Pitlochry is famous for its scenic walks. There are plenty of well-signposted
forest trails and designated mountain bike routes.
The city is also famous for its hydroelectric dam and its salmon ladder. Here
the salmon do not actually jump up the ladder but swim through the interconnecting
pipes. There is an observation chamber, which allows visitors to watch the salmon
underwater through a large plate glass window.
Pitlochry has many indoor attractions and a huge range of accomodation. You
can visit the Dam Visitor Centre next to the extensive hydroelectric scheme
built between 1947 and 1950. Learn the secrets of malt whisky making at Blair
Atholl and Edradour distilleries, or pot making at Pitlochry Pottery.
To the north lies the dramatic Pass of Killiecrankie, scene of a famous battle,
with a visitor centre operated by the National Trust for Scotland.
In Blair Atholl, you can see the white-turreted Blair Castle with its superb
collections of paintings and armoury. Alternatively, you can learn about traditional
everyday life at the Atholl Country Collection, the Blair Atholl Mill, a working
oatmeal mill, or at the Clan Donnachaidh Centre at Bruar.
Outside Pitlochry is ancient Moulin. Try the wonderful homemade beer at the
local pub. You can also enjoy some of Scotland's finest salmon and trout angling
hereabouts, particularly on the River Tay.
Pitlochry is famous for its theatre festival that runs from May to October,
and at its peak, you can see as many as seven plays in six days as well as music
concerts and all sorts of other cultural events.
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