Pitlochry Guide & Reviews Top Things to See & Do in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire
Pitlochry is a year round destination sitting in the Perthshire Highlands. Located on the banks of the River Tummel under mountain Ben-Y-Vrackie, Pitlochry is a wonderful and charming village providing easy access to the local sights such as Kenmore, Kinloch Rannoch and Rannoch Moor.
The summer months are very busy with tourists who come to soak up the pristine natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, lochs and river. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of things to see and do to keep you entertained.
During the winter there are plenty of activities for all the family. Hill walking is popular as is ski touring when there is sufficient snow cover. Deer stalking and shooting continue through the winter months and it is possible to fish for large pike before the salmon fishing season opens on 15th January. Whisky distillery tours are popular during the winter - sampling the local whisky or "water of life".
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Region | Perthshire Highlands |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh (68 miles) |
| Nearest distillery | Blair Athol |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Mountain Biking | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Skiing | ✔ Aviemore - 62 miles |
| Fishing | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
Featured Pitlochry Cottages
Pitlochry Holiday Rentals
The self catering accommodation in Pitlochry are a mix of lovely log cabins and cottages, many of which are built in Victorian Scottish Baronial architecture style. The main things people look for in a holiday rental during the summer is a BBQ and during the winter a log fire and you'll find that many of the self catering properties are equipped with both!
Things To See & DO
Pitlochry is a place to visit any time of year and there is never a dull moment. Some of the more popular activities include....
Skiing
Pitlochry is fortunate to be close to the bustling town of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. The drive to the gateway of the Scottish Highlands takes around 1 hour to cover the 62 miles. When snow conditions are good, skiing in the Cairngorms can be as good as the Alps. For apres-ski, there are many cafes, fantastic restaurants, wine bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained until the early hours.
Loch Lomond
This stunning loch sits in the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - a place of pristine natural beauty. Its perimeter is 153kms and along the shore you will find many sandy beaches. You can rent a boat and explore the loch and visit one of the Loch's islands.
There are also many excellent golf courses in the area including the Championship course at the Carrick golf club.
Crannog - Loch Tay
The Crannog Tourist Centre is a must see attraction. A Crannog is an ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland and date from the early Iron Age some 2,500 years ago.
The Highland Perthshire Crannogs were originally timber-built roundhouses supported on piles or stilts driven into the lochbed and used as fishing stations, hunting or as homes.
Our view on Pitlochry
Pitlochry is best described as one of those lakes & mountains destinations you will go back to time after time. A very pretty area, full of life, excellent value and a perfect family holiday destination. Pitlochry is also a great base to explore the other beautiful villages around Loch Tay and the Perthshire Highlands.
