Meikleour Hedge, Perthshire

Meikleour Hedge courtesy Visit Britain On the A984/A93 Perth to Blairgowrie road, near Meikleour and south of Rattray is a living hedge planted in 1746. Its claim to fame is as the tallest hedge in the world. At 100 feet (30m) high and spanning 586 yards (539m), it is quite a site.

Located beside the highway, it’s easy to drive right by if you don’t know it’s there. Go slowly for the best viewing or find a spot to park your car and walk to really see it.

Meikleour Hedge in autumn courtesy Visit Britain The hedge is made of beech trees and needs a hydraulic platform and four men clipping for six weeks in order to contain it.

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