Things to do in Pitlochry

There is always plenty to do in Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire regardless of the time of year.

Castles, stately homes & distilleries abound, lovely walks, spectacular scenery, and plenty of cosy pubs and eateries. For the more energetic there are winter sports, hill walking, rafting, horse riding, fishing plus many other country pursuits.

Events this year include:

Pitlochry Amber Festival & Enchanted Forest 30th October - 7th November
Scottish Wildlife Safaris - all year round
Swing of Kilts. A weekly Scottish variety show, Oct - Dec
A full Autumn & Winter programme at Pitlochry's famous Festival Theatre.
Plenty of impromptu music sessions in many of the areas pubs. (a don't forget Pitlochy's Ne'er Day Street Party)

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
4th May to 13th Oct. Perthshire's famous theatre is set to burst back onto the Scottish arts scene for its 50th Anniversary season this year. A full programme of drama will see six productions rotating daily as part of Pitlochry's unique rolling repertoire - not to mention all the usual concerts, art and fine dining! Call:01796 484626
www.pitlochry.org.uk

The Edradour Distillery
Scotland's smallest distillery.
Mon - Sat: 9.30 - 5.00pm
Sunday: 12.00 - 5.00pm
Shop only Nov - Feb
Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 4.00pm
Closed 2 weeks between
Christmas and New Year.
Off A924 Pitlochry to Braemar road, just outside Pitlochry.
Call: 01796 472095
www.edradour.co.uk

Blair Athol Distillery
(Pitlochry) One of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. Within easy walking distance of town centre.
Well stocked Distillery Shop.
Open for tours all year round.
Call: 01796 482003

Blair Castle
Is set in spectacular scenery and has been the home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl for over 700 years. Open daily 1 April to 26 Oct, 10am to 6pm (last entry 5pm). Situated 6 miles north of Pitlochry, on the B8079 at Blair Atholl.
Call: 01796 481207 - www.great-houses-scotland.co.uk/blair

Moulin Brewery
Tiny craft brewery producing 4 ales, including Braveheart Ale, with souvenir bottled beer available. Free guided tours 12.00 to 3.00pm daily (not Tue and Wed). Situated behind the 300 year old Moulin Hotel, in the north of Pitlochry
Call: 01796 472196

Scottish and Southern Energy visitor Centre
Your chance to see a fully operational power station, part of a massive network in the north of Scotland. You will also learn all about the salmon, king of fish, as part of our audio-visual interactive presentations. It is also possible to view migrating fish in the salmon ladder viewing chamber.
Open 7 days, April to October 10am to 5.30pm.
Call: 01796 473152


Moulin
(maohlinn and Old Gaelic term meaning 'smooth rounded hill')
Has been an important settlement for some two thousand years and claims to be the most ancient settlement of the upper Tay valley. In the graveyard there is a 12th century crusader's gravestone with a two handed sword carved on it's surface. There is a 'Jong' tree to which offenders were shackled. Descriptive plaques give full explanations.

The Scottish Crannog Centre
This award-winning heritage attraction features guided tours of a recreated Celtic loch-dwelling. Exhibition Centre with videos and displays of original artefacts; and lively "hands-on" crafts.
www.crannog.co.uk

Queen's View
Scotlands finest and most photographed view, 6 miles west of Pitlochry on B8019. Free exhibition and audio-visual presentation with Forest Shop and Tea Room.
Open 10.00am - 6.00pm daily

Pitlochry Dam
was constructed between 1947 & 1951, creating Loch Faskally some 5km in length. In order to allow some 5000 salmon to pass upstream each year, a 311m long fish ladder was created incorporating a viewing window in one of the three resting pools.Visitor centre, audio-visual presentation.