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Visit the beautiful county of Perthshire – the many activities available make it one of the best holiday destinations in Scotland. The main towns are Perth, Pitlochry, Crieff & Aberfeldy. Pitlochry is a delightful Victorian Town nestling in the Perthshire Highlands and is the tourist centre of Highland Perthshire. Pitlochry is centrally placed for exploring the Highlands and is a popular holiday destination. It is famous for the Festival Theatre, Salmon Ladder & Woollen Shops. A visit to the Dam Visitor Centre,& salmon ladder is a must, also learn the secrets of malt whisky making at Blair Atholl & Edradour Distilleries. Pitlochry is great for walking with many sell-signposted forest trails – guided walks & designated mountain bike routes. Pitlochry’s Festival Theatre’s season runs from May to October – at its peak you can see 7 plays in 6 days. Concerts & other entertainments are also staged here. A memorable day can be rounded off by watching the sunset over the picture post-card Queens View where you can also take a look in the Visitor Centre. Some of Scotland’s finest trout & salmon angling is enjoyed here, particularly on the River Tay. Here the salmon don’t actually jump up the ladder – but swim through interconnecting pipes. An observation chamber allows visitors to watch the salmon underwater through a large plate glass window.
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Out and around Pitlochry Other great places to visit around Pitlochry include: Within half a hours drive lies the dramatic Pass of Killiecrankie – scene of the famous battle with Visitor Centre operated by the National Trust for Scotland. The Falls of Bruar near Blair Atholl are a scenic place to visit along with the House of Bruar for fine shopping & dining. Within an easy 90 minute drive from Pitlochry you can easily reach the Lecht Ski Resort – this fantastic activity centre features an excellent dry ski slope – the longest natural run being 900 m, there is also quad bikes, fun karts, chairlifts etc. You are spoilt for choice for visiting famous Scottish Castles in this area – Blair Castle, Drum ,Craithes & Castle Fraser to name a few. There are many great days out from Pitlochry – Perthshire is full of magical places whether you are exploring by car, train, foot or cycling.. Glasgow & Edinburgh are only a hours drive away. There are numerous lochs, forests, mountains & woodlands to explore a must for all outdoor enthusiasts, golfers, fishermen, sailing, hill-walkers & for the more adventurous canyoning
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