Introduction

Pitlochry, like its neighbour Dunkeld, is ideally situated in central Scotland. This is because the village (pop 2800) is an excellent base for touring.

Pitlochry is eighty- five miles NNE of Glasgow and seventy miles N of Edinburgh.

The name translates from Gaelic as ‘place of the stepping-stones’. This is because of proximity to the River Tummel, a tributary of the River Tay.

At Pitlochry can be found a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets. Most importantly, there are many local shops and restaurants. Furthermore. just ten miles to the north, along the A9, is the upscale shopping centre known as House of Bruar.

Local sites and places of interest

Within the confines of the village can be found the undernoted places of interest.

Heathergems is a unique business which manufactures high quality jewellery from locally grown heather.

Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery where tours and tastings are available.

Pitlochry Dam, a hydro-electric power station which has its own visitor centre together with a fish ladder.

Explorers Garden which is also known as the Scottish Plant Hunters Garden. This site is located close to the theatre mentioned above.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is well regarded in the arts community. Most importantly, there is a rolling programme of performances throughout the year.

Black Spout Waterfall. This is accessed via trail which leaves the road close to Blair Atholl Distillery.

Activities and places of interest further afield.

Edradour Whisky Distillery is just three miles from Pitlochry. Tours and tastings are available.

Killiecrankie Visitor Centre is just four miles to the north, along the A9. Here can be found a stunning, deep gorge which was site of the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.

Blair Castle is located about seven miles to the N.W., along the A9. This is an extensive visitor attraction which is also the seat of the Duke of Atholl.

Queen’s View is accessed via a narrow, scenic road off the A9. Here there are stunning views over Loch Tummel. Location is about seven m iles west of Pitlochry.

Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery is about thirty one mile to the N.W. along the A9 highway. Tours and tastings are available.

Fort William is seventy five miles to the west whilst Fort Augustus, on the southern tip of Loch Ness, is eighty-nine miles to the N.W.

White water activities operate at Grandtully. This is about nine miles to the S.W. Companies offering activities can be found at nearby Logierait and Aberfeldy.

Fishing is available on the rivers Tummel and Tay. Also, Pitlochry is home to a 18 hole golf course and there are multiple hiking routes in the vicinity.

More information.

For more information on Pitlochry and sightseeing in Scotland please refer to Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4