They don’t do tours or food or any retail/shop at the moment (we called ahead to check). We understand from talking to a former employee at another distillery that the family-owned distillery is currently focusing on production and online sales.

A wonderful distillery. Obvious that lots of investment has taken place to enhance the visit experience whilst maintaining the charm. Excellent tour and shop a must see if your in this part of Scotland We've been lots of times and will continue to visit, it's such a fab place.

We were there 3 times. There are a lot of whiskys ,the black sv caskstrength.a lot of... but expensive,even if its signatory vintage at itselve. I talked to the german woman,discreet but not very friendy.i think she was the boss,that's fitting,arogance in my opinion.I spend there not less money.the first 2 times with my kids and it was no problem. But 3 years ago,it was the third time, we was kicked out because of the kids...really really bad..it feels bad,i can understand that they don't get in the destillery or shop,but not allowed on the outside place is bad,since then i never bought any edradour or ballchin or signatory vintage... and i tell it all other people on the tasting i do... we have been in over 50 destillerys in scotland and wales,but in no other we were badly treated... 1 star for the nice location

My two young children and I were enjoying a touring holiday in Scotland and loving the welcome, warmth and hospitality that we received everywhere we went. Unfortunately that all changed when we reached the Edradour Distillery in August 2017 (so long before lockdown), which we found to be a huge disappointment. As a single parent travelling with two young children, I found Edradour unhelpful in the extreme. My two girls, aged 5 and 8, weren't even allowed in the shop (which surprised me) let alone on the tour (which I'd half-expected). Nobody under 12 is even allowed in the Edradour shop due to "company policy." This was all the more disappointing because the first we knew of it was after we had: driven there; parked up; got out of our motorhome; and my children got all excited because they'd bought non-alcohol merchandising at two other distilleries, so both had their pocket-money at the ready... And we were all quite literally refused entry by the kilted bouncers at the shop door! If Edradour had had the decency to make this uniquely inhospitable and anti-family position of theirs clearer somewhat sooner, we'd have saved a lot of wasted time and fuel. And I wouldn’t have had two very disappointed children. Their website would be the obvious place to show how they despise children, or anybody who has the temerity to holiday with them. Fortunately in our 3-4 weeks of travelling around Scotland, Edradour was unique in its blatant lack of hospitality, and everyone else we met and everywhere else we went was genuinely warm and welcoming. Maybe this was also because Edradour’s two bouncers, despite being kilted, most definitely weren’t Scottish judging by their accents. So perhaps Edradour is Scotland’s Least Scottish Distillery, and Scotland’s Least Authentic Distillery, as well as being Scotland’s Least Welcoming Distillery? The irony was the 7 large red & white barrels outside saying WELCOME in big letters, as we very clearly weren't... It's a huge shame really as my children happily spent money in two other distillery shops, and were even allowed on a distillery tour in another (something they both enjoyed and learned from). As far as I'm aware their money hasn't proved any less valid than that of anybody else who was shopping, and neither of them were expecting a product sample before failing to purchase a bottle. I used to buy Edradour whisky but I have not since, and never will again, after this experience with them. My advice to anybody is go to another distillery – any other distillery – because I’m sure you’ll be more welcome there. P.S. I tried putting this review on Trip Advisor *TWICE* back in the day, and on both occasions it got removed. I'll leave you to figure out why. But it's great that Google Reviews are truly independent, and so can provide an honest and balanced impression.

Used to be the loveliest little place 20 years ago. Went back ten years ago and they wouldn't even let us through the gate because we had children, not even allowed on the grounds. Tried again today and it's closed for the foreseeable future, can't say I'm surprised. Signs everywhere telling you the cameras are watching, no parking, no entry, etc. They don't want you in the car park so much there's a barrier and a gate! And more signs of course.

Without a doubt one of the best Distillery tours in Scotland. Angie our guide was not only very knowledgeable shone through, adding an extra level to the tour, that you simply do not get elsewhere. Visiting the barrel store room and being able to literally smell the Angel's share was a great treat.

Had a very informative and interesting tour in the smallest whisky destillery in Scotland. Can definitely highly recommend this place, very well trained and lovely staff to show us around and patiently explain every step in the process of whisky making, which, compared to bigger and more commercial places, are still visible.

Fantastic tour, great staff and guides with awesome whisky and the best cream liqueur around! Just visited for the second time, our guide Ian was fantastic and the Signature Whiskies are a must from the tasting bar!

To get here you will encounter some very narrow streets and it might seem a road to nowhere...but keep going, it is right around the corner. Scotland's only Single Malt Distillery that works the old fashioned way. The tour was very informative and our guide a true bard, he told the stories around this distillery with so much passion and eloquence, it was a joy to listen. And the tasting wasn't shabby either 😁. It is more than worth your time.

Just had a great tasting and wonderful tour through this small but unique distillery. If I weren't hiking through Scotland right now, I would absolutely buy some bottles in their store! A thank you to the tour guide!

The personalized tour, the tasting of multiple products, and the surrounding area of this distillery all make it a must-see for anyone looking for an authentic Scottish distillery experience. Highly recommended!

The view is beautiful, I never tire of it. Free nature, at its best. BUT don't expect the cafe, toilets/shop to be open because all shut the day we visited in late April 2022 - shortage of staff ! No warnings, for instance at Garry Bridge. We have seen parking attendant on site so do not forget to pay for car park.

This place is magical. Enough car parking. Very near to car parking. Can take stroller for kids. Toilets are available. Peaceful location.

