Pitlochry campsites

Pitlochry is a bustling yet peaceful town in the heart of Scotland, leading to the world famous Highlands. Claiming this proud heritage, it hosts the Pitlochry Highland Games every autumn and surrounds you in scenery straight from a Highland film adaptation - glens, wooded crannies and babbling brooks are part of the local landscape. Visit around the new year to revel in a truly Scottish tradition, and kick up your heels in the local street ceilidh, or dance. 

Best known for its incredible scenery, Pitlochry attracts visitors from all over the world. Set on the banks of the River Tummel with the imposing Ben Vrackie as its backdrop, you won't want to forget a stout pair of boots for those country walks. 

Popular local walks will take you to the Falls of Bruar, a series of picturesque waterfalls about 8 miles outside of the town, and some of the best times are to be had strolling through Faskally or Black Spout Woods. Then venture to Rannoch Moor where you can discover some unusual wildlife such as what's known as the 'narrow-headed ant', as well as birds, squirrels and deer. 

The town itself has a Victorian tinge to every building - some say thanks to Queen Victoria's visit during her reign, when she showered praise on the town. A little more history can be seen, and sipped, at the Edradour Distillery which produces Blair Athol single malt whisky. It's not the only unique gourmet offering in this neck of the woods, however. The Pitlochry Power Station and Dam is where you can visit the unusual 'salmon ladder' (a structure which helps the salmon get to Loch Faskally where they will breed).

Play a few rounds of golf at Pitlochry's club and see if the fabulous scenery can improve your game.  For something more indoor, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is Scotland's theatre in the hills, putting on theatrical performances and shows all year long in the heart of the Highlands.  

Schiehallion is another prominent mountain nearby and is famed for being part of an 18th century experiment where scientists attempted to 'weigh the world'. Step down from the clouds to find the Queen's View, dedicated to Victoria's visit and taking in both Loch Tummel and the purple heather of the mountains beside it.

If it all sounds too much like fresh air and exercise to you, you can find the antidote with a round of pampering at a spa hotel, browsing the shops for gifts and local crafts and downing a tipple or two in Pitlochry's bars.

The Pass of Killiecrankie is close by and is an impressive wooded gorge with the River Garry flowing alongside it. The historic Battle of Killiecrankie, also took place here and signified the start of the Jacobite uprisings. In the modern day, it's a place where you can take the leap and get your first taste for bungee jumping. Don't look down - it's a long way!

The city of Perth is a 45 minute drive away and offers a more cosmopolitan atmosphere with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants as well as the beautiful Scone Palace, and Elcho Castle, both of which make for excellent day trips out.