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Pitlochry Guide 2019 2019/2020 Explore HIGHLAND PERTHSHIRE Aberfeldy, Blair Atholl, Dunkeld, Kenmore, Pitlochry & Rannoch Western Isles Inverness Aberdeen Pitlochry Oban Mull & Iona Stirling St Andrews Glasgow Edinburgh Pitlochry Highland Games Ayrshire & Arran Dumfries & Galloway Part of Explore See ‘What’s On’ visit www.pitlochry-scotland.co.uk Scotland Network 1 THE EDRADOUR DISTILLERY 2 LOCH TAY SAFARIS. A unique cruise on is Scotland’s little gem and a most Loch Tay in a modern, fast, custom built cabin picturesque distillery. Nestling in Rib, exploring the history, heritage & folklore of the hills east of Pitlochry, Edradour Perthshire’s largest loch. Experience the breath produces a hand-crafted malt in very taking scenery & dramatic landscape with the local limited quantity, unique quality and & knowledgeable skipper, you will be enchanted by methods which to other distilleries by the Loch’s mystical charm! Daily Departures are just a fond distant memory. - 7 days a week, April to November. Tel: 01887 Tours include dram and video 820071 Book online - www.lochtaysafaris.net OPENING HOURS 2019: A DAM GOOD PLACE TO VISIT! 3 7th Jan-12th April, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Discover Scotland’s hydro heritage & how 15th April-26th Oct, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm the famous fish ladder works! Situated on 28th Oct-19th Dec, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm the banks of the River Tummel, the new Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre features Last tour 1 hour before stated closing time a gift shop & café with stunning views of Off A924 Pitlochry to Braemar Rd, the Dam & Loch Faskally. OPEN: 7 days PH16 5JP a week, check operating times at www. Tel:01796 472095 (Map Grid: D2) pitlochrydam.com or Tel: 01796 484111. QUEEN’S VIEW. Scotland’s finest and most 4 5 PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATRE photographed view, 6 miles west of Pitlochry on B8019. Forest walks and activities nearby. Attracting over 200,000 visitors Tay Forest Park trail guide available. Visitor each year, PFT is a unique, Centre OPEN April - Oct, 9am - 6pm daily. Scottish, theatrical phenomenon Nov - March, 10am - 4pm daily (excluding which offers a wide range of 25th, 26th Dec and 1st Jan). Entry is free, performances, events and festivals, parking costs £2. PH16 5NR (Also see page all year round. 10). www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland There’s also a Café & Restaurant, 6 BLAIR ATHOL DISTILLERY PITLOCHRY. Shop, Gallery and Explorers Open for tours all year round, including over the Garden to enjoy! Festive Season. Last tour 1 hour before closing. OPENING times vary throughout the year so To discover what’s on: visit: www.blairatholdistillery.com. Mash Tun Call: 01796 484626 Bar offering a wide variety of whiskies, cocktails Click: PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com and food pairings. Blair Athol Distillery, Perth Road, PH16 5LY. Tel 01796 482003 (Map Grid: C3) email:[email protected] (Map Grid: D3) DEWAR’S ABERFELDY DISTILLERY. 7 8 BLAIR CASTLE. Journey through the fascinating Discover Scotland’s ‘Best Visitor past of the Dukes & Earls of Atholl. Explore the Attraction’ (Scottish Thistle Awards). peaceful woodland grove, 9 acre walled garden Their pursuit of whisky perfection began & ruined kirk. Adventure Playground, Deer Park & in 1898, when their stills first produced Tractor Rides for children. Land Rover Safaris, Pony the beautifully balanced Single Malt at Trekking, Fishing & Ranger Activities plus 40 miles the heart of the Dewar’s blend. Tour their of waymarked trails. Restaurant & Gift Shop. OPEN distillery and discover how they double 30th March - 31st Oct 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tel: 01796 age for extra smoothness, and explore 481207 or visit: www.blair-castle.co.uk PH18 5TL the interactive exhibition. Relax in their TASTE PERTHSHIRE - Eat, Shop & Enjoy. 9 welcoming cafe and Whisky Lounge Delicious freshly cooked food in the Restaurant and enjoy a tasting from the John & Takeaway. Clothes & accessory ranges, gift Dewar & Sons Fine Scotch Whisky shop & homeware displays. Tempt yourself in Emporium. Fill your own bottle from the Whisky, Beer & Wine Cellar & indulge your their hand-selected casks. inner foodie in the Deli & Food Larder. *Visit OPEN 7 days (closed Sun in winter) the Highland Cows* Off the A9 at Bankfoot Tel: 01887 822010 PH15 2EB junction, PH1 4EB. OPEN: 7 days - 8am to 8pm. www.DewarsAberfeldyDistillery.com Tel: 01738 787696, www.tasteperthshire.co.uk Discover the best of Perthshire under one roof where you can Eat, Shop & Enjoy the fi nest local produce. NEW - Meet the Highland Cows. www.tasteperthshire.co.uk | Open 7 days - 8am to 8pm Aberfeldy & Weem Aberfeldy, Weem & Grandtully 10 ABERFELDY WATERMILL BOOKSHOP, CAFÉ PERTHSHIRE ESTATES Offer a 11 AND GALLERY. Our vision has been to create a wide range of styles and tweeds also place that inspires, where you can spend half a day tweed bags, shirts, knitwear and or longer. The Watermill has been UK Independent accessories. A full made to measure Bookshop of the Year and has three floors of books, service available. OPEN all year, art and a café serving fine teas, coffee and light meals. 