddles the River Ericht, which flows into the River Isla and then the River Tay. Rattray is on the east bank and Blairgowrie is on the west. Strathmore is a valley in E central Scotland running from northeast to southwest between the Grampian mountains and the Sidlaw Hills. ... Autumn tints on the River Ericht at Blairgowrie. ... The River Isla is a tributary of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. ... The River Tay looking eastwards from Perth The River Tay, in terms of flow (193 kilometres or 120 miles), is the longest river in Scotland. ...

The town expanded greatly in the 19th century around the many jute mills on the river. It is the market town for the surrounding area and a centre for holidaymakers. Blairgowrie is well known as a passing point for tourists and ski-ers. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century. The word Jute is also used in reference to the Germanic people, the Jutes. ...

Much of the expanding population works in the nearby cities of Dundee or Perth. Soft fruits such as raspberries and strawberries are grown locally. For other uses, see Dundee (disambiguation). ... Perth (Scottish Gaelic: ) is a royal burgh in central Scotland. ... Cultivated raspberries The raspberry (plural, raspberries) is the edible fruit of a number of species of the genus Rubus. ... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ...

Sport

Football

Blairgowrie and Rattray is home to the junior football club Blairgowrie F.C. The Scottish Junior Football Association (SJFA) is the organising body for the junior grade of football (soccer) in Scotland. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Blairgowrie F.C. is a Scottish junior football club based in Blairgowrie and Rattray. ...

Skiing

The Glenshee Ski Centre in Glenshee is some 18 miles to the north on the A93 Braemar road. Glenshee or Gleann Shith (Gaelic for Glen of the Faries) is the largest and oldest commercial ski resort in Scotland. ... Glenshee or Gleann Shith (Gaelic for Glen of the Faries) is the largest and oldest commercial ski resort in Scotland. ... Braemar (Scottish Gaelic, Baile a Chaisteil Bhràigh Mhàrr) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around 58 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. ...

Cricket

Blairgowrie is also the former home of legendary leg spinner John Abit McDonald

Rattray

The traditional ball game of Rattray no longer takes place, but the Rattray silver ball which was the trophy retained by the winners is still in existence. It is believed to have been donated by Sylvester Rattray of Nether Persie who became minister of Rattray in 1591 and continued there until his death in 1623. ^[2] The Rattray silver ball is now kept at Perth Museum and Art Gallery. ^[3] Year 1591 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1623 (MDCXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Famous residents

Bridge over the River Ericht, joining Blairgowrie and Rattray

Blairgowrie was the birthplace of: Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2500x608, 487 KB) Bridge over the River Ericht, joining Blairgowrie and Rattray. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2500x608, 487 KB) Bridge over the River Ericht, joining Blairgowrie and Rattray. ...

• Andy Clyde, actor

Blairgowrie is the hometown of: This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

• Andrew Clark, actor

Twin cities

• Pleasanton, California, USA
• Fergus, Ontario, Canada

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References

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External links

• Blairgowrie & Rattray Community Website
• Blairgowrie, Rattray & East Perthshire Tourist and Visitor Information Guide.