This is a beautiful location and if you have any doubts why it is named the way it is you'll know the answer when you see it in person. The road there is not for the faint of heart if you're driving PARTICULARLY if you're not used to driving on the left. It is very narrow, very twisty, and there are absolutely massive tour buses on it constantly. I strongly recommend taking one of the buses, preferably the smaller 16-seater types that can navigate those roads nimbly. The path from the parking area is easy and pretty short. Nothing too steep, and pretty smooth. Still, shoes suitable for light hiking would be good. Those with walkers, wheelchairs or other mobility equipment may find it challenging, it would depend on the individual.

It is the greatest view of the mountains, trees and water. I was there in the evening. All family had a great time there.

Not far from where I live, such amazing place to be , I spent a night in a guest house, as I love the are so much, the next day waking up in the morning, with the sound of Mother Nature ❤️ magical land 🙏✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️💞🌻

Stunning scenes at the viewpoint for the queen's view. Has a lovely wee cafe and great shop to purchase all kinds of local based gifts. Staff are very friendly and happy to help.

Plenty of parking. Cafe and toilets on site. The walk up to the view wasn’t too taxing. We spent about 15 minutes there. Not too busy and a great opportunity to take lots of photos.

Another must see adventure with a super twisty narrow road - pretty much from Garry Bridge onwards. Watch your speed and stay on your own side of the road and the lumber trucks should manage past! Small parking charge - £2 at the moment. Machines take coins and the one close to the visitor centre accepts contactless. The coffee shop serves a lovely latte and there is seating in the fresh air. Toilets located inside the cafe entrance. There is a lovely gift shop here - the lady is very friendly. Short stroll to the view point - stunning. Then you can wander further. Down some steep forest tracks. Going down was perfectly fun... hoisting my self back up... needed plenty of embarrassing rest stops ! Decent footwear advised if going down the track. Highly recommend a wee stop here!

Spectacular views, Waw takes your breath away. Glad we went the day we did, as next day, it was very misty wasnt able to see a lot. Could have spent a lot more time here, especially with a nice wee picnic, again our dog came along as well x

Great place to visit unfortunately on this occasion the visitor centre and toilets were closed, but stunning views

THE VIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Queen's View is quite simply stunning and an absolute must when in the area. In the morning the sun is behind you as you look out over Loch Tummel and in the evening, the sun sets at the end of the Loch. There is an information panel identifying the main peaks including Schiehallion, fairy mountain of the Caledonians. If you are lucky enough to get there before the crowds and on a clear day, it is simply perfect. A magical place. PARKING AND FACILITIES ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The car park is spacious and costs £2 per day, or £2.40 on the Ring Go app. There is also limited parking for coaches. The walk to the view is short and accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs. The visitor centre and toilets are currently closed so there are no other facilities.

This is the 3rd visit, yes its a good drive to get here but I will never tire of that view. Better to ho on a day when the visitors centre is closed, less people but that's how we like it, then you have thst blew all to yourself.

It's a true viewpoint of the Scotland. Recently we visited this amazing place along with my cousins from England. We spent around three hours at this view point. Luckily weather was fantastic that made the atmosphere more beautiful. When you visit this place you will have feeling of nice calm and peaceful.

The Queens view seems like nothing special all the way up until it doesn't. Stepping around the last corner to the lookout reveals a really nice view which photos can not do justice. It's worth coming here. However, parking is paid.

View was spectacular but there were no facilities. Had to go further up the road to use the composting loos. These would be a great addition here There is no ticket purchase necessary, only for the carpark

Visited after the very heavy rain, so expected to see the dam open as the River Tummel was flowing very fast and very high, which was causing a lot of flooding in the area. Never seen the dam open, and it was spectacular to see, also the debris (branches), etc, collecting at the barriers that had been swept down the river. The large rock beside the suspension bridge I used to climb onto as a little girl over the rocks from the banking, it is now nearly totally submerged. Would be interesting to know the last time the dam was opened. Worth a visit here, beautiful views :) :)

Our first visit to to Pitlochary and the damn / fish ladder. The fall leaves surrounding it made for great photos. Also seeing an early salmon was cool too

Return visit after many years, still a great place to visi , the dam and surrounding area is beautiful. Luvly walk down beside the larders down to the suspension bridge , see the salmon leaping , worth a visit, visitor Centre also a must see :)

It offers you a good walk around Pitlochry, making it a circular walk starting from the train station. The view is nice and we saw some fish leaping on the end of the dam - sadly not the salmon ladder.

A nice and wide view. You will know how does the ladder work.

It was nice to see. Nice visit. Something we hadn't seen in a long time. The 100 steps are near the main office. We didn't go down them. There's plenty to see and enjoy.

The bridge across is a suspension so moves and bounces which makes it feel unsafe. The fish ladder was a nice view from the top but have been told that it's now shut as it's been marked unsafe and due to health and safety regulations it won't be open anytime soon

Great for spotting the Salmon when they are running, if you are lucky you will see a big double figure Salmon being caught here, as there are plenty lurking around! 🎣🎣, nice walk around the area with the family, plenty to see and do for everyone.

It's a small tourist attraction where people. It has a small hydropower generator. Safe barriers so that children can have fun. Chilling, cooling, fishing, and also the surrounding scenery are awesome.

Superb view of the valley

Excellent walk in Pitlochry. You can do a loop from the train station car park but you will need a map to show you the way. The ladder is very fascinating and the views at the top of the dam are beautiful. Would recommend if you are in Pitlochry!

Neat little distillery with a good short 20 minute tour. The tour goes through the process that is used to make their product. The tour ends with a small tasting of their iconic 12 year whiskey to include a small glass to take. Whiskey was ok but not included in the favorite list.

