Nature & Wildlife

Loch Tay Safaris

From ancient and mysterious standing stones to a dramatic ruined castle, mystical and spellbinding stories and breath-taking landscapes, visit Loch Tay Safaris and embark on an inspiring journey.
Our live commentary will take you on a journey through the local history, nature and folklore of Loch Tay. Our passionate and knowledgeable crew will be on hand to answer any questions you have. There is no doubt that this experience will leave you enchanted by the Loch's mystical charm!

At 17 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and more than 450 feet deep, Loch Tay is Perthshire’s largest Loch. Our unique tour of this beautiful loch is exhilarating and suitable for ages 5 - 85.
Our modern cabin RIB `Iolaire` is safe, comfortable, fast, dry and guaranteed to raise a smile. Seating up to 12 people, our boat is also available for private charter.

Bespoke Highland Car Tours

Tours for up to 4 persons, are tailored to the clients tastes and interests. They can include, history, castles, distilleries, wildlife etc, or why not just sit back and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Highland Perthshire and beyond.

To ensure your comfort and safety your tour car will be a new top of the range 4x4 vehicle with all the usual 4x4 comfort and extra height ensuring great all roundviewing.

Why not let us take the strain whilst you relax and enjoy what Highland Perthshire and beyond has to offer! Tours can be tailored to your needs and times, (minimum 4hours).

Email your enquiry to : rowens55@rocketmail.com

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.

Drummond Hill

Drummond Hill - Forest of the Black Laird! The ruthless laird, Sir Duncan Campbell – Black Duncan of the Cowal - ordered Drummond Hill planted with oak, birch and pine in the 16th century, thus creating Scotland's first managed forest. Drummond Hill is now managed by the Forestry Commission and is part of the Tay Forest Park & Big Tree Country.

The best views are from the Black Rock viewpoint, dramatically seated on a rocky outcrop with amazing views over Kenmore Village, Loch Tay including the Iron Age Crannog and Priory Island, Taymouth Castle (built by the Earl of Breadalbane in 1801) and down the Strathtay Valley.

Amongst the many possibly sightings for birds and wildlife, Drummond Hill offers a chance to catch a glimpse of red squirrels, roe deer, pine marten and make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive capercaillie, reintroduced to Scotland here in 1837 after being hunted to extinction.

Click here for information about walking and cycling paths on Drummond Hill. There are two access points for Drummond Hill, the main car park and a secondary entrance at Peeler's Gate for cyclists.