Whisky, tartan and the road to the Highlands! (Pitlochry in General)

Member Name: dougal868

Product:	Pitlochry in General
Date:	18/10/08 (8 review reads)
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Advantages: A lovely town in a lovely area - breathtaking scenery and lots to see and do.

Disadvantages: Can be very touristy.

Pitlochry is a beautiful town set in rural Perthshire. Largely Victorian in architecture which can especially be seen in the bustling main street.

The town's location, on one of the main routes to the Highlands, does tend to make it a bit of a tourist hub with coaches frequently stopping for rest breaks and leg stretches! This does make it a bit of touristy town but it doesn't really spoil it.

Pitlochry is small but has a lot to do both in the town and also nearby. There is a theatre, distillery (Bells), jewellery factory, children's funpark (summer months) and Blair Castle is only a short drive - as well as many lovely walks in the surrounding woodland, countryside and by Loch Faskally. Popping in to the local Tourist Office is a must so you can really get the most out of your visit!

The main street is also packed full of shops - many tourist type shops, woollen mills, whisky shops, gift shops and even a sheep shop!! As well as the chain shops you would expect to find in any small town - WH Smith, etc. There are also a good variety of cafes, restaurants and bars and accommodation can be found in the 2 caravan parks and the many hotels, guesthouses, B&B's and even a hostel.

You could easily spend a long time in Pitlochry doing lots or not doing much and just relaxing!

Summary: Lovely for a visit - you could do lots or not much at all and just relax.