Really enjoyed a tour guide here. Went for about an hour and we got to walk around the whole distillery and it included three tastings and a glass for 17 pound. Chris was an excellent tour guide and I really enjoyed his humour and side jokes. He was very informative and he made sure that his group was moving at their own speed and taking photos and asking any questions that needed. I recommend this distillery for tourists and locals of course. The whiskey is tasty too. Thanks Chris and thank you Blair Athol.

Pitlochry was such a great place to visit during our stay in Scotland. During our stay we were looking for an activity to do and we came across this distillery and I can wholeheartedly say this place was a gem. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The distillery is old but charming. Most importantly they have some dam good whiskey. I highly recommend making a stop here if you’re in the area and looking for some great whiskey.

Just had a tour of the distillery & it was great. Very informative, the gentleman giving us the tour was great, really knowledgeable & obviously very passionate about what he does. Would definitely recommend a tour if you're in the area.

Lovely tour and distillery! Our tour guide (Ru) was lovely and very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about whiskey making. At the end of the tour we also got a tasting of 6 different whiskeys, all very good. If you do a tour, you get a 10% discount at the gift shop. There is also a bar on site where you can taste more whiskeys.

Great tour of the distillery followed by a very interesting tasting both hiven by our super friendly guide Chris. We got 6 different whiskeys to taste, with lots of explanations to each of them. Highly recommended!

I had an absolutely amazing time at the distillery! The 45-minute tour was incredibly informative, allowing us to fully understand the whisky-making process. Our guide, Khardine, was fantastic. She went above and beyond to provide us with all the details and patiently answered all of our questions. To top it off, we were treated to a tasting of three exquisite whiskies, and they even gave us a complimentary glass to take home as a souvenir. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to conclude our trip through the highlands. I highly recommend visiting this distillery! PS - make sure you have your reservation done prior.

What a wonderfully fun experience!! Our guide Ian was very personable and knowledgeable! We love the bits of humor thrown in with the tasting and tour. I would recommend without reserve. Go, see, taste!!

Very cool distillery. Good ambiance, good storytelling on the whisky. Five stars missed because there are no drams or sample size to buy. they would come in really handy to take home.

What a fab place to visit. We were impressed how quick the tour was yet it was excellent in every sense. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, making for an even more enjoyable tour than simply just being told about the whiskey and the process. The tasting session was good fun and it was great that my husband who was driving today didn't miss out as he was given a set of 3 bottles to put his tasters in to try later. A really nice touch. The glass gift was unexpected but also a nice touch. The whiskey was so good and we ended up buying two bottles because we couldn't decide. Overall, a great value experience and totally worth braving the snow for today.

Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, not a very long tour but lots of detail on how Scottish Whisky is made. Not wheelchair friendly or accessible as lots of steps on the tour and to get to the whiskey tasting at the end. Lovely whiskey and glass at the end to take home.

Nice small distillery a short walk from the towne centre of Pitlochry. A great way to see a distillery without driving into the country. Shop sells other Chivas product as well. Offers a local cocktail bar with charm and character. Employees are friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy.

Really really beautiful and traditional distillery! Great guide and very tasty Whiskeys! Would definitely recommend if you like to look into the making of beverages.

This place is lovely and was a short walk from our hotel. The tour was fun and informative and we learned a lot about whisky.

Beautiful and historical distillery on the southern verge of Highlands. Educational and funny tour is truly worth of every penny... ends with nice sample tasting. If driving they will provide smart take-away set :-) We really enjoyed stilish bar in the merchandise area. Friendly bartender made for us the best Old Fashioned I've ever had. Based on premium Blair Athol scotch whiskey obviously.

Lovely short tour, good tasting experience at the end of the tour. Worth the time and the effort to get there. Very close from the town center so it's possible to just walk from the town to the distillery.

We did the £16 option, and it was a great experience.. our guide Justine was very knowledgeable and an engaging guide. The whiskey was delicious and I would highly recommend the tour!

Great tour and tasting. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave a fantastic tour. We tried three very different whiskeys, which were high quality, and I particularly liked the Blair Athol 12 Year Old.

My wife and me went on the Alt A Dour tour with David for our one year anniversary. As a whisky drinker this is the best tour you can get! Also the tour guide was great. Blair Athol is a great stop if you are in Pitlochry.

Amazing tour, Cat was our guide and was very informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour

What a lovely theatre, right next to the river Tummel. Very clean and modern theatre. Nice little cafe with a great choice and drinks and snacks. Saw "Summer on Leith" great show. Staff were all very friendly. Clean toilets, plenty of free parking overlooking the river and the salmon ladder dam.

A great environment but the sandwiches were very disappointing. Wont do them again. Tastles and soggy. Thought it was just a bad one but my wife and father said the same. That needs sorted.

Nice spot to break a journey up the A9. Reasonable coffee, clean toilets and a great view! If you’re lucky there might be a performance in the garden..

Our first visit to this rural Theatre and was very impressed. Met at the door and shown seats in the spacious lounge. Probably could have done with more seats for the elderly audience. The choice of food and drink was excellent. The auditorium was excellent with great views of the stage. But again the rows of seats were slightly to close and a few could do with updating. Excellent night out and we'll be back.

An amazing theatre. I've been many times to indoor shows but went to 2 outdoor shows this summer at the bandstand and loved them! The setting is amazing and it is such a gorgeous venue. Highly recommended.

Great unique atmosphere. Cast are multitalented acting various parts while playing a variety of instruments. The show - Gypsy - is, perhaps, dated but every good line got maximum crowd reaction. Vocal quality was excellent and the standing ovation at the end was well deserved

We have loved PFT for years. Their renovation makes a visit even more enjoyable. What they have done with the building is just wonderful. The artistic directors are passionate about bringing quality productions to Perthshire and we are so lucky to have them in this part of the world. Highly recommend a visit wherever possible!

