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Glamis Castle Visit
· You need cash for entrances to Glamis Castle
· Call ahead to confirm visit and book guides.
· Refreshment facilities available at Glamis.
· Lunch in Pitlochry – plenty of choice.
Pitlochry (En Route to and around the town)
The Pass of Killiekrankie
Approx. 7 miles (15 mins.) before Pitlochry is Killiekrankie, the site of a decisive battle in 1689. With a fit group it is great to walk through the woods (30 mins round trip) to see the Soldier’s Leap, where one government soldier leapt 15 feet over a ravine to escape. There is also a conservation-based visitor centre, toilets and ice-cream.
Distillery
With an adult group, you may wish to visit a distillery. There are two in/near Pitlochry which give guided tours. Edradour is no longer a free visit. £7.50 charge PP. (It is the smallest distillery and is run by just three men). A second choice is Bell’s who run the Blair Athol Distillery, £7.00 (2016) which can be redeemed against any purchase of malt whisky.
Pitlochry
This is an attractive little town with lots of good shopping and can make a good stop especially for adult groups. If only half want to see a distillery, you can split the group between shopping and the visit if they wish. Car park on right as entering the town from the north. Pay toilets.
For information on Glamis Castle see www.glamis-castle.co.uk
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