Pitlochry Vacations: Things To See and Do When You Visit Pitlochry

Vacations to Pitlochry are becoming increasingly popular not only with holidayers from the UK but also from across the globe. When you take a vacation 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 has kept almost all of its Victorian charm and features and it can be found in the highlands of Perthshire. In fact, the town has been a popular holiday resort for over a hundred years and this is all down to the fact that Queen Victoria chose to spend time 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 city was renowned for its whisky that was being distilled at the Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery. Then in 1835, the first water powered wool mills were opened by the local MacNaughtons and they were heavily involved in producing Scottish tweed. 

Pitlochry is also home to the local highland games and it was here in 1852 the first modern version of these took place. Today these games are still played and they are the last to be held in the Scottish season. The games take place very close to Pitlochry's main street and in 2008 they will took place on the 13th September. 

The games include all the traditional ones that you'd expect at this kind of event other ones have been included as well. These inclode a tug of war, highland dancing and pipe band competitions also. So there is lots to keep you occupied during the day's events.

As well as arranging your trip to Pitlochry in order to take in the highland games there is plenty more for one to do and see whilst there. Which means that as well as the games, there are regular festivals such as the town's Autumn Festival and the Winter Words one as well. 

So you do not have to restrict your Pitlochry vacations solely to summer months when the weather is good. As long as you bring some warm clothing and aren't worried about the occasional wet weather 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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