Great place. 1951 build but recently renovated, it looks incredibly stylish and modern, into the lovely woods around Pitlochry. Feels like a hidden diamond. And the quality of plays, it is unbelievable. I was so impressed by the quality of plays and the skills of the actors. Didn't felt like theater, more like opening an window into a real life situation.

Great little theatre in Pitlochry. We came for a the summer season and saw 2 plays. Both were well performed with the cast acting, singing, dancing and helping with the prop movements. The view of the stage was excellent as was the sound quality. Would definitely come back again

Since seeing my first play here last week, I have popped back in to the café with my son to warm up after our sip in the Loch! The play, Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter, was fabulous. The cast of seven also dipped in and out of a jazz band on stage that added a beautiful dynamic to the play. We started our evening with supper in the café - delicious soup, a glass of wine and a sweet treat to finish, served by friendly and helpful staff. You can order picnic boxes which give a delightful mix of supper items to fit all dietary requirements. Views over the river Tummel and even to Ben Vrackie on a clear day. The newly redeveloped café and entrance area is a lovely open space to await a performance or just pop in for a coffee and cake whilst visiting the area. There’s outside seating and a little children’s play area as well as a small number of plants for sale from the Explorers Garden which is in the same site; and ticketed separately (£5) and well worth a visit.

The auditorium was smaller than I expected, but I suppose there's not a bad seat. Great views of stage. We enjoyed Sunshine on Leith. A powerful story. I'd say, the seats are a little small, I'm quite average height, I noticed a few people struggling to squeeze legs in, considering people seated in front of them. Plenty of toilets. Bar area is nice. Plenty of parking. Cost of tickets was a little more than I expected.

Recently saw the production of 'Sunshine on Leith' and was blown away! It was hard to find fault...if there were any, I didn't notice, nor cared. I was hooked right away. The cast were on point. The night we were there the actor playing Davey was unwell and a replacement was needed, the part the night we attended was played by Connor Going, who had just flown in from the States and had half an hour to rehearse with the rest of the crew...Well done, well done to everybody in making it a great night with a standing ovation at the end...you deserved it! We'll be there for Footloose.

We travelled to Pitlockery twice in the space of a week to watch two brilliant plays(Private Lives & Noises Off). Haven't laughed that much for a long time. It is well worth the trip to Pitlockery Festival Theatre as they put on some really quality plays and need our support to keep Theatres like these that don't have a large population close by alive.

Fantastic venue, with very professional plays. There are two theatres, one regular, and an much more intimate smaller theatre. If you ever find yourself passing through Pitlochry I'd recommend having a look to see if there's anything that interests you.

First time visiting Faskally Forest today. Plenty of car parking spaces and a separate area for those that are disabled. Toilets are available and were in good working order. Well maintained. Hand a nice walk around the pond area. Saw some Ducks and two Herons. Which was great to see. It's a great location just off the main road. Will definitely come back again. And would definitely recommend it.

Beautiful area to explore in any weather it is magical, parking is also great with some of the nicest public Toilets. Views of the river and the mountains are perfect. Definately a great place for a family day out and for people of any age with lots to look at and learn about :)

A beautiful Forrest with two different walking routes (one short and one long). A lot of time could be spent here just admiring the scenery, well worth the visit if you're in the area!

Paid parking kiosks, but the app was a little confusing. Make sure to have coins! Such a beautiful area, though. We had it all to ourselves!

This forest along the banks of the river is simply fantastic. The scenario of high trees (this is part of The Big Tree Country) and the colorful lake is something beautiful. You can reach the place either by bus (82 or 87, get off at stop Campsite, then walk) or by feet from (typically) Pitlochry. It's defined worth a visit if you pass by this wonderful part of the Perthshire's Highlands.

Nice forest with small walk and cute pond. Once a year they in autumn/winter time they do a lights show thing that looks cool even during the day, after 4:30 pm you require a ticket and have to get there via bus, it has food and looks like it would be a good event to go to

Lovely place for a walk, on both sides of the river Garry. Opportunity for bungee jumps and the like from the bridge. Many opportunities to get down to the river for paddling, swimming and, if your dog likes it, stone throwing!

We stopped off on our way between campsites for a truckbed fry up. And what a lovely location for it! The toilets smelt pretty terrible, but otherwise it was beautiful, lots of parking yet still hidden away from the beautiful forest and ponds

Beautiful walks and toilets are nice and clean! Our dog loved it

I visited Faskally forest on a sunny afternoon and enjoyed a relaxing stroll around the scenic Loch Dunmore. There are many different types of trees, and a variety of wildlife to spot. I saw kingfishers, herons, and ducks on the loch. The forest has two main trails: the Dunmore Trail and the Foresters’ Trail. I chose the Dunmore Trail, which is an easy-access path that follows the loch shore. The trail is well signposted and has a firm, smooth gravel surface. It is suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, and bikes. The trail is about 0.75 miles long and takes about half an hour to complete. Along the way, there are benches and picnic tables where you can stop and enjoy the views. The forest also has a car park, which charges £1 for up to an hour or £3 for all day. There are public toilets, shops, and cafés in Pitlochry, which is about a mile away from the forest. The forest is easily accessible by car or bus from Pitlochry. There is a sign for ‘Faskally’ on the B8019 if you are heading north on the A91. I had a lovely time at Faskally forest and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and picturesque walk in nature. The forest is also home to the Enchanted Forest, a light and music show that takes place in autumn. I would love to come back and see it someday. Faskally forest is truly a gem of Perthshire and Scotland.

Stunning Autumn colours at this lovely wood. Clear and well maintained paths. Limited parking which needs to be paid for. Well worth a visit.

