Scotland is a contrasting nation, pretty rural areas with a superior amount of breathtaking sites, castles, stately homes, historical buildings and fortified houses compared to the densely populated central belt which has a plethora of top of the range attractions including some of the best galleries and museums in the UK. In the article below I talk about Pitlochry, an amazingly popular Scottish vacation destination.
Pitlochry Scotland
Pilochry is a small burgh located on the banks of the River Tummel in the council area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland. Known across the planet as the “Gateway To The Highlands” the rather small town is exceedingly popular with hikers, hill-walkers, ramblers, mountain climbers and others of that ilk. Without doubt plenty of activities of this type are able to be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside and you will also see an unrivalled list of local attractions to visit. Because of this huge appeal there is a marvelous selection of Pitlochry guesthouses and hotels, of which the majority are situated on the high street of the town.
Tourist Attractions To Visit In Pitlochry
Blair Castle: Blair Castle, which can be dated back to the 13th century, is the ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The construction of Blair Castle commenced in 1269, under the command of the Lord of Badenoch, John I Comyn, a northerly neighbor of the Earl of Atholl. The Earl was away from home, fighting in the Crusade’s, when his neighbor started construction of the castle on his land. As soon as the Earl returned home he complained bitterly to the Scottish King, King Alexander III about his neighbor, and his lands were returned. Rather than pulling down the tower that John I Comyn had built, the Earl decided to amalgamate the tower into his own castle. A Great Hall and a number of vaulted chambers were added to the castle over the centuries, by subsequent Earls. It was the 2nd Duke of Atholl who, in 1740, decided to remodel the castle as a Georgian Mansion.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre: During the period of the Jacobites Killiecrankie, close to Pitlochry, found itself filled with the noise of battle. The government soldiers were defeated by an army of Jacobite soldiers, under the guidance of Bonnie Dundee. During the bloodthirsty battle a soldier escaped by leaping across the River Garry, hence the name, Soldier’s Leap. The area about the Pass and gorge were a favorite place of Queen Victoria. To discover concerning the infamous battle you should visit the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. The center has a collection of otherpresentations and services, which include; ranger service’s, guided walks and a natural history of the area and many more.
Pitlochry Hydro-Electric Power Station: A power station is a bizarre site for a tourist center, however this is exactly where you will discover the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Center. The hydro center is found within the resplendent Pitlochry Power Station, and includes interactive exhibits tracing the history of hydro power in Scotland, dating from the nineteen forties right up to the present day. The Pitlochry Dam(built between 1947 & 1951) gives you the fascinating opportunity to watch the incredible salmon ladder through 3 viewing areas. Inside the Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, you will find audio-visual presentations and interactive explaining in detail this naturally occurring phenomenon. The turbine hall of Pitlochry Power Station can also be observed from within the Visitor Center.
If you are considering taking a vacation in Scotland based in Pitlochry then you will find Pitlochry bed and breakfast online by using the search term “Pitlochry hotel accommodation” or “Pitlochry bed and breakfast” into your favorite search engine (the inverted commas can help greatly).
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