Discover Pitlochry & Beyond

Pitlochry’s location in the geographical centre of Scotland means we here, at Atholl Palace Hotel are just stone’s throw away from an abundance of popular attractions and activities. With an unlimited choice to choose from, there is something to suit all ages and abilities in Pilochry and beyond.

Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire

Pitlochry is one of Scotland’s most marvellous and vibrant places to visit and is primarily a holidays destination which caters for holiday makers all year round. Full of history and culture, Pitlochry town has retained many stone Victorian buildings. Visit the popular and historic sites of Blair Castle and Gardens, Queen’s View, any of the three local distilleries and learn all about the rich history they have to offer. Being at the very heart of Highland Perthshire, Pitlochry is one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland with many lochs, rivers, glens and high hills forming its majestic highland landscape. What sets the area apart from other areas of Scotland is that the bottoms of the glens are rich and fertile with many magnificent trees and farmland. Discover the well-known and most visited historic Salmon Ladder and Dam, as well as walking trails such as Ben Vrackie and many more. The choices are endless.

There is an excellent range of outdoor activities in and around Highland Perthshire from white water rafting, highland Safris tours to see the wildlife, golf, salmon fishing, walking, road and off-road cycling, to name a few. White water rafting along the River Tay is an outdoor activity that is based around Aberfeldy. There is golf and horse riding at Kenmore, to bike hire with us in Pitlochry and cycle coaching and cycle tours from anywhere in Highland Perthshire. Highland attractions, unique to this part of Scotland include castles, Queens View probably the most photographed view in Scotland, to the Scottish Crannog Centre, a unique recreated lochside dwelling on Loch Tay. Other highland attractions that are unique to Highland Perthshire are the Hermitage at Dunkeld described as one of the most elaborate furnished decorative garden buildings in Scotland, to the Blair Atholl Watermill, the oldest working watermill in Scotland.

Pitlochry and the surrounds are justifiably proud of its Victorian heritage and tourism traditions, and offers visitors much to enjoy.

Stay with us at Atholl Place Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel is ideally located for the best of tourist attractions and outdoor activity opportunities in Pitlochry and the surrounds of Highland Perthshire. Book your overnight stay and relax and unwind in one of our unique and quirky guestrooms. As our guest enjoy access to our leisure facilities which boasts an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym. Before our live music starts, why not experience delicious dining where we offer a tempting selection of food and beverage options during your stay. Our menus offer value and variety and our chefs pride themselves in showcasing Highland Perthshire’s world class ladder with the use of sourcing local Scottish produce.