We went here for the enchanted forest experience. We have gone for many years. It is out of this world. I have never seen anything like it. The whole thing is run by a local community trust and all the money goes back into the local community. I can't really explain.the experience so you will just have to experience it for yourself. It's a different theme each year .You won't regret it.

One of the best autumn festivals of scotland. The enchanted forest. A must visit for everyone travelling to Scotland and the UK . The forest itself is a wonderful place and very well maintained and protected

The fountain in the photo is a temporary fixture for 'The Enchanted Forest.' However, this is a magical place on a normal day. Perfect pit stop for the kids when the weather is good.

There's some lovely walks either starting from the boating station, or the carpark at faskally. There's a short walk round the small loch in the middle, or longer walks through the forest.

What an absolutely beautiful location! I have only been here for the forest light show, but I plan to go walks here in the future. It's an amazing and beautiful stretch of earths beauty. Would absolutely recommend coming here, especially for the light show over the October times

Worth the hike up to the top, half way up you meet the lake then it becomes quite steep with steps the rest of the way.

Great views from the top! Out of breath the whole way up.. But easy enough with steps (kind of) on the steepest parts.

Nice view from the top. It was a bit windy at the top, make sure you have warm clothing. Enjoyed it for a first timer

Relatively pointy mountain easily accessible from civilization = winner. There are a couple of free car parks in Pitlochry from which you can begin your ascent. A well maintained path slowly rises to a lake, then it's steeply up to the summit and glorious views. It takes about 4 hours before you return to the 21st century.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend hiking Ben Vrackie. We got up early at 7:00 in May, and despite the initial mist, it cleared up beautifully to reveal stunning views. Going up, the trail was pretty quiet, and we had the summit all to ourselves. The views from the top were absolutely breathtaking, and we could see for miles when it was clear. The hike down was busier with lots of hikers. While the hike was fairly easy at the bottom, the steps at the top make for a tough finish. Overall, a wonderful hike that is well worth it for the amazing views. About 3:15 moving and 4(ish) hours in total we we're staying quite close!

Nice views, but the cafe at the top is underwhelming.

Incredible views, worth going on a more clearer day so you can see the views are the top. Non the less Great walk apart from those stairs 😅

A great walk into the snowy peaks

We claimed this mountain on a very nice day quite recently, and the views and landscape are spectacular. You start quite far away at the car park, but you slowly move deeper and deeper into the Scottish Highlands before passing a Loch and facing the beast of the mountain. However, there are some things to be aware of there are extremely fast winds at top on even windless days and the weather changes fast so be prepared but apart from that it is definitely worth climbing.

Easily doable as a day trip from Edinburgh by train! It's a fairly straightforward uphill walk until the loch, although it would be more challenging on a windy and/or rainy day. It's then a bit of a slog up well formed rocky steps to the top. The good thing is, you can take as much time as you need, and always turn around and enjoy the view whenever you need a break. The view at the top is amazing and well worth the effort! You should probably wear proper walking shoes. I riskily did it in runners and took a lot of care on the descent, but I wouldn't recommend that to people who are not idiotic like me.

The out and back walk up to Ben Vrackie is a great day out. As others have said, it is not a walk to be taken lightly. The first section up through the woods from the car park is straightforward. As you emerge from the woods, you have a walk uphill on a good path across the open moorland, with the route ahead clearly visible. From this angle, the route up to the summit of Ben Vrackie looks intimidating. The pull up to Loch Choire seems to take some time but is never arduous, that said, it is open and exposed to the weather. Once at the loch, the hard work begins, as there is a long winding path, made mainly of well made rock steps that looked steep and difficult from afar, but is actually relatively simple. There are a lot of steps, but it is never too exposed or steep. The final leg takes some stamina, but we managed it with some 11 year olds. The summit itself is great, no steep drops and wonderful views - a superb spot to drink in the views. The easiest way back is to retrace one’s steps. This makes a great big hill for a family of fit and well equipped hikers. Make sure you take warm layers, and a map and compass.

A fantastic walk to a Corbett that offers gentle sloping paths, and a heart-pounding stretch of steps to the end. There is decent parking in two locations close to the walk, but Pitlochry is also within walking distance if you are there. From the car park there is short walk through a wooded path, before you open out onto the path that eventually leads to the summit, Loch a'Choire, or the Bealach Path. The path up to Loch a'Choire is fairly gentle, rising mostly, with a drop to the Loch. The views of Pitlochry and surrounding area are fantastic, particularly if there is some interesting weather on the hills. As the path reaches the edge of the Loch, the real ascent begins. A mix of steps and path, the pace changes considerably, but it isn't too far to the top at this point. You can use the excellent views as an excuse to catch your breath! The summit is fairly big, offering stunning views and hiding enough of the built up land that it feels like your staring out into the wilderness. Thanks to the steps up, the descent is pretty simple, though there are options to head off in different directions if you have time!

What a great walk! Can be tough but it worth it to stand at the summit. Lovely views from the start and throughout. A highlight of a week of walking.

Delightful walk to the main waterfalls. Amazing after the rain. Very quiet apart from pounding water in the rocks.

Absolutely beautiful. Not wheelchair friendly or for those aren't physically able. Good 15 min uphill walk. Very manageable. You can see the waterfall clearly from a ledge but if you continue up the path you get pretty much get on the waterfall. Free parking

Great walk and super peaceful. We had the whole place to ourselves and we're lucky to get a flurry of Snow

Was hard to find the car park coordinates etc. but once found was absolutely amazing!

Lovely place to visit at any time of year

Very easy walk up to the waterfall and you can go further but it is high and can be a little intimidating at the top

Picturesque water fall. Easily accessible. 25 min walk from centre of pitlochry Short up hill walk.. Not pram/wheelchair friendly. Looked great day after months rain in a day.

