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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.
 Highland
Perthshire
is covered by our local radio
station
HEARTLAND FM
broadcasting on FM 97.5
Tel: 01796 474040
Text 07537 402348
or visit
www.heartlandfm.co.uk
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PERTHSHIRE VISITOR
CENTRE. “Free Scottish Liqueur Tasting”. This
Popular venue attracts many off the A9, to its Restaurant,
Deli, shops offering clothing, leisure, sculptures, gifts,
jewellery, collectables, books and music. Whisky Cellar,
Beer and Wine. Sign posted off the A9 at Bankfoot.
PH1 4EB Open, Mon to Sun 9am to 7pm (8pm summer) Tel: 01738
787696
www.PerthshireVisitorCentre.co.uk
 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 PH.16 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 matinee days! This
Summer (our Special 60th Anniversary Season) choose from My
Fair Lady, a perfectly ‘loverly’ musical, Henceforward… Alan
Ayckbourn’s comic tale of man, music and machines, See How
They Run!, a classic, chaotic wartime farce and Trewlany Of
The ‘Wells’ a vivacious Victorian comedy. Then there’s
Privates On Parade, a bawdy musical memoir of National
service and James Bridie’s Dr. Angelus, a disturbing
thriller. Plus: Gallery, Shop, Café, Bar & Restaurant and
Explorers Garden, as well as concerts, talks, tours,
workshops and hiper (youth arts).
Tel: 01796 484626, Sat Nav: PH16 5DR
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
 THE
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 thru Oct 10am-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, PH.16 5JP Tel: 01796 472095
www.edradour.co.uk
BLAIR
ATHOL DISTILLERY, PITLOCHRY, one of the oldest
working Scottish distilleries. A 10 minute walk South from
town centre. Open for tours all year. Jan to end June please
call 01796 482003 in advance for opening times.
January – Easter Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm
Easter – October Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm
July & August only - open until 5.30pm
June – October Also Sunday 10am until 5pm
July & August only – open until 5.30pm
November & December Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Last tour 1 hour before closing. PH16 5LY e.mail:- blair.athol.distillery@diageo.com
www.discovering-distilleries.com
McKAYS BAR AND 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. PH16 5AG
Tel: 01796 473888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
PITLOCHRY IN
BLOOM won their third Gold Medal from the RHS in
the “Champion of Champions” category & a prestigious invite
to compete again in 2011. Pitlochry in Bloom is responsible
for the floral displays in the town & run events which
include the famous Green Park Hotel Coffee Morning held in
June & our very successful Secret Gardens Day, which sees
local gardens opened to the public on Sunday August 7th in
2011. For updated information please check our diary page on
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 AND 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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