Dowally Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Northward on A9 nearing Dowally beside River Tay, 1979. A few miles upstream of Dunkeld, with Ben Vrackie (2,757 ft.) in the distance.
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Field, Rotmell Edge of woodland above Rotmell Cottages with a fine view up the Tay.
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Railway bridge, Dalguise Carries the Highland Railway over the Tay.
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New woodland, Rotmell A recent addition to Rotmell Wood, sheltering a field from the moors to the northeast.
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Field boundaries, Rotmell Three boundaries of different ages at the top of the improved pasture. Above there is a strip of rough grazing, then moorland or Rotmell Wood, a commercial plantation of spruce and larch.
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Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Pitlochry Pitlochry Scotland
The price is NZ$435 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$435
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Pitlochry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
lovely experience and staff

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Atholl Palace Hotel
Westlands of Pitlochry

Westlands of Pitlochry

4 out of 5
160 Atholl Road Pitlochry Scotland
The price is NZ$289 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$289
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Pitlochry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (779 reviews)
Staff are friendly

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Westlands of Pitlochry
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

3.5 out of 5
KNOCKARD RD, PH16 5JH Pitlochry Scotland
The price is NZ$182 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$182
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pitlochry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,144 reviews)
Room was ok, staff friendly, very steep roads to get to shops

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
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The Kenmore Club

The Kenmore Club

4 out of 5
Kenmore Aberfeldy Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Aberfeldy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mains of Taymouth Golf Course and The Scottish ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
Beautiful surroundings, the cottage we stayed in was spacious, well kept and ideal for a relaxing break. During most of our stay the onsite restaurant was closed but there are great local options available. The only downside was the pool area was looking a little tired with the jacuzzi and a shower ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Kenmore Club
Claymore Guest House and Apartments

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

4 out of 5
162 Atholl Road Pitlochry Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Pitlochry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rob Roy Way - North and Pitlochry Golf Club are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
Room was lovely, plenty of parking and staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Claymore Guest House and Apartments
Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

3.5 out of 5
Glenshee Blairgowrie Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Blairgowrie. Enjoy private hot tubs, a garden and a gift shop. Popular attraction Auchintaple Loch is located nearby.
Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Where the Dukes and Earls of Atholl stayed; Where Queen Victoria's stay led to the Atholl Highlanders, the only private army in Europe today

Blair Castle

4.5/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Blair Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pitlochry. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Blair Castle
It is stunning. This is a must see. I took a day to explore outside Edinburgh. The scenery is beautiful

Loch Tummel

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Tummel during your travels in Pitlochry. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Loch Tummel
@ the house of brar....interesting place with quaint restaurants and shops ...

The House of Bruar

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The House of Bruar during your trip to Pitlochry. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

The House of Bruar
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Rannoch Moor

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rannoch Moor, a lovely green space in Pitlochry. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Rannoch Moor
📍Schiehallion, by Kinloch Rannoch Views of Loch Rannoch from the summit of Schiehallion. The Loch is 15km in length, has an average width of 1.2km and reaches a depth of 130m.

Schiehallion

Explore the great outdoors at Schiehallion, a lovely green space in Pitlochry. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Schiehallion

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Pitlochry Festival Theatre during your trip to Pitlochry. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Activities

Small-Group Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky from Edinburgh

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky from Edinburgh

NZ$212
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky from Edinburgh
Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views

Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views

NZ$144
per adult
Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views
Aberfeldy Distillery Experience

Aberfeldy Distillery Tour

NZ$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberfeldy Distillery Tour
Stepping stones at the Fairy Pools

4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow

NZ$889
per adult
4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow
Loch Ness Inverness and the Highlands 2 Day Tour

Loch Ness Inverness and the Highlands 2 Day Tour

NZ$269
per adult
Loch Ness Inverness and the Highlands 2 Day Tour
Become A Blender

Create Your Own Scotch Whisky

NZ$124
per adult
Create Your Own Scotch Whisky
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