Pitlochry: What To Do When You Visit Pitlochry

Holidays in Pitlochry are getting more popular not only with holidayers from the UK but from around the world as well. When you take a holiday in Pitlochry there is plenty for one to do and see whilst spending time in an area renowned for its stunning scenery. 

The town of Pitlochry itself retains much of its old Victorian charm and it can be found in the highlands of Perthshire. In fact, the town has been a popular holiday resort for over a century and part of the reason for its popularity is that Queen Victoria stayed here in 1844.   

Although it was a popular location with visitors from around the UK after the visit of Queen Victoria, the town prior to this was well known. In the eighteenth century, the area grew the crop of flax and this was used to produce top quality linen in the town's mills. This meant that the town was very busy throughout the 1700's and 1800's. 

As well as weaving linen, The Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery was responsible for distilling whisky. Then in 1835, the town's first water-powered woolen mills were opened by the MacNaughton family and they were heavily involved in producing Scottish tweed. 

Another thing for which the town of Pitlochry is famous for is its highland games and it was here in 1852 the first modern version of these took place. Today these games are still played and each year they are the last ones to be held in Scotland. The actual site where the games take place is located only a short distant from the main street in Pitlochry and in 2008 they will took place on the 13th September. 

Along with all the traditional kinds of games that you'd expect at this kind of event but newer games have also been introduced. Today they now include tug of war competitions as well as highland dancing and pipe band competitions also. So there is lots to keep you occupied during the day's events.

If your trip doesn't coincide with the highland games there is plenty more for one to do and see whilst there. Along with these games, there are other festivals that one can enjoy such as the Autumn Festival or the Winter Words Festival. 

So you do not have to restrict your Pitlochry holidays solely to summer months just in the warmer season. Providing you're prepared to dress up warm and something to protect you from the rain then this area of Scotland is an all year round destination.  In fact, you may find a much more warm welcome when you visit the area during the cold dark winter months even more than you would expect to find in the summer.

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