Attractions in Pitlochry

 

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Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon
Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie
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The junction of atholl road and west moulin road in the centre of pitlochry

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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Atholl Palace Museum PH16 5LY

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/Atholl Palace Hotel Museum 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 TheatrePitlochry 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

 


Edradour Distillery. Scotland's smallest distillery.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.

Edradour Distillery, Scotland's smallest distillery.  Pitlochry Highland Perthshire.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 PH16 5LY

 

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, Pitlochry 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

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.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. Producing 4 real ales, free tours by brewer.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. May be the most ancient settlement of the upper Tay Valley.

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.


Moulin Kirk Trust, Moulin, Pitlochry, Highland Pertshire

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

 


The 200 year old highland cottage called sunnybraeSunnybrae 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.


Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon / Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie / Dunkeld and Birnam / Pitlochry / Strathtummel a