On 27 July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when a Jacobite army led by ’Bonne Dundee’ defeated the government forces under General Hugh Mackay. The spectacular wooded gorge, much admired by...

Pitlochry Dam was constructed between 1947 and 1951, creating a man-made loch as well as a breeding site for greylag geese. This loch was named Loch Faskally and is approximately 5 kilometres long. The dam is home to the...

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a theatrical haven offering a unique cultural experience in beautiful countryside on the banks of the River Tummel. It is a long established and well respected theatre company famous for its classic dramas, concerts and more....

Pitlochry Power Station is home to the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre where you can learn how the hydro generation schemes were built and the history of hydro electricity in Scotland from its origins in the 1940s to its recent...

Pitlochry Walks provides nearly 41 miles of paths and tracks which have been joined together to form individual circular routes. Combinations of these walks can be linked to offer a wide choice of scenery, distance and destination to suit...

The River Tummel runs a picturesque 58-mile course from Loch Rannoch to the River Tay in Perthshire, passing through Pitlochry. The upper reaches of the river are the final destination for the salmon that work their way upstream from their...

Pitlochry is famous for its hydro-electric dam and salmon ladder. The ladder was specially constructed to enable salmon to by-pass the dam and make their way upstream to Loch Faskally above. It is estimated that approximately half a million visitors...

The suspension bridge across the River Tummel in Pitlochry is constructed of lattice girder pylons and rope cables. A close examination of the steelwork shows that it was manufactured by the Lanarkshire Steel Company using the Seimans Martin Process. It...

Aberfeldy Watermill was built in 1825 and renovated in the early 1980s, and has had further renovations to open it in this present form. The original machinery has been retained and the huge 5m waterwheel can usually be seen in...

Blair Castle has been home to the Atholl family for more than seven centuries and holds an important place in Scotland’s history. It has been a magnet to visitors for generations. One or two have been turned away with a...

Bolfracks Garden is just 1½ miles west of Aberfeldy and is open from the 1st April to 31st October everyday from 10am to 6pm. A plantsmans garden with interesting features from early Spring to late Autumn. May and June are...

An exciting way to experience the exhilaration and freedom of this beautiful part of the Highlands. Operating within 250,000 acres of Highland Perthshire Estate, Highland Safaris offer a unique range of Safaris, led by kilted rangers. Visitors can bring the...

Established in 1991, Highland Safari’s quickly became Scotland’s Premier Land Rover Safari and Event Management company. Today the Highland Safari’s caters for both corporate and leisure activities in the Highlands of Scotland with 4x4 Safaris, activities and dining experiences around...