Pitlochry, what to see and do in this beautiful town in Scotland

In your trip through the Highlands Scottish Highlands, a recommended visit is the town of pitlochry, which you find north of Edinburgh, on one of the routes that will lead you to the Lake Ness.

pitlochry It is a small holiday village (it has less than 3.000 inhabitants) that achieved its greatest fame after the visit that the queen Victoria in 1842, when it was housed in the nearby Blair castle.

At that time, the British queen said that pitlochry was one of the most beautiful towns in Europe.

Located the heart geographical of scotland, riding a the region of Perthshire already halfway between Edinburgh and Inverness, this pretty town is known for the beauty of its natural environment.

Curiosities about the history of Pitlochry

The history of pitlochry dates back to Celtic times, when the area was inhabited by local tribes.

During the Middle Ages, the village It became an important commercial and transportation center, thanks to its strategic location in the way between the North and southern Scotland.

It was already in the 19th century when pitlochry became a popular tourist destination in scotland thanks to its natural beauty and the construction of the Inverness to Perth railway line.

Visitors came to pitlochry to enjoy nature, fishing and hunting.

During the World War I, pitlochry It became an important military training center, and many soldiers were trained there before being sent to the front.

Currently, during your walk through Pitlochry you will enjoy a charming town with a long central street dotted with very beautiful stone houses of victorian style.

You can also enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as hiking, fishing, hunting and cultural tourism.

In addition, the town has numerous shops, restaurants and accommodation, making it an ideal destination for a Scotland vacation.

What to see and do when visiting Pitlochry and surrounding areas

Si vas a visit Pitlochry in summer, you will be able to see a great atmosphere of tourists, because this town, in addition to its beauty, is characterized by its various hiking and nautical activities, the latter carried out in the nearby Tummel Lake.

And if you have the chance to visit Pitlochry in October, you will coincide with the celebration of Sound and light show known as The Enchanted Forest, which takes place in the nearby Faskally Forest, and which attracts around 20.000 visitors to the town every year.

The fame of pitlochry as a mountaineering activity center It dates back to the time after the arrival of the railroad, in 1863, which made it easy for this town to become a destination for hikers to climb the mountains that surround the town.

In fact, something that will catch your attention are the numerous clothing and accessories stores for hiking and mountaineering that you can see during your walk through the town.

One of the highlights of the area is the gazebo known as Queen's View, which takes its name from having been visited in its day by the queen Victoria, and from which you can see beautiful views of the Tummel Lake.

Another notable point is the one known as Fish Ladder, a kind of staircase-shaped ramp that was placed when a dam was built in 1947 that gave rise to the artificial lake Loch Faskally, which allows the salmon to rise to the upper part of the river.

Likewise, near Pitlochry is a scotch whiskey distillery that you can visit, the Blair Athol.

And, of course, when on your route you pass through pitlochry You should not stop approaching the aforementioned Blair castle, which was the reason why in its day the queen Victoria will reach this area of ​​the Scottish Highlands.

Map: where it is and how to get to Pitlochry

To reach pitlochry you must go along the A9 road that connects the city of Perth with Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.