10.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Wed And next door is Homer, our design-led homeware afternoons & Sundays. Burnside, shop. OPEN 7 days 10am-5pm (11am Sun). Aberfeldy, PH15 2AU Tel: 01887 Tel:01887 822896 www.aberfeldywatermill.com 822644 www.perthshire-estates.co.uk Join Biscuit for a WEE ADVENTURE & return 13 Not to be missed! SPIRIT OF WOOD is a unique shopping muddy, tired, happy and inspired! Enjoy the experience in a stunning barn conversion set in beautiful buzz of adventure sports or simply unplug & surroundings. Offering a wide range of quality furniture and replenish your soul in the spectacular outdoors original home accessories and giftware. Something for all of Highland Perthshire. Entertain the kids with tastes and pockets. Activity Days, Birthday Parties and monthly OPEN 7 days 10.00am - 5.00pm all year round, clubs. Book bespoke trips for families, friends uk wide delivery available. and groups. [email protected] Tel: 01887 829899 Mains of Murthly, Aberfeldy PH15 2EA Tel: 07780 675859. www.weeadventures.com www.spirit-of-wood.com Beyond Adventure 19 The Town House 22 7 24 Aberfeldy 20 Splash Whitewater Rafting Dewars Birks Schiehallion Hotel 17 Aberfeldy Distillery Cinema Aberfeldy Bookshop, Cafe & Gallery 10 Black Watch Inn Perthshire Estates 14 11 16 Fountain Bar 13 Spirit of Wood Birks of Aberfeldy 1/2 mile to 15 Thyme at Errichel BLACK WATCH INN & CROFT RESTAURANT 14 15 THYME AT ERRICHEL RESTAURANT popular with locals & visitors alike. Pool table WITH ROOMS. Sitting on the hills above & outside seating. Fantastic selection of Malt Aberfeldy with stunning views over the Tay Whiskies. Real Cask Ales, Fine Wines. The Croft Valley. Trip Advisor Review “the food was Restaurant has a vast menu of food & wines. marvellous - a small, seasonal and very Booking advisable. Famous for Friday Steak well planned menu.” Booking essential. Nights. Watch the latest sports here. Bank Street, Stay * Dine * Celebrate * Create* Shop Aberfeldy, PH15 2BB. Tel: 01887 820699 www.errichel.co.uk Tel: 01887 820850. email:[email protected] Crieff Rd, Aberfeldy, PH15 2EL 16 FOUNTAIN BAR centrally located very popular bar SCHIEHALLION HOTEL luxury accommodation 17 for food, drink and entertainment. Serves food 7 in the heart of Perthshire. A traditional menu, days a week from 12 noon till 9 pm, kids eat for £1 locally sourced & cooked to order, vegetarian & with every paying adult. Regular evening entertainment gluten free options all reasonably priced. Draught live, music, quiz and poker nights. Outside seating beers, real ales, an extensive wine list, premium area in Aberfeldys’ central square. 14-16 The Square, gins & cocktails. Tel: 01887 820 421 OPEN 7 Aberfeldy, PH15 2DD. days 8.00am to 9.00pm reduced food service Tel:01887 820418 www.aberfeldypubs.co.uk times in Winter. 6 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, Email:[email protected] PH15 2AF Email:[email protected] 2 Our web site: www.Pitlochry-Scotland.co.uk is dedicated to providing the best holiday advice. With over 20 years experience in Scottish tourism we give you our best tips on how to get the most from your holiday. To advertise in this guide contact [email protected] Tel: 01796 473335 Aberfeldy, Weem & Grandtully 18 HIGHLAND CHOCOLATIER BEYOND ADVENTURE is a professional 19 IAIN BURNETT provider in outdoor wilderness activities & Take one of the new audio guided experiences. Specialising in canoeing, kayaking Chocolate Tastings & paddleboarding they tailor any adventure to fit by Scotland’s most awarded Master your needs, day taster sessions, micro adventures Chocolatier. Taste Iain’s Velvet Truffles or longer remote expeditions. Drop into the By which have twice received Best Truffle in the River base, try climbing on their wall, become the World by world class chefs, somme- inspired to start your journey. T: 01887 829202 liers and food experts. Visit the small Beyondadventure.co.uk Riverside, PH15 2EB Chocolate Exhibition, browse the elegant gifts and artisan 20 THE UPSTAIRS RESTAURANT AT THE Chocolate Shop TOWNHOUSE HOTEL: The newest hotel and experience the luxurious in Highland Perthshire. Formerly the Palace Chocolate Lounge Hotel, the Townhouse has undergone a serving Iain’s renowned Hot Chocolate, 100% refurbishment from top to bottom, to cakes and coffee. Open 7 days in be one of the very best hotels in Perthshire. Grandtully (between Aberfeldy & Pitlochry) It opened its doors in the summer of 2015. PH9 0PL Tel: 01887 840775 online order Late 1890’s Victorian architecture, today it is service: www.HighlandChocolatier.com owned and run by a local family. The Upstairs Restaurant - has highly rated on Trip Advisor “The best 21 FORTINGALL HOTEL. Discover the delights restaurant in and around Aberfeldy” and “spoilt for choice on the excellent of the Fortingall restaurant and enjoy the chef’s menu and the quality of food was exceptional from Lee with his usual daily menu comprising the very best in local excellent attention to detail.” Also “The meals were produce.
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