Good little car park area for a walk in the woods following small river and rapids/waterfalls. Just around the corner from Blair Atholl Distillery.

For all Hiking Lovers ;) This is an easy walk from the centre of town/Pitlochry. Woods, stream, open rolling hills and field up to the Edradour Distillery. You can take the tour, try a few single malts and then walk back into town. Sweet way to spend an afternoon rain or shine

Wow, nature walk and waterfall stunning

Lovely walk through the woods to the viewing platform. The falls were in good flow since there had been a huge downpour just before we got there.

What a great way to see how Dams work. Its amazing how water can be so powerful. View was amazing, had lunch in cafe, homemade soup, with crust bread and butter, really nice, we were even allowed to bring our dog in as well. A must see.

This is not just any wall—it's a really special wall that is built across a river. It is like the biggest wall I ever saw, a tower so tall that it reaches the clouds! It's like it's playing a game with the river. It says, "Stop, river! You can't flow freely anymore!" —it stops the water from flowing and makes it stay in one place. This river is like a magical pathway for water. It twists and turns, just like a snake slithering through the grass. But then, surprise!, there is this really strong wall across the river, and the water has to stop and wait there. The water gets blocked by the wall, it starts to fill up like a big, gigantic bathtub. The water keeps rising and rising, creating a huge pool behind the wall. It's like a secret world that the river has to share with us. When the water builds up behind the wall, it becomes so powerful that it can spin big wheels. These wheels make the electricity that makes my home bright and my machines work. I really like this, it really holds the water and makes everything around it more useful and safe.

Definitely a site worth seeing, hence if you're visiting the area, go see this lovely town and the dam. Visitor centre is a well equipped modern centre, with lovely staff and clean indoor modern toilets and a cafe. Seeing the dam is free and there's plenty of parking. Staff is courteous and helpful.

It was the first time we had taken out two kids, age 5 and 8. An amazing experience from the walk over the dam, to the open and bright visitor center. A lovely cafe with amazing views. The exhibition was great and really educational for our kids too. Highly recommend a visit if passing. Really good coffee and nice selection of cakes too ☕😋

Loved this place. A great tourist attraction which is free. Has a visitor centre and loads of parking. A very interesting place to view and see how a working dam operates. Beautiful scenery in every direction you look. Gorgeous area.

Enjoyed our visit before going to Dam, free entry so added bonus. Luvly wee place, a shop and a cafe which was very busy. Outside seating as well. Lots of information and displays on show, an outside balcony with benches to sit on, with great views, was a very interesting visit. Recommend here :)

Much more interesting than I anticipated. Nice views, fish ladder for the salmon. Helpful, friendly staff (I wasn’t well and they called a taxi and looked out for us until it came).

I love Pitlochry, a lovely place to visit and stay for a few days. The Dam is a great place to visit. Nice walks,great views. The exhibition centre is good as is the cafe where you can sit out and enjoy the views over the Dam

Nestled amidst the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands,, an amazing picturesque place to visit. The visitor centre has multimedia exhibitions on generation on hydro-electricity, history of building of the dam, and salmon breeding. There is also a fish ladder, cafe and gift shop.

Good visitor centre with a great coffee shop. Lovely selection of fresh cakes, sandwiches and breakfast rolls. Great place to congregate after a swim in Loch Fascally. Staff are very friendly, the food is great and the loos are clean and well maintained. Car park is free too.

We were blessed with a sunny day which meant we could take a leisurely stroll to explore the dam and surrounding area. The wobbly bridge was close by so we crossed the river to loop back round to the dam. Perfect place to take lots of photos. Plenty of parking spaces. Café and toilets in the visitor centre.

The Dam offers great views out over the river Tummel. The visitor centre has some great interactive exhibits and films. The cafè is situated on the upper floor with a balcony area overlooking the dam. The staff were friendly and efficient with our order arriving at our balcony table in double quick time. My excellent tea complimented the first rate fruit Scone perfectly, and the raspberry jam was delicious. My wife was eventually defeated by a strawberry tart of heroic proportions. I was so involved with our treats that I didn't think to photograph them. There is free parking, and access is good for disabled visitors. Have a look in the gift shop for some quirky niknaks All in all, a first-rate attraction.

This is a good place to visit. It has all the information about how the dam was built and when. I never realised that it was built in 1950. It is a great feat of engineering. The scenery round about the dam is amazing.

Without a doubt, the best ciabatta I have ever had. The scenery is ok too…!

Staff are so helpful even though it was quite busy. They were efficient and served us with a smile. The hot chocolate was sooo good.

Great little Visitor Centre. Amazing cafe with good options of toasted sandwiches, soups, sweet potato wedges & more. Cakes looked amazing & the service was very friendly. Kept very clean inside. Dogs welcome. Exhibition downstairs on the power & reservoirs.

On a rainy autumn day what could be more appealing than a beautiful thick hot chocolate? I got a hot chocolate with oat milk (a preference not a necessity) and it was thick and tasty unlike some hot chocolates I have sampled over the years. Lots of gluten/vegan/vegetarian options clearly displayed on the menu. We walked to the salmon ladder, sadly didn’t see any salmon but learnt a lot about the ladder/building of the dam in the free visitors centre. A great interactive visitors centre for all ages.

We have been coming to Pitlochry for years,but hadn't been here for ages and I can honestly say that we extremely disappointed.There used to be a viewing area where you could see the salmon.Now you can't even get access to it,although it still looks like it there.They have installed new computer technology at the bottom of the walk after you walk though what bits if the dam you can now access AND,they don't work.....Save yourself a trip and don't bother

It’s free and interesting but could be more interactive. However it has nice views and a cafe with free parking onsite (and at the time of writing, free EV charging albeit at 7kWh, but you’ll need your own connecting cable).

