Blair Atholl and Bridge of Tilt is the largest village in the area, bounded on the south side by the River Garry and bisected by its tributary, the southerly flowing River Tilt. The area of the village on the left bank of the River Tilt is known as Bridge of Tilt.
Some four miles north of Blair Atholl lie the hamlets of Bruar, Calvine and Struan, where the A9 main road and railway to Inverness leave the broad green valley of Strathgarry in Atholl and begin their ascent through the lofty Drumochter Pass into Badenoch.
The name Killiecrankie derives from Coille Chneagaidh meaning 'wood of the aspen' or 'shimmering wood'. The area is steeped in history and is popular with walkers, anglers and anyone intent on spending time in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.