Pitlochry Visitor Attractions

Pitlochry Dam Visitors Centre

SSE's Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre showcases the rich history of hydro electricity in the north of Scotland and how it transformed lives. On display are a number of fascinating artefacts that show how generations of homes have been transformed by electrical appliances.

Visitors will meet the visionaries, such as Tom Johnston, who saw the untapped potential of hydro power in Scotland as well as hear the stories of the Hydro Boys and Tunnel Tigers who lived - and sadly in some cases died - building the schemes.

Pitlochry’s ‘fish ladder’ was integral to the design for the hydro electricity scheme in the early 1950’s. Thousands visit the Dam to see the salmon swim to their breeding grounds up river and now everyone can learn the secrets of that incredible journey.

Opening Hours: Open 7 days from 9:30am to 5:30pm (last entry at 5pm)

Entry: FREE ENTRY

John Muir Trust Wild Space Exhibition

The John Muir Trust Wild Space Exhibition, Gallery & Shop

Come and experience our great outdoors – indoors. John Muir Trust's brand new visitor experience in the heart of Pitlochry showcases Scotland's fantastic wild places and the critical role conservation plays in keeping them wild.

Watch... a beautiful short film featuring the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Scotland.
Listen... as local people take you on audio journeys through the culture and ecology of our wildest places.
Connect... with nature in a self-guided exhibition featuring the work of top landscape and wildlife photographers.

The John Muir Trust's new wild land visitor centre in the heart of Highland Perthshire, 'Wild Space,' as it will be called, has opened in the centre of Pitlochry, it features an innovative audio visual exhibition showcasing Scotland's wildest landscapes, an art gallery, community meeting rooms and a shop selling merchandise related to nature and wild land.

Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre

Moulin Kirk is situated in the centre of the conservation village of Moulin , near Pitlochry.

The present Kirk was rebuilt in 1875 after a devastating fire. Its main features were an aisle which approached the Pulpit and Communion table from both sides, plus a superb area of galleried pews accessed from staircases by each of the two side entrances. The Pulpit area of the Kirk has been retained and restored to its original layout using old photographs. It is hoped this will become a 'quiet' area for people to reflect on the past populations, and their lives.

Since 2006 the Kirk has been used as a Heritage Centre/Museum worthy of its history and surroundings.

EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE:
History of Pitlochry Highland Games Development of Pitlochry from 3 hamlets into a tourist town. Clearancess and Emigration, Croftinloan School memorabilia. The Butters family of Faskally - a fascinating insight into one of Pitlochry's oldest families. The Fergusson of Dunfallandy Travelling people of Perthshire' and 'Aldour Special School' - material kindly supplied by Jess Smith.

Edradour Distillery

Edradour is a unique, single Highland malt whisky, produced in Scotland's smallest distillery and hand made today as it was over 150 years ago by just three men who are devoted to the time-honoured methods of whisky making.

The equipment used at the distillery has remained unchanged since the day the distillery opened and is only just capable of producing commercial quantities. Only 12 casks of whisky are produced a week, making Edradour single malt a rare pleasure for a fortunate few.

Tours of Edradour cost only £7.50 and include a "wee dram" of Edradour in the Malt Barn where visitors are introduced to the history of Edradour and the whisky maker's art before a tour of the distillery enables them to see the traditional methods of whisky making.

Distillery Opening Hours:
November, December, January & February: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm
March & April: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm & Sunday 12noon - 4pm
May, June, July, August, September & October: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 12noon - 5pm

Blair Athol Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop

Established in 1798 in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Blair Athol Distillery is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland.

Back in the 1850's Arthur Bell discovered that blending together several fine whiskies pleases more palates than one whisky unmixed. And to this day, each drop of Bell's is made from a select blend of fine malt and grain whiskies, skilfully married together by the master blender.

The unique flavour of Bell's Blended Scotch Whisky comes from some of the finest malt whiskies in Scotland - from the fresh, sweet malts of Speyside to the smoky sea salt of the Islands - all matured in selected oak casks for a richer flavour. The malt at the heart of the Bell's blend is rich, spiced and nutty (a bit like ginger cake), and comes from our home, the Blair Athol distillery.

OPEN for tours all year. Jan to Mar Mon-Sat 10am-4pm (Tours hourly from 10.00am until 3.00pm). Easter to Oct Mon-Sun 10am-5pm (Closed Sun 11th May). July to Sept 21st only: until 5.30pm. Nov & Dec Mon–Sun: 10.00am-4.00pm (Tours hourly from 10.00am until 3.00pm) Closed 25th, 26th Dec 2014 & 1st, 2nd Jan 2015 Last tour 1 hour before closing. Tel: 01796 482003