Thanks very much indeed for their professional services - the staff are very friendly, patient and highly informative. We've enjoyed a whole day walking around, and would definitely visit it again in near future.

Disinterested staff who didn’t say hello or give any useful information. Seemed a bit pointless really, will just find my own way round next time methinks.

Very helpful lady thank you.

We visited this Tourist Information Centre recently while on holiday and we were really impressed by the friendly and helpful staff. We were given a very useful map and, because we were watching a Tourist Information Centre video on Scotland and its history, we told about some additional interesting resources online. We also bought a very reasonably priced book with stunning photos of Scotland. What a pleasure!

I had needed to find a place to stay for the same night, and the staff were eager to help me out, without any issues at all. They had called the local hostels to find out about available rooms and then they had advised me on my best options. Additionally, I had asked about where the best mountain bike trails were in the area and they were very helpful. They had also suggested good nearby places to eat. I would recommend visiting the iCentre if you need any guidance on the best places to spend your day, and your night (as they can also book your accommodation for you!)

Really friendly and welcoming staff. Lots of information available either through the staff. Leaflets, books and maps available some FREE others to buy. A small gifts shop too. Plenty parking outside or nearby.

Haven't been to Pitlochry for years. Lovely town with a wide selection of shops and restaurants in a well presented high Street. We stayed at the barb campsite for the night

The Queen's View in the Scottish town of Pitlochry has inspired British painters since the 19th century, when Queen Victoria visited and admired the landscape. It also symbolizes the quintessential British rural landscape. Access to the Queen's View from the center of Pitlochry is via the town bus, which runs three times weekdays. I planned my itinerary from Edinburgh to coincide with the local bus schedule. But life doesn't always go according to plan. I wait at the bus stop for more than 20 minutes at the scheduled time, but the bus doesn't come, and my daughter keeps complaining that she's cold. I stop by the local tourist office to find out what's going on, and the Polish-British staff member, Andre Wahl, says, "Well, it looks like the bus service has been suspended without warning again. It's not uncommon for locals here, and travelers without cars are often left stranded." My head went white. I'd come all this way to see this, and now this... But then a Good Samaritan stepped in. The 77-year-old employee next to me said, "I came all the way from Korea to the countryside with my daughter, I can't just leave, can I? Let's take my car." "Oh, Grandma, I don't see how you can do that. It's working hours, and what about the tourist information center?" "Well, it's my lunch hour, I can use it however I want..." (I'm pretty sure that if I had come by myself without my daughter, she would have said, "I'm afraid I can't help you, I'm done with Sori.") I haven't checked, but I'm sure she was thinking of her young granddaughter, who lives with her son and his wife on the Spanish island of Tenerife). This led to a 15-minute drive to a photography hot spot. Anyway, the Good Samaritan grandma saved my day. I thought about tipping her the equivalent of a round-trip bus fare, but decided it would be inappropriate to try to calculate her generosity. It was one of those days that made me realize that such good fortune is the beauty of unconventional travel. By the way, her name was Jacqueline. I didn't get a chance to ask her last name, and I was too busy talking to her to take a picture of her behind the wheel. If you happen to stop by the Pitlochry Tourist Information Center in the future, be sure to let Jackie Smith, who works part-time three days a week, know that Son from Seoul appreciates her hospitality.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of information available plus a small gift shop

Andresjz 😬 sorry about the spelling forgive me I'm American (lovely red haired helper) was great! Marked some good spots on several maps and was informative enough to help me decide between various routes which I greatly appreciate! Thanks so much for helping with this adventure

A convenient stopover for lunch and for shopping. Wonderful selection of gift shops and landmarks to visit. The Tourist Centre is a must for learning about local facilities and craft centres. Well worth a visit to appreciate the many wonderful features of this town.

A great place to start any stay in Pitlochry the staff are so helpful and can give you lots of tips. A lovely shop too! ☺️😊

A very nice garden, very calm. I regret that bone of the panels are talking about women discovering plants. But I really appreciated the wooden gates.

£4 entry. Interesting garden with art works and great views. No cafe but cutest outside loo- see photos!

How serendipitous that we stopped into Pitlochry and had Jacqueline at the visitors' center recommended we visit the gardens! Compact, but we'll filled with wonderfully interesting and lovely plants. It was a wonderful surprise and a welcome respite on our drive from Inverness to Edinburgh. Wish we could have lingered longer......

Visited in July, not much flowers were blossoming. We were told that the best time to visit is spring. Nice walk through the garden, took us about 45 min to complete

Fantastic layout in this garden and in a beautiful setting, a good display of mecanopsis/big blue poppies and hard landscape with the dry stone walls were lovely. Could be improved with more planting as there were a few bare patches of soil around

Thanks to Caroline for her fascinating insight into the explorers garden she so obviously has a genuine passion for the place and a determination to restore it to its former glory even on a wet day this is a fascinating place I could list some of the wonder features but really half the fun is exploring this extensive garden , I've been head concierge next door for years and never realised how interesting it was 10 times the size I thought I assumed it was a narrow strip up the side of our driveway

Wonderful couple of hours spent in the gardens. Just incredible how these amazing Scottish men travelled all over the world to achieve this very important knowledge. Even in the rain we had today! We will return Mags and Gordon

Very nice place to visit and have a stroll through these gardens. Interesting facts about the plants and trees along with information about the Scottish botanists who explored the World bringing back seeds etc. to grow here in Scotland and elsewhere in UK.

Beautiful!! Love all the pine trees. Serenity abounds.

