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Attractions in Pitlochry
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Pitlochry is the largest town in
Highland Perthshire with a winter population of some 6,000
residents. In the summer this rises considerably with the
seasonal workers and of course the many tourists. Pitlochry
sits in a natural amphitheatre beneath Ben Vrackie and the
river Tummel at its base.
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The Atholl Palace Hotel
Museum. This museum occupies some 10 original rooms from
the Victorian era. It tells the story of tourism in Scotland
and the development and life of Pitlochry’s most picturesque
hotel. Learn about its design and construction in the
Scottish Baronial Victorian .style. See life as a Victorian
guest including an original guests bedroom/
bathroom with wash closet. See life as an employee at the
hotel from Amy Baird’s 1920 Laundry room to the servants
accommodation of the time.
There is an audio visual presentation, from its
construction, to its life as a hydrotherapy retreat, a
school during the wars-up to the modern day. Open 7
days all year 10am to 5pm.
Atholl Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5LY
Tel: 01796 472400
www.athollpalace.com
 Pitlochry
Festival Theatre operates a unique rep system which
offers a different show every night of the week – two on
matinée days! In the 2010 Summer season choose from Kiss Me,
Kate, a smash hit musical comedy, Michael Frayn’s classic
comedy, Noises Off, Oscar Wilde’s dangerous, witty & ever
popular An Ideal Husband, & a riotous nautical comedy, Rough
Crossing by Tom Stoppard. Then there’s a second slice of
Americana in Bus Stop, William Inge’s bittersweet romance or
Nana by Olwen Wymark: sinful, scandalous & sexually charged!
Plus: Gallery, Shop, Café, Bar & Restaurant & Explorers
Garden, as well as comedy, concerts, talks, tours, hiper
(youth arts initiative) & workshops.
Tel: 01796 484626 PH16 5DR
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Edradour Distillery
is Scotland’s smallest and most picturesque distillery, no
matter what the time of year.
Nestling in the hills east of Pitlochry, Edradour stands
alone as Scotland’s last distillery to produce a
hand-crafted malt in limited quantity, unique quality and by
methods which to other distilleries are. just a fond distant
memory.
 Tours incl a dram and video
Opening Hours Mon-Sat Sundays
Jan & Feb 10am-4pm Closed.
Mar & Apr 10am-4pm 12-4pm
May & Oct 10am-5pm 12-5pm
Jun thru Sept 09.30-5pm 12-5pm
Nov & Dec 10am-4pm 12-4pm
Last tour 1hr before closing time. Closed Jan 1&2 and
Dec 25&26.
Off A924 Pitlochry to Braemar Rd,
PH16 5JP Tel: 01796 472095
www.edradour.co.uk
Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry,
one of the oldest working Scottish distilleries. A 10 min.
walk S. from town centre. Open for tours all year. Jan to
end June please call 01796482003 in advance for opening
times. July to Oct open Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5pm and Sunday
10am - 5pm (July & Aug to 5.30pm). Last tour 1 hour before
closing.
PH16 5LY e.mail:-
blair.athol.distillery@diageo.com
www.discovering-distilleries.com
McKAYS BAR & RESTAURANT, providing a full
summer programme of traditional and contemporary music, live
big screen sports and late night discos. Refurbished front
of house with open fires. The entertainment venue in the
Highlands, offers all day food and beer. Children welcome.
Open all year from 11am to 1.30am Fri & Sat, 1am
Thurs, 00.30am Tues and Wed.138 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry. Tel:
01796 473888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk PH16 5AG
Pitlochry in
Bloom are responsible for the floral displays in the
town. Winners of over 50 Awards . They are delighted to be
chosen by the Royal Horticultural Society judges as a
finalist in the Champion of Champions category in Britain in
Bloom 2010. Events over the summer include the famous Green
Park Hotel Coffee Morning held in June and our successful
Secret Gardens Day, which sees local gardens opened to the
public on Sunday August 1st in 2010.
www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk
 Pitlochry Dam was
constructed between 1947 and 1951, creating Loch Faskally
some 5km in length. In order to allow an average of 5,000
salmon to pass upstream each year, a 311m long fish ladder
was created incorporating a viewing window in 1 of the 3
resting pools. The power station, located in the dam wall,
has a visitor centre with presentations on hydro electricity
and the life cycle of river salmon.
 Moulin
Brewery. This tiny craft brewery produces 4 real ales,
including Braveheart Ale, with souvenir bottled beer
available. Free tours by Brewer, Monday-Friday 9.00am -
4.30pm. Situated behind the 300 year old Moulin Hotel, in
the centre of Moulin village just north of Pitlochry. Tel:
01796 472196 PH16 5EW
www.moulininn.co.uk
Moulin (maohlinn is an Old Gaelic term meaning ‘smooth
rounded hill’) has been an important settlement for some
5000 years and claims to be the most ancient settlement of
the upper Tay Valley. In the graveyard, look for the 12th
Century crusader’s gravestone with a two handed sword carved
on its surface and the ‘Jong’ tree to which offenders were
shackled. Descriptive plaques give full explanations.
Pitlochry & Moulin Heritage Centre. The Kirk
founded by St Colm built in 1813 occupies the site of the
original church lost by fire. Exhibits & interesting
displays of historic interest are on view together with the
facility to enable you to research your family history &
roots. The graveyard contains interesting tombstones
including a Crusader’s grave & the Jong Tree - legend has it
to be the hanging tree. Situated in Moulin village, outside
Pitlochry on the Braemar Rd. PH16 5EH
www.moulinkirk.co.uk
 Sunnybrae
Cottage dates back over 200 years. From their archaeological
inves- tigation, Historic Scotland developed an interpretation
plan. There is a rare example of a Highland cruck-framed roof,
evidence of a hanging lumb in the kitchen area and 6 or 7
different thatches.
It is anticipated that it will be opened to
the public in the future. Today you can view the property from the
outside.
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