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April

April's walk is a lovely route in East Perthshire, taking in parts of the Cateran Trail.The route is linear in nature (9 kilometres one way) and follows an ancient right of way across high moorland between Strathardle and Glenshee.From the Middle Ages until the 17th century cattle rustlers (caterans) flourished in the region and made good use of remote hill passes such as this to quickly move herds of stolen cattle and other booty. Cateran raiding parties were feared, with good cause, and numbered anything from 50 to 500 fierce warriors. Favouring dark nights, and often remarkably well informed about their targets, they would descend on richer neighbours when they were off guard. Weddings and other festivities often provided an opportunity for a raid - and many revellers would sober up to find their folds empty and their cattle long gone

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