Pitlochry
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.705, -3.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | NN 94 58 |
| Population: | 2,860 |
| Dialling code: | 01796 |
Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross, Scotland is a compact Victorian resort set on the banks of the River Tummel beside Loch Faskally, acting as a gateway to the southern Cairngorms. The town grew after the arrival of the railway in the 19th century and is dominated by walks up Ben Vrackie, which gives fine views over the surrounding glens.
It mixes tourism and local industry: the Pitlochry Dam and hydro scheme created the loch and a well-known salmon ladder, while small whisky producers such as Edradour add character. Cultural life centres on the Pitlochry Festival Theatre and seasonal events like the Highland Games, so the economy leans heavily on hospitality, outdoor pursuits and heritage tourism.
Postcode districts covering Pitlochry
Most populated places nearby
- Perth 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberfeldy Place 7.7 miles
Example postcodes in Pitlochry
PH16 5HT, PH16 5DA, PH16 5ED, PH16 5AW, PH16 5FJ, PH16 5EW, PH16 5FD, PH16 5HQ, PH16 5DY … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 54 miles
- Inverness Airport 59.1 miles
- Pitlochry Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Blair Atholl Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels in Pitlochry Ad
- Pine Trees Hotel Pitlochry 4
- Knockendarroch Hotel 4
- Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa 5
- Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel 3
- Mckays Hotel Bar & Restaurant 3
- The Atholl Palace 4
- The Acarsaid - Pitlochry 3
- Moulin Hotel 3
- Fisher's Hotel 4
- Scotlands Spa Hotel 3
Schools in Pitlochry
- Pitlochry High School All ages
Local points of interest
- Balnakeilly Estate 1 mile
- Lude House Estate 5.3 miles
- Bolfracks Estate Estate 9.2 miles
- Taymouth Castle Estate 12 miles
- Dalmunzie Estate Estate 12.3 miles
- Forest of Atholl Forest 13.5 miles
- Drummond Hill Forest 13.7 miles
- Murthly Castle Estate 14.8 miles
- Forest of Alyth Forest 15.4 miles
- Forter Castle Historic site 15.7 miles
- Inchtuthil Archaeological site 16.3 miles
- Tulchan Lodge Estate 16.9 miles