Discover 8 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Pitlochry (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry fish ladder, and Ben Vrackie. Also, be sure to include Pitlochry Church of Scotland in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Pitlochry (Scotland).
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Pitlochry Festival Theatre is large performing arts theatre located in the town and burgh of Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The idea of a performance space in the area was conceived in the late 1940s by John Stewart, a leading promoter of amateur dramatics in Glasgow. The theatre officially opened on 19 May 1951.[1]
Pitlochry fish ladder
The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season.
Although viewing the ladder is still allowed, the observation tank as of July 2019 has been closed due to "access and safety concerns" Live web feeds are still available via the visitor's centre.[2]
Address: Pitlochry Power Station Port-Na-Craig Rd, PH16 5BF Pitlochry
Ben Vrackie
Mountain in Scotland. Ben Vrackie is a mountain in Perthshire, Scotland. It lies north of the town of Pitlochry and reaches 841 m high at its summit. The summit may be reached easily by a direct path from Pitlochry or Killiecrankie, and commands views of Pitlochry and the surrounding glens.[3]
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Church in Pitlochry, Scotland. Pitlochry Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian Church. The church building is located in Church Road, Pitlochry, in Perthshire, Scotland. The church today serves the tourist town of Pitlochry in the Tummel valley. The church is a category A listed building.[4]
The Black Spout
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Croft Moraig Stone Circle
Tourist attraction in Scotland. Croft Moraig Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle situated four miles southwest of Aberfeldy, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument.[5]
Faskally Forest
Park in Scotland. Faskally Forest, also known as Faskally Woods, is a wooded area in the historic county of Perthshire, Scotland. It is among the mixed woodlands of Perthshire, and is well known for its radiant colours during the autumn. It is one of the early forest lands of Perthshire Big Tree County. Originally a "model woodland" developed in the 19th century with a resort owned by Archibald Edward Butter. In 1953, Faskally was acquired by the Forestry Commission of Scotland to set up a school for training young foresters.
A colourful annual event at Faskally, known as "The Enchanted Forest", received awards consecutively for three years (2011–2013), as the Best Cultural Event in Scotland.[6]
Black Castle of Moulin
The Black Castle of Moulin, is a ruined castle located in Moulin near Pitlochry, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument.
The castle was built about 1326 by Sir John Campbell of Lochawe on an island, or crannog, in a loch, now drained. The castle was torched in 1512, due to a fear of plague, and fell into ruins.[7]