other great attractions

Here are some great attractions located close to the Hotel:

• Hydroelectric Dam
• The Hermitage
• Dunkeld
• Blair Atholl
• Aberfeldy
• Loch Tay, Killin and Kenmore
• Queens View
• Killiecrankie
• Moulin Brewery
• Crannog Centre
• Caithness Glass centre

HydroElectric Dam

Each year between April and October an average of 5,400 salmon fight their way upstream from Atlantic feeding grounds to spawn in the upper reaches of the River Tummel.

They must by-pass the Hydro-Electric dam at Pitlochry by travelling through the interconnected pools that form the Pitlochry "fish ladder" up and around the dam.

Three resting pools provide patches of slack water for a break in the struggle against the current.

The flow from the bottom of the fish ladder attracts the salmon into the first pool and from there they rise in steps through connecting pipes from pool to pool until they have climbed the height of the dam. Witness all at a very special attraction.

The Hermitage

Situated just beside Dunkeld, the Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland property on land which stretches up the River Braan from just off the A9.

What was believed until recently to be the tallest tree in the UK stands in these woods. Then someone got round to measuring it and it lost its title to a tree in Moniack near Inverness.

Dunkeld

Tucked away at the foot of thickly wooded hills, you will discover one of Scotland's gems - the cathedral town of Dunkeld. And that's not all! Resting on the opposite bank of the river Tay is the Victorian village of Birnam.

Together the beautifully restored buildings and rich heritage of these Highland Perthshire sister towns are an inspiration for lovers of history, the arts, music and the outdoors.

Blair Atholl

The village of Blair Atholl is one of the last Perthshire outposts before going north through the Grampians at the Drumochter Pass. It is popular for holidays, hill-walking, hunting and fishing.

Blair Atholl Mill in the village centre is a rebuilt corn mill where you can follow the various stages of the process. The Atholl Country Collection in the old school house gives a good insight into this area's past. The museum exhibits tools and implements made by blacksmiths and wheelwrights from several periods of the region's antiquity.

Blair Castle is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland.

And About 4 miles (6km) north of Blair Atholl and positioned just off the A9, is the House of Bruar, a new visitor centre which incorporates a Clan Museum and Wild Flower Garden Centre. It also provides a Scottish retail outlet par excellence. Here you can purchase almost all your gifts and Highland country wear at one stop. There is a magnificent Food Hall, Tartan and Tweed Hall, Cashmere Room and Countrywear Shop as well as many assorted gifts of a uniquely Scottish flavour.

Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy has been a popular touring centre for the past two centuries. The Birks are worth visiting and only require a short stroll from a car park on the A826 or a slightly longer walk from the town following the Moness Burn.

The cool glades and waterfalls surrounding this small glen gave inspiration to the Bard and many after him. The town is busy throughout the summer but there is still the air of a rural village with little 'tourist' pressure evident. Great local attractions include Dewars World of Whisky and Aberfeldy Distillery, Castle Menzies, the nearby Scottish Crannog Centre, and Wade's Bridge.

Loch Tay, Killin and Kenmore

Loch Tay is 16 miles long and at its widest is more than a mile across. It runs from the south west (Killin) to the north east ( Kenmore ) and is flanked on either side by mountains. These include the Munros of Ben Lawers and Meall Greigh. On the north side is the main A827 road which also links Killin and Kenmore and is an important east-west corridor. On the south shore is a single track road which, although it takes longer, offers some fine views.

Loch Tay is renowned for its water sports, including River and Loch Tay salmon fishing, canoeing, paragliding, rafting, yachting and pleasure boating.

There are three main centres on the Loch : Croft-na-Caber water sports centre, Highland Lodges and the Loch Tay boating centre. Estates such as Remony may also hire out fishing boats

Killin is a quite delightful and picturesque highland village, situated near the head of Loch Tay over which rises Perthshire's highest mountain, Ben Lawers.The village runs from the Falls of Dochart down towards the Loch. The Falls are crossed by a narrow multi-arched stone bridge which carries the main road from the east into Killin.

The planned village of Kenmore is an outstanding example of an 18th century planned settlement and an indivisible part of the total designed landscape composition. It is located at the end of Loch Tay on a short peninsula beside the River Tay outflow. Neraby Taymouth Castle offers one of the very best golf courses in the Highlands of Scotland.

Queens View

The spectacular view - considered one of the most famous in Scotland - is just one of the scenic views to be seen.

There is now an exhibition and audio visual display "The cradle of Scottish Forestry" telling the history of people and forests in Highland Perthshire.

There are the usual facilities such as tea room, toilets and shop (wheelchair access to all facilities) and car park. There is a car park charge (£1 at the time of writing) which includes entry to the exhibition and helps to maintain the site.

A guide map can be purchased from the shop that will inform you of the opportunities for walks, cycling or just to relax.

Killiecrankie

Owned by the National Trust for Scotland
3 miles / 5 km north of Pitlochry, on the B8079

The Pass of Killiecrankie offers a splendid walk beside the River Garry through a densely wooded gorge with abundant wildlife. A visitor centre provides information on Killiecrankie's natural history, as well as the battle fought here in 1689.

The woodland is famous for its autumn colour, with the view along the pass from the Garry Bridge being one of the most photographed in Perthshire.

Moulin Brewery

The Moulin Hotel Brewery was established by hotelier, Chris Tomlinson, in the summer of 1995, partly to celebrate the Moulin Hotel's 300th aniversary. A local brewery had formerly been in operation in Moulin until the early 19th century.

Residents and visitors are invited to tour the Brewery from Thursday to Monday inclusive between 12.00 and 3.00 pm and at other times by prior arrangement. The Brewery includes a small retail area, selling bottled beers and branded merchandise.

Crannog Centre

The Crannog Centre is a popular visitors attraction on Loch Tay. It is a complete reconstruction of how the ancient peoples lived and worked many thousands of years ago. Enjoy a shore-based exhibition and visitor centre displaying some of the original house timbers and objects used by the Iron Age loch-dwellers

Crannogs are a type of ancient loch dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland.

They were built in the water as defensive homesteads from 5,000 years ago and people continued to build and occupy them periodically until the 17th Century AD.

Guided tours inside the waterborne Crannog and regular demonstrations of ancient crafts and technologies bring the past to life.

Caithness Glass centre

Caithness Glass is a world leader in the creation and manufacture of high quality paperweights and artglass. Since its inception in 1961 it has taken its inspiration from the colours of the Scottish landscape - warm peaty tones, heather purple, golden sunsets, the grey blue of the lochs.

In 1968, they added glass engraving to their skills, and in 1969, developed innovative techniques for producing abstract paperweights. Today, over 30 years later, the paperweight studios in Perth combine the finest design and traditional skills to create pieces which are entirely unique.

Caithness Glass is now justifiably regarded as one of the world's most respected producers of museum-quality paperweights.

At the visitor centre in Perth, watch and marvel, from spacious ground and upper level viewing galleries, at the skills of local glassmakers turning molten glass into beautiful paperweights.

Well-stocked factory shops offer one of the biggest selections of modern and traditional glassware.

Open 7 days, all year.

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