June Photograph Blairgowrie Scotland

June photograph of Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. Blairgowrie 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. 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. The town of Rattray dates back to the mid 11th century. Soft fruits such as raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are grown locally.