The Heart of Scotland - Detailed Description

Arrive Starting Point: Blair Atholl

Blair Atholl is the quintessential highland village and offers real highland hospitality to visitors. It is the perfect walking base complete with beautiful scenery and a network of excellent trails.

Blair Atholl is on the main Glasgow/Edinburgh to Inverness rail, bus and road routes. Journey time is about three hours.

Your overnight will be in The Atholl Arms which is one of our favourite Highland Hotels, so much so that Neil even got married there. It has a wonderful atmosphere, comfortable rooms and great food.

Atholl Estates Walk—5-10 Miles

The area surrounding Blair Atholl is an amazing part of Scotland and you have an entire day to enjoy the delights of this truly special part of the country.

Start by visiting Blair Castle, its imposing white facade dominates the area. It is home to the Atholl Highlanders, one of Europe’s last private armies and exploring the castle and gardens is enthralling.

The afternoon is best spent exploring one of the many way marked tracks available on Atholl Estates, although you can choose from several walks which we provide including challenging hill walks or gentle river strolls.

Blair Atholl to Pitlochry—10 Miles

Start your journey with a relaxed walk on riverside paths to Killiecrankie, site of the first battle of the Jacobite victory and home of the unbelievable “Soldiers Leap”. From Killiecrankie you have the choice of three equally appealing routes to Moulin, by mountain, moor or river.

Moulin is a tiny village to the north of Pitlochry nestled on the slopes of Ben Vrackie. You will be staying at the Moulin Hotel, a delightful haven of Highland Hospitality well known for its beer and food.

Pitlochry Walking—5-10 Miles

Choose from a number of outstanding walks in and around Pitlochry and the surrounding area. Mountains, rivers, lochs and local attractions will inspire and delight you. Your biggest problem will be which route to take and which sites to visit.

Choices include Edradour and Blair Athol Distilleries, the Festival Theatre, the Salmon Ladder and the Black Spout Waterfall.

Alternatively if you are feeling more energetic you may wish to tackle Ben Vrackie, the highest hill in the area which is sure to reward your efforts with fantastic views in all directions.

Depart Pitlochry

Again, Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessed from this central location and should you need to return to Blair Atholl it is a short journey by local transport.

Walking Direction

Should you wish to walk in the opposite direction this can be arranged.

Tailor Made Holidays

We are always more than happy to tailor our standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what you would like and we will be happy to arrange your tailor made walking holiday.