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Baldornie is a deserted settlement located 330 metres west-north-west of Ardtulichan in Perthshire, Scotland. The site lies upon bedrock of the Argyll Group, a Neoproterozoic formation comprising psammite, semipelite and pelite that provides the underlying geology of this upland region. These metamorphic rocks, formed over 600 million years ago, weather to create the characteristic soils of the Perthshire hills that would have supported pastoral farming in medieval and post-medieval times.
The settlement represents one of many rural communities established across Scotland during the medieval period, which were later abandoned as land use patterns changed and populations shifted towards larger settlements and planned villages. The specific circumstances of Baldornie's desertion remain undocumented, but such desertions typically occurred between the 15th and 18th centuries, driven by factors including agricultural reorganisation, economic pressures, or migration to urban centres.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9568, recognising its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and rural life in historic Perthshire. The site's position on the metamorphic bedrock of the Argyll Group reflects the broader landscape history of upland Scotland, where communities adapted to the challenging terrain and climate of their environment.
Baldornie, deserted settlement 330m WNW of Ardtulichan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9568. View the official record →
Baldornie is a deserted settlement located 330 metres west-north-west of Ardtulichan in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9568.
Baldornie, deserted settlement 330m WNW of Ardtulichan is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM9568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clunie Wood, An Dun fort (5.9 km), Clachan an Diridh, stone circle 1700m SW of Netherton (7.8 km), Dunfallandy Stone, cross slab (8.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Baldornie, deserted settlement 330m WNW of Ardtulichan's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Baldornie, deserted settlement 330m WNW of Ardtulichan stands on Argyll Group, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is psammite, semipelite and pelite.