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Pitlochry is one of Scotland's most beautiful and vibrant places to visit.
In the heart of Scotland with real hospitality, clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery, rich clan history, fine food, plenty of space and lots to see and do. Pitlochry is primarily a holiday destination, which caters for the holiday maker year round in its own special way.
We would ask all visitors to observe the current guidelines, to keep themselves and our Community safe.
Pitlochry has been very busy these past few weeks, so please be patient when you visit. Our Car Parks are on Atholl Road, Ferry Road and West End, please use them. On street parking on Atholl Road and the main side streets is limited to 30 minutes only. Don't get caught out.
Face masks are still required indoors, both in shops and hospitality venues and on public transport and at Railway Stations.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE
The Scottish Public Health campaign asks everyone to follow these 5 simple steps
- Face Coverings are recommended in enclosed spaces. It is Mandatory if using Public Transport to wear a face covering on buses, trains and at Railway Stations. From Friday 10th July, it will also be Mandatory to wear a face covering in all shops. Please adhere to these measures for your own and our community’s safety.
- Avoid Crowded Places – if you go somewhere and it is too busy, for your own safety – LEAVE.
- Clean Your Hands and hard surfaces regularly.
- Two Metre Social Distancing – Please keep 2 metres away from others when out.
- Self Isolate and book a test if you develop coronavirus symptoms. DO NOT TRAVEL
We encourage visitors to please book direct with our businesses, to help them and to make sure you have the most up to date information. Due to inevitable changes taking place in each business, our site will be updated regularly so please keep checking for updates.
To that end, please use our on-line enquiry form which goes straight to the businesses who are open for them to respond to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire.
Are you visiting and staying in Pitlochry and want to find out what's on?
An 81 mile circular challenge, and open to riders aged between 18 and 80, it is Britain's first mass closed-road cycling event and traverses some of the most beautiful parts of Highland Perthshire.
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A Highland Night is an evening of traditional entertainment, full of Scottish Music and Dance, hosted by the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. The evening begins at about 19:30 with the Pipe Band marching.
Play in Scotland's most Iconic Ladies Open Amateur Weeks. A week of Golf and social events second to none. Pitlochry Golf Course is proud to welcome you to the home of the Highland Open.
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Play in Scotland's most Iconic Gents Open Amateur Weeks. A week of Golf and social events second to none. Pitlochry Golf Course is proud to welcome you to the home of the Highland Open.
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The Pitlochry Market will run on every 3rd Saturday from April to October. We also intend to run a weekly market during the 3 main school holiday periods. Easter, Summer and October Holidays.
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With dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score explore the stunning autumn woodland setting of Faskally Wood near Pitlochry. Scotland's premier sound and light experience.
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These games were first held on the 10th September 1852 and have been held annually on the 2nd Saturday in September except for the period of the World Wars. Gates open 9.30 am Games from 10.30am to 5.30pm
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Come along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some of Scotland's best bands. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission: Dancer: £7, Spectator: £2
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The Winter Words Festival is held every February in Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Highlights of some of the names in previous festivals include Gregor Fisher, Michael Palin, Neil Oliver, Christ Bonnington & Vince Cable.
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Cancelled for 2020
The New Year celebration was started by Pitlochry's Community Council to mark the new millennium. It was such a success that it has continued and grown year on year, with some 3,000 people participating each year.
All The Pitlochry Local Groups and Culture Events
Known affectionately by many as the “Theatre in the Hills”, Pitlochry Festival Theatre (PFT) is a focal point in Highland Perthshire life, offering a varied and exciting programme of events all year round.
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The Pitlochry Winter Lighting Scheme starts in early October and runs until late February each year. The town is illuminated with over 60 winter LED lights and lighting features across the dark winter months.
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Pitlochry is very proud of its busy Station. Direct links to Inverness, Edinburgh and London Kings Cross make for pleasant travelling and enjoying the stunning scenery.
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One of Pitlochry's real strengths as a town is that it has a large number of volunteer groups and organisations, all working for the good of the town each has its own particular area of specialism. Every group contributes something to the town in some way or another, working together, to help to make Pitlochry what it is today, a successful vibrant highland town.
Groups include Pitlochry in Bloom, the Bowling Club, the Atholl Players and the Community Choir to name just a few.
Find Out MoreFind out all the local shops and museums in Pitlochry
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