A relaxing woodland walk. The footpath around the loch is well signposted. The circuit is around 5 kilometres long if you take a circular route crossing over the footbridge upstream from the road bridge carrying the A90. At the lower end of the loch you can use the footpath path across the dam or you can cross using the pedestrian suspension bridge just downstream.

Definitely interesting- the ladder was built to help the fish get over the dam that was created. Lovely spot to walk around in the evening

This place is beautiful, we love Pitlochry. Loch Faskally is gorgeous, especially at autumn time when all the trees turn and the colours are just beautiful. We visited the little cafe at the loch and had an ice cream, the staff were really friendly and the cafe was set up well to accommodate customers during COVID 19. Worth a visit.

One of my favourite walks round the loch.

Beautiful place at this time of year

Absolutely top class place, it's just beautiful.. Just to feed the ducks 🦆 or take a rowing boat or motor boat out on the Loch, there's a lovely cafe with wholesome food & tasty ice cream, the owners are so lovely, giving advice on where the best fishing spots are or the best place to see the wildlife. There are many lovely walks. Looking forward to coming here next month.

Very nice and easy walks.

Giving a raving review sadly only as a window shopper. So many beautiful treasures inside, wonderful ceramics and jewellery but the store only opens at the weekend. We tried to reschedule our trip to visit the store but alas! … Check the open days!!!!!

A shop with unique and beautifully crafted merchandise 👍 Annie is such a fabulous "host" - she enthusiastically described everything we showed interest in..... spent more than I intended but the hand crafted goods were just fabulous 👌

I love this quirky shop so full of treasures and wonderful gifts. Glad it's opened again post Covid. Well done Annie!🤗

Fabulous range of jewellery and art. The best selection in Pitlochry and possibly Perthshire. Very friendly and helpful service.

Very friendly staff and a wonderful collection of jewellery and art. Worth a visit.

Beautiful gallery full of original work, much nicer than your average gift shop.

Amazing jewelry and artwork. Always see something fascinating every visit.

Decent pathway and stairs to start with, last third is a boulder/rock field to the top. Cracking views

A mountain which looks rather like a sandcrawler in the first Star Wars film. Good levels of isolation, and quite intimidating, but surprisingly achievable. Climb gently up from the paid carpark. Keep going. The well made path along a ridge eventually transitions to a boulder field. Keep going. Oh is that the top already? Great views. Also shelter from the wind if you want to have your lunch up there. About 4 hours.

Beautiful walk up a mountain. You don't need to go all the way to the summit to get good views. Very steep though not recommended for those who aren't sure footed. You don't need experience though as I barely leave my sofa but managed it. Need to pay for parking £2 and can be very windy.

Cracking hike rewarded with stunning views. Being so central, and visible from so many summits across Scotland, you can likely see more of Scotland from here than anywhere else! A very well defined trail until the higher reaches, where a boulder field awaits, much to the displeasure of many an ankle/knee! Take it steady though and the view is well worth it.

An absolutely fabulous hike with ethereal views at the top! A relatively easy Munro to get under your belt! If it's snowy, bring your waterproofs and slide all the way back down! What a treat

Great beginners Munro. Well constructed path half the way and then a boulder field all the way too the summit.

It's a fantastic setting, but least enjoyable munro so far. I'd do the initial climb again, and miss out the walk across the boulders to have a nice scenic lunch. A reasonable £3 fee at car park so make sure to take coins. There's also well kept and clean loos at the car park.

Great summit with spectacular views. Bouldery near top so be careful when you take your dog

I did this mountain on the 23 March on my77th birthday 2023 it was hard going for me but well worth the struggle the views were amazing.

Well... If you are lucky and you will add your weather, you will have a super adventure with breathtaking views. The length and descent took me, my wife and children (18 + 12Y old) nearly 5 HRS. The first part of the route is quite easy, the other is a light effort while the third is already a big effort because you have to constantly check where you put a foot to do not hurt yourself. Remember to set up good trekking shoes. Under no circumstances, climbing sandals or in shadow sole shoes. Safety First! Always! I honestly recommend. Fantastic adventure!

Clean modern toilet facility. Offline downloaded maps were useful as there is no phone signal in the car park. We regained signal towards the peak. Our hiking sticks proved useful as the rocky peak was a challenge to climb and keep balance. Thanks to reviews here, we bought thick socks and fresh insoles - so no blisters!

There is a car park, £3 charge and a great path up to get to the stony top of the mountain. From here to the top you walk on boulders and stones, bit tough on your feet. The view from the top makes it worthwhile. 360 degree viewpoint with Lochs Tummel, Rannoch in sight.

Clean modern toilet facility. The last 2.5 to 3 km was rocky hike and it was a challenge to climb and keep balance.

Third Munro bagged but Schiehallion will take some beating, that rare mountain that is as good at the summit as it looks from afar. We had the most glorious clear February morning and the views were utterly spectacular. Learning from Ben Chonzie debacle where checked weather but not the summit visibility on the forecast, we got this spot on. We could see Ben Nevis, Ben Lawers and the start of the Cairngorms. It really feels like the centre of Scotland on the top of the wonderfully named Schiehallion

One of the most complete stone circles in Perth shire.

Amazing stone circle and a must see for me on my trip. My Imran so late that it was dark the time I got there 😔 it is so nice, and easy find and to access from the road side, you can't miss it. Unless of course it's dark.

One if my favourite stone circles. And so accessible.

Pretty much unique small double circle.

My first seeing of a stone circle. My phone battery drained misteriously when I've put my foot in the circle.

Sits just by the side of the road next to a private drive/ farm. 8 year old loved it and was fascinated by the 5000 year history. Not much to it so was surprised by how much they got out of it 😅

Easily accessible from the main road. A good example of a small stone circle. Not sure if druids use this place, but they should if they don't 😀

It was okay.