Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld is a very small village with a lot of charm and its cathedral is and especially in its past was the center point of village life.
Today, one part of the cathedral is merely a ruin and maintained by Historic Scotland. The other part still functions as a church. You can walk around the building and observe its architectural beauty. Just imagine what it could have looked like during its high time and you will see why I gave 4 stars. There is a bit of park area to walk around, through the many massive trees and down to the river where you can sit down and relax. From there you can also enjoy a nice view towards Thomas Talfords Dunkeld bridge, which took ages to be build and played its part in history.
All that remains of a large graveyard are graves towards the side cathedral entrance.
The bell tower I believe is part of the ruin and not accessible.
Inside the cathedral you can find a small room on the left near the altar. In there you can read through the cathedral history. The cathedral is also the resting place for the Wolf of Badenoch. Well, you will find its sarcophagus-​effigy there. Born in the 14^th century as the third surviving son of Robert II, the Earl of Buchan was known for his outbursts and short tempered nature and burning down Elgin cathedral. And as Im an old romantic I would think it had something to do with his mistress he could not marry :-).
The cathedral is definitely worth a trip when around the area, and even if it’s not Notre Dame, it still has kept part of its beauty in tact.