Lodges with Hot Tubs in Pitlochry

Pitlochry is a vibrant Scottish town in a lovely countryside location at the heart of Perthshire. The town has a quintessential feel and is thriving with plenty to see and do when staying here.

Pitlochry Lodges With Hot Tubs - Out & About

There is an eclectic range of independent shops along Pitlochry’s main road where you can purchase a souvenir and support the local businesses.

Pick up a new book along with a hot chocolate at Pitlochry Station Bookshop and have a look at the unique hand-crafted wood products at Angus Clyne Woodturning. Find a memento at Coorie in the Corner or Keepsake Scotland, or a sweet treat at Love Your Sweets.

The Atholl Palace Museum exhibits fascinating displays of art and relics from the area’s past as well as rooms featuring authentic furniture. Black Castle Ruins is a fascinating spot just outside of town and makes for a relaxing stroll through the vast green fields surrounding the ruins.

The River Tummel meanders past the town and the impressive Pitlochry Dam can be seen when walking along the riverside. Learn more about the construction of this structure as well as the local salmon breeding and the use of hydroelectricity in the Visitors’ Centre. Walk along the dam bridge for some stunning views of the river and town.

A visit to the Edradour Distillery, the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland, is highly recommended.

The Distillery is set up as a model village, with a quaint feel created by the lovely stone buildings and traditional small-scale production methods. Another distillery is the Blair Athol Distillery, situated amongst open moorland.

This establishment utilises the fresh source of water from the Allt Dour to add a smooth finish to their whiskey, which can be sampled on a tour of the site.

Pitlochry Lodges With Hot Tubs Sightseeing

Tay Forest Park is just outside of Pitlochry and is a gorgeous forest reserve with lots of hiking routes as well as less strenuous paths for a lighter stroll. The mountain views and idyllic lake settings have that traditional rural Scotland feel.

Here, the Queen’s View is a breath-taking viewpoint overlooking the lake framed by the trees. This spot is popular with tourists for its unforgettable scenery and Queen Victoria even visited the site in 1866.

For more active travellers, a hiking route is available around Schiehallion, a mountain peak near the Tay Forest. Travelling this route is guaranteed to give stunning views of Loch Rannoch and the surrounding mountainside, so be sure to bring a camera.

For cyclists, there are lots of cycle paths for all abilities in the countryside surrounding the town. Plenty of these are accessible for road cyclists, where the path takes you to some unparalleled country viewpoints. There are also routes for mountain bikers wanting a more challenging and active journey.

The Explorer’s Garden is a lovely spot by the river in town for a more relaxed walk. There are lots of blooming flowers and an amazing viewpoint from the David Douglas Pavilion. Walk through the Moongate stone arch for another magnificent vista from the Mela viewpoint.

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