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Pitlochry
Festival Theatre, on the banks of the river Tummel, is within easy walking
distance of the Lodge and is much more than just a theatre. There's an art
gallery, exhibitions, gift shop and restaurant offering lunches and
pre-show dinner. Back stage tours can also be booked. Wheelchair users can
access all facilities and there are facilities available for visitors who are
visually impaired or with impaired hearing.
Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder is a short walk
from the Festival Theatre where visitors can see the salmon climb the specially
constructed ladder over the dam.
Cycling is a wonderful way to see the countryside
surrounding Pitlochry and there are many cycle trails. Bikes can be hired from
Escape Route, a few yards from the Lodge for half and full days and there are
cards available mapping the cycle routes.
Fishing is available on the River Tummel with a
permit, for full details of beats, prices and availability go to
www.fishingnet.com/River_Tummel.htm
For those of you who would like to try fishing
for the first time or would just like to brush up on your technique, lessons can
be arranged with local fisherman, Alistair Gowans. Find out more about Ally and
what he does, at
www.letsflyfish.com
For visitors who enjoy walking, you will be
spoilt for choice in Pitlochry. There are many clearly marked paths, whether you
prefer a leisurely stroll through Tayforest Park by the banks of Loch Tummel, or
a more challenging hike to the top of the local mountain Ben-y-Vrackie,
(Speckled Mountain in Gaelic).
Visitors with an interest in history will find
much to see in Pitlochry and surrounding areas. The Pass of Killiecrankie,
Soldiers Leap and Queen's View, all steeped in history and in the middle of
stunning scenery. In the nearby village of Moulin, crusaders graves can be seen
in the churchyard and standing stones and hut circles can be seen on Moulin
Moor.
Pitlochry has two distilleries, Edradour, the
smallest distillery in Scotland, and Bell's Blair Atholl, both distilleries have
visitors centres and tours available.
Pitlochry Golf Course
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