Holidays in Pitlochry are becoming increasingly popular not only with holidayers from Britain but also from across the globe. Certainly as Pitlochry vacations go 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. Actually, this town has been a very popular vacation spot for more than 100 years now and part of the reason for its popularity is that Queen Victoria stayed here in 1844.
Although Queen Victoria’s visit increased the town’s popularity, Pitlochry was well known before this time. During the 18th Century, the area grew the crop of flax and this was used to produce top quality linen in the town’s mills. In fact right through the 1700 and 1800, this town was a hive of activity.
Along with the linen weaving, The Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery was responsible for distilling whisky. Later, in 1835, the town’s first water-powered woolen mills were opened by the local MacNaughtons and here raw wool was made into Tweed.
Pitlochry is also home to the local highland games and it hosted the first modern highland games in 1852. The games are still played today 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.
Along with all the traditional kinds of games you would expect at such an event other ones have been included as well. These inclode a tug of war as well as highland dancing and competitions between pipe bands. So you are likely to find something to watch and enjoy through the days 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 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 when the weather is good. Providing you’re prepared to dress up warm and something to protect you from the rain then you can visit this part of Scotland at any time of the year. You’ll be rewarded with a warm Scottish welcome whenever you visit.
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