Blair Athol

Blair Athol is an estate in , , and has an elevation of 1,344 metres. Blair Athol is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Castlereigh Dam and Maskeliya Dam.

Dam
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists. is situated 3 km northwest of Blair Athol.

Dam
The is a large gravity dam at , in the of . Along with the , the dams are the highest point and beginning of the Laxapana Hydropower Complex, involving a number of dams, penstocks, and hydroelectric power stations. is situated 3 km west of Blair Athol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maskeliya and Dickoya.

Town
is a town in the of . It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka.

Town
Dikoya is a town in in the of . Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with . is situated 4 km northeast of Blair Athol.

Town
is a major town in the of , governed by the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council. is a major centre of the Sri Lankan tea industry. is situated 5 km northeast of Blair Athol.

Blair Athol

Latitude
6.8508° or 6° 51′ 3″ north
Longitude
80.5773° or 80° 34′ 38″ east
Elevation
1,344 metres (4,409 feet)
Open location code
6MR2VH2G+8W
Geo­Names ID
1249852
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