Attractions around Tigh Na Cloich Hotel

Blair Castle
Ancient seat of Dukes and Earls of Atholl, a five star attraction set in stunning Highland Perthshire. The Castles history dates back to the 13 th century, has priceless treasures, its own private army and beautiful grounds with wildlife in natural habitat. www.blair-castle.co.uk

Glamis Castle
One of Scotland 's most impressive Castles in a magnificent setting. Childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the II the Queen Mother, and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's famous 'Macbeth'. www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Scone Palace
The crowning place of Scottish Kings, where Macbeth, Robert the Bruce and
Charles the II were crowned, the traditional home of the Stone of Destiny. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and peaceful woodland. www.scone-palace.co.uk

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Known as 'Scotland's Theatre in the Hills' has one of the most skilled ensembles of actors in the UK who in the Summer season allow visitors to see up to 6 different plays in a week. Pitlochry Festival Theatre is truly unique, and now runs a Winter programme . www.pitlochry.org.uk

The Edradour Distillery
Edradour holds the proud distinction of being the smallest distillery in Scotland , and some say the most picturesque. 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 memory. www.edradour.co.uk

Blair Atholl Distillery
One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland with an excellent tour,. central to Pitlochry and a well stocked visitors shop

Queens View & Visitor Centre
Scotland 's finest and most photographed view made famous by Queen Victoria . This is a must see on any trip to Perthshire, six miles west of Pitlochry. There is an audio visual presentation, with visitor shop,tea room and toilets, as well as being an excellent base for some wonderful woodland walks, including a former croft settlement.

Pitlochry Dam and Salmon Ladder
Each year between April and October an average of 5400 Salmon fight their way up stream to the feeding grounds, to spawn in the upper reaches of the River Tummel. They must bypass the Electric dam at Pitlochry by travelling through the interconnected pools that form the 'Pitlochry Salmon ladder' up and around the dam. Come and observe this, you may see a Salmon and watch the interactive exhibition on the theme of electricity from the dam to the customer and Salmon story.

The Scottish Crannog Centre
'Walk over water' This award winning heritage attraction features guided tours of a re-created Celtic Iron age loch dwelling . Exibition centre with video displays of original artefacts and lively hands on crafts bring the past to life . The Crannog lies twenty miles south of Pitlochry on the banks of Loch tay near Kenmore. www.crannog.co.uk

House of Bruar and Falls of Bruar
An emporium of quality goods including Cashmere , Delicatessen foods and wild flowers with an excellent eating hall. All this overlooked by the magnificent Falls of Bruar . You can climb up one side of the gorge rest on the bridge , and admire the setting and come down the other side , a very easy going walk. www.houseofbruar.com

Pitlochry Golf Course
Established in 1908 this is a challenging and very scenic course.. A gradual climb over the first three holes is rewarded by the view from the fourth hole. Generous fairways and many natural hazards make this an ideal holiday course. The Tigh Na Cloich is one of the hotels involved in Pitlochry Golf Week, usually held at the end of April every year. www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk

Big Tree Country
Discover the magic of Perthshire's woodland heritage. Here in the green heart of Scotland are some of the most remarkable trees and woodland of anywhere in Europe .
See the oldest tree in Europe at Fortingall, the world's highest hedge and Britain 's tallest tree in this incredible county. A haven for a huge variety of Plant, Animal and Birdlife. www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk

L och of Lowes Wildlife Centre
Visit the Ospreys. Excellent views from observation hides by the loch shore. Stunning close up live CCTVfootage directly from the nest.Visitor centre with unique displays and friendly staff. A Scottish Wildlife trust.. www.swt.org.uk

USEFUL LINKS

Atholl Estates Rangers Services - The ranger service arranges guided walks 
www.athollestatesrangerservices.co.uk

Adventure Outdoors Dunolly Centre - White Water rafting, archery and nature walks
www.dunollyadventures.co.uk

Pitlochry Walks - Excellent information on stunning local walks in the area
www.pkc.gov.uk/leisure/walks/Pitlochry.htm

Updated Snow conditions for Skiing in Scotland .
www.ski.visitscotland.com/conditions

Highalnd Adventure Safaris
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk

To see more of Pitlochry's attractions www.tripadviser.com

Travel

Easyjet flights to Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow
www.easyjet.com

Ryanair flights to Prestwick, Edinburgh and Aberdeen
www.ryanair.com

Rail travel and timetables Scotland .
www.scotrail.co.uk

Rail travel to Scotland from the south
www.gner.com

Coach and bus travel and timetables in Scotland
www.citylink.co.uk

Daily ferry link from Scotland to Europe
www.superfast.com

EVENT LIST for 2008

Atholl Highlanders Parade 26 th May

Atholl Gathering & Highland Games 27 th May
Target Park Blair Castle

Pitlochry Golf week 3rd- 8th of June
Pitlochry Golf Course

Blair Castle Celtic Night - July 18th

T in the Park July 2008
Balado Park by Kinross

Pitlochry Ladies Open Golf July 7-11th
Pitlochry Golf Course

Pitlochry Golf Highland Gents Amateur Golf August
Pitlochry Golf Course

Bowmore Blair Castle International Horse trials 21-24 th August
Blair castle

Pitlochry Highland Games 13th September
Pitlochry Recreation ground.

Glenfiddich Fiddling Championships -Blair Castle -28th October

Annual International Fiddling Championships held in Castle Ballroom

Summer Entertainment in Pitlochry

Summer Season Pitlochry Theatre April - late October
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Six different plays performed in a week at height of season.

Highland Nights Mondays 23rd May - 3rd September
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
Pipe Band march,
Highland & Scottish dancing and Music.

Eddie Rose & Friends Every Thursday late June -late September
Pitlochry Town Hall
Traditional Scottish entertainment

Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall
Join in the fun or come along and watch May - September