Things to Do

Interested in Exploring Pitlochry and the Surrounding Areas? Check out these places, they are our favourites.

Within walking distance from Craigroyston

Robertsons of Pitlochry - Book whisky tasting experiences with Ewan McIlwraith in The Bothy.

Pitlochry Golf Course - 18 hole course with fantastic views. Driving range and club house.

Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder - Enjoy the views along the River Tummel, Pitlochry Dam and fish ladder next to Pitlochry Power Station.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre - Unique Highlands theatre offering a wide variety of productions and a café-bar with river views. A gentle 8 minutes stroll from Craigroyston.

Blair Athol Distillery - A 10 min walk down to the distillery for an enjoyable tour and a dram of the 12yr old single malt. One of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland, Established in 1798. Discount available on all tours when staying with us – just book online direct with the distillery, under the ticket option select ‘Local Referral’ for 10% off each tour, or quote ‘CRAIGROYSTON' when buying tickets at the distillery.

Ben Vrackie Pitlochry (841m) - The summit is a great viewpoint and the ascent follows odd paths through woodland, open moorland and past picturesque Loch a’Choire.

Within 15-25 minutes drive

Queen’s View - Journey North 8 miles from Craigroyston through the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands and enjoy Views across Loch Tummel.

Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery - a 20 minute drive from Pitlochry, where you can enjoy a guided tour of this traditional distillery, and there are also options for whisky aficionados. Tours take place throughout the day, and Craigroyston guests can take advantage of a 10% discount on all tours when staying with us – just book online through the distilleries website and use the code ‘CRAIGROYSTON' when making your booking.

Blair Castle - Magnificent castle and home to Europe’s last remaining private army. Fabulous walks / biking around the estate. 15% discount on entry tickets available when staying with us – just drop us an email or ask for tickets on arrival.

House of Bruar - High class shopping experience with a superb collection of country clothing. Bruar Falls a lovely walk from the House of Bruar

The Hermitage - Woodland walk leads through spectacularly large Douglas firs to the amazing folly and Ossian’s Hall overlooking the Black Linn waterfall.

Taste Talk Dunkeld - Luxury chocolate and whisky pairing tasting experience, with range of guided options available. Tickets available from us on arrival.

The Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully – Iain Burnett is an award-winning artisan based in Grandtully, on the banks of the Tay.

St Mary’s Church - Near Grandtully… a fabulous surprise awaits you in here.

Within 25-40 mins drive

Dewar’s World of Whisky – Aberfeldy Well known for its blended Whisky. 20% discount available for all tours when staying with us. Just use our affiliate code CRAIGROYSTON when booking.

Scone Palace, Perth – Once the crowning place of Scottish kings and home of the Stone of Destiny, Scone Palace is one of Scotland’s most important stately homes.

Loch Tay & Crannog Centre - Go back in time and see a reconstruction of a lochside dwelling over 2500 years old (currently under reconstruction).

A little further…

Balmoral Castle Ballater - Scottish home of the British royal family, the castle is open from Easter to the end of July. Admission includes parking, access to the gardens, the exhibitions in the stable area and Castle ballroom only.

Glenturret Distillery - Scotlands oldest working distillery, located in picturesque Hosh in Crieffshire.

Dalwhinnie Distillery standing in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Dalwhinnie.

St Andrews - – The world’s home of golf with over seven golf courses, St Andrews is also a place of history, learning, culture and beaches.

Edinburgh, Stirling, Inverness – Pitlochry is on the main Highland railway line, making it convenient to catch a train for a day trip to Edinburgh, Stirling or Inverness.

Or Book a Private Tour with a Local Driver

who will share their knowledge of the area whilst you sit back and enjoy the scenery
Heartland Tours
Highland Odyssey
Highland Travel

Top Restaurants for us

Fern Cottage

A firm favourite - both for local residents and visitors to Highland Perthshire. Fern Cottage offers visitors to Pitlochry something a little bit different by adding a small taster of the Mediterranean to great Scottish food!
01796 473840
www.ferncottagepitlochry.co.uk