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31 Best and Fun Things To Do In Pitlochry, Scotland


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With real hospitality, beautiful natural scenery, clear, crisp air, rich history, and delicious food, Pitlochry is the perfect place to stay for those seeking a Scotland vacation.

In addition to providing visitors with a memorable dining experience, Pitlochry’s eateries, pubs, and distilleries will keep you entertained for hours. Visitors can choose between pursuing thrilling activities, such as quad biking and bungee jumping, and spending the day in a more mellow manner by cycling past panoramic scenes, hiking, and playing a round of golf. The picturesque Pitlochry is one of Scotland’s most enticing towns. Its charming design and setting are among its many allures, and the local people are some of the friendliest you’ll ever meet.

Whether you are planning an eventful family trip, a romantic getaway, or simply a weekend of solitude, Pitlochry has something for everyone. Find out what all the fuss is about by exploring the list of amazing attractions Pitlochry has to offer below.  

The 31 Most Popular Things To Do In Pitlochry, Scotland

31. Falls of Tummel

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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30. Grandtully Castle

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Easdale Weem Aberfeldy

29. Balnaguard Glen

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

28. Pass of Killiecrankie

4.5 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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27. Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre

3.9 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: Moulin Kirk Lodge Moulin Square Moulin Pitlochry

Web Address:   https://pitlochryandmoulinheritagecentre.co.uk/

26. Loch Dunmore

4.5 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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25. The Black Spout

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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24. Black Castle Ruins

4.1 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

Web Address:   http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1636

23. Explorers Garden

4.1 ★★★★☆ (39 reviews)

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Location: Port Na Craig Road Port na Craig Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-484626

Web Address:   https://pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/our-theatre-campus/

22. Dunfallandy Stone

4.2 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

Web Address:   http://undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/pitlochry/dunfallandy/

21. Loch Tummel

4.8 ★★★★★ (141 reviews)

20. Linn of Tummel

4.8 ★★★★★ (166 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

Tel:  1350-728641

Web Address:   https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/linn-of-tummel/getting-here

19. Highland Fling Bungee

4.7 ★★★★★ (168 reviews)

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Location: The National Trust Killiecrankie Visitor Centre B8079 Killiecrankie Pitlochry

Tel:  345-366-5844

Web Address:   http://bungeejumpscotland.co.uk/

18. Pitlochry Fish Ladder

4.2 ★★★★☆ (175 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

17. Loch Tay

4.9 ★★★★★ (213 reviews)

16. Iron Suspension Bridge

4.5 ★★★★★ (218 reviews)

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Location: Perthshire Port na Craig Pitlochry

15. Schiehallion

4.7 ★★★★★ (223 reviews)

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14. Soldiers Leap

4.5 ★★★★★ (243 reviews)

Location: Pitlochry

Web Address:   https://visitscotland.com/info/see-do/killiecrankie-gorge-p254551

13. Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

4.4 ★★★★☆ (307 reviews)

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Location: Killiecrankie Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-473233

Web Address:   https://eatatkilliecrankie.co.uk/

12. Garry Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (330 reviews)

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Location:  Pitlochry B8019

11. Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,240 reviews)

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Location: Grandtully Pitlochry

Tel:  1887-840775

Web Address:   http://highlandchocolatier.com/

10. Queen’s View Visitor Centre

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,643 reviews)

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Location: Queens View Visitor Centre Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-474188

Web Address:   http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/tay-forest-park/queens-view-visitor-centre

Our Top picks

9. Atholl Palace Museum

4.1 ★★★★☆ (31 reviews)

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Location: Atholl Rd. Perth Rd Pitlochry

8. Loch Faskally

4.6 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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7. Black Spout Wood

4.7 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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6. Ben Vrackie

4.8 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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5. Edradour Distillery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (344 reviews)

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Location: Perthshire Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-472095

Web Address:   http://edradour.com/

4. Blair Athol Distillery

4.7 ★★★★★ (506 reviews)

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Location: Perth Road Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-482003

Web Address:   http://blairatholdistillery.com/

3. Faskally Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (665 reviews)

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Location: Pitlochry

Web Address:   https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tay-forest-park/faskally

2. Blair Castle & Gardens

4.5 ★★★★★ (885 reviews)

Location: Blair Atholl Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-481207

Web Address:   https://atholl-estates.co.uk/

1. Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,624 reviews)

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Location: Armoury Road Pitlochry

Tel:  1796-484111

Web Address:   http://pitlochrydam.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Pitlochry, Scotland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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