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Blair Atholl
There
are few more imposing sights in the Scottish Highlands than the superb
façade and highland grandeur of the Atholl Arms Hotel in Blair
Atholl, standing proudly at the northern end of this delightful highland
village, right next to the little railway station, and almost adjacent
to the entrance to famous Blair Castle.
A really traditional Scottish highland hotel, big on heritage and on hospitality.
A wonderful base too for short breaks, weekend leisure breaks and activity and adventure breaks in Scotland too.
The hotel’s ‘hinterland’ is liberally sprinkled with some of the best of tourist attractions and outdoor activity opportunities in Scotland – from sensational highland shopping at nearby House of Bruar – to excellent River Tay and Tummel salmon fishing, Highland Adventure Safaris and wonderful rafting and kayaking.
Atholl Arms Hotel Accommodation
The hotel’s thirty-one bedrooms have been thoughtfully and elegantly decorated. Each has its own individual character with all the modern facilities required by the discerning traveller.
Choose from an excellent range of comfortable double, single and large family rooms all with en-suite facilities. Each room has colour television, direct dial telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.
Expect a very flexible approach to your room requirements. Large towels and extra bedding as standard.
Pet Policy
We also welcome guests with well behaved pets in some of our rooms.
We are a pet friendly hotel and welcome guests with well behaved pets in a selection of our rooms. Ideally pets should bring their own bedding. Working dogs are regular visitors to the hotel.
Dining
Witness the Baronial Dining Room. Complete with Minstrels Gallery, not
only a paradise for gourmands and bon viveurs, but also for those really
looking for a dining ambience with a real difference.
Childrens’ menus although most of our discerning children prefer the adult menus!
Before dining, guests may linger over the menu and an aperitif in our relaxing bars and lounges where, at lunchtimes, we serve delicious bar meals.
In our adjoining ‘Bothy Bar’, locals and visitors alike un-wind and swop tall-tales in cosy, informal surroundings, where food is available all day.
Meetings & Conferences
If you require a venue for your business meeting or small conference,
we have private rooms available that will ensure your meetings go smoothly
and without interruption.
We are ideal for smaller meetings and training courses for around 15-50 delegates. Over the years we have hosted many of these events. Flexibility and professionalism are our watchwords. Every event is afforded the same importance.
For those all-day meetings we can offer a choice of meals to suit any budget, and private rooms for lunch and/or dinner.
Weddings
The Atholl Arms, has that distinctive advantage upon which we firmly build
with the highest standards of service and personal attention and performance
to provide a memorable wedding experience as individual as you.
Romance and Highland Perthshire are synonymous.
Our knowledge of the formalities, the individual touches which make that difference on the day, the willingness to go that extra mile for you and your guests, and our expertise in encapsulating the whole romantic mood and feel of this very special place in our organization, personal service and presentation.
From the ceremony (in the hotel if you wish), to the strains of a traditional piper welcoming the guests, memorable photographs in the grounds of Blair Castle - to lovely food and great entertainment.
We provide that authentic total Scottish wedding experience which has endeared Madonna and a string of famous names to celebrate in this land.
Exclusive use of the hotel can be made available by prior arrangement, and a beautiful bridal suite awaits the happy couple after a fantastic and memorable day.
Activities
The Atholl Arms Hotel offers a variety of interesting and exciting outdoor
pursuits for its patrons. A leisurely round of golf at the local 9-hole
course or the more testing challenge of the nearby championship courses.
Some of the many activities that can be enjoyed in and around the Blair
Atholl include :
· Salmon Fishing
· Shooting on the moors
· Deer Stalking and Grouse
· Pheasant Shooting on low ground
· Pony Trekking through glorious glens
· Leisurely Walks
· Hill Walking
· Mountain Climbing
The scenic, historic and cultural diversity of the surrounding area, featuring an abundance of outdoor activity riches, is what really brings the hotel into its own as a sensational touring and activity base.
Attractions
Highland Perthshire, in the warm heart of Scotland, offers the visitor
a choice of Scottish holiday or short break as diverse as its scenery.
It is a region steeped in history, where you will discover as much of the past as of the present. There's so much to do that you may not want to leave! But if you want to explore further afield, Blair Atholl makes the perfect central base for discovering much of Scotland.
Perthshire is perfectly situated in the very heart of Scotland, just one hour by road or rail from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The sense and evidence of Scotland's history can be found everywhere, set in a stunning landscape of rugged mountains, wooded hills, rivers and glens punctuated by the towns and villages of rural Highland Perthshire.
Here are just some highlights and ideas, all within a short drive of
the Atholl Arms Hotel:
· Stop awhile to take in the world famous, stunning Queen's View
at Loch Tummel.
· Explore the Pass of Killiecrankie, site of the Battle of Killiecrankie and the famous Soldier's Leap.
· Visit Dunkeld on the banks of the Tay and view its Cathedral and the ' Little Houses ' restored by the National Trust.
· Drive along beautiful Loch Tay from Kenmore to Killin and sample
a tremendous variety of water sports on the loch.
Leisurely
On those days when the weather is not so favourable, there is plenty
to enjoy in the ‘great indoors’. The Blair Atholl area has
many attractions close by. These include:
· The Atholl Country Collection Museum - See how
life used to be for the people of Atholl.
· The Blair Atholl Water Mill - A restored working
water mill dating from 1613. Also has a Coffee Shop with home cooking
and baking.
· Distilleries - The Blair Atholl Distillery in
Pitlochry is the oldest working distillery in Scotland. Edradour distillery,
also in Pitlochry, is the smallest in Scotland.
· Clan Donnachaidh Centre - 4 miles north of Blair
Atholl, over 700 years of clan history is displayed. Museum and Shop.
If it’s too cold outside, then relax with a book or doze curled up in a comfy armchair in our spacious lounges – or experience that inner warmth which irresistible ranges of Scotch malts will bring.
History and Setting
Built in 1832, the Atholl Arms Hotel is a traditional Highland hotel which
has built up a reputation for good food, comfort and friendly service.
The hotel is imposingly situated in the picturesque village of Blair Atholl, close to Blair Castle, one of the best known castles in Scotland.
Edinburgh and Glasgow and the direct rail link from London to the station almost next to the hotel make Blair Atholl and the hotel easy to reach and the perfect base for touring the highlands of Scotland.
At the gateway to the Cairngorm National Park. 5 miles from the great highland tourist destination of Pitlochry but without the hustle and bustle. Where you can enjoy ‘quiet’, stress free short breaks close to Pitlochry and within easy reach of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
And notable for its own selection of great Scotch whisky, it is surrounded by some great Scottish malt whisky distilleries, notably Edradour and Dalwhinnie.
DIRECTIONS
By Road:
The Atholl Arms Hotel is just off the main A9 road at Blair Atholl in
Highland Perthshire between Perth and Inverness. It is some 35 miles (56km)
north of Perth. Travelling by road, take the turn signposted to Blair
Atholl some 7 miles north of Pitlochry. The hotel is a prominent feature
at the northern end of the centre of the village.
From Inverness:
Take the A9 all the way south to Blair Atholl. The hotel is a prominent
feature at the northern end of the centre of the village. From the airport
– take the road into Inverness then on to the A9
From Glasgow:
Take the A/M80 north to Stirling, remembering to bypass the city and follow
the signs for Perth then Inverness which will take you on to the A9 north.
Take the turn signposted to Blair Atholl some 7 miles north of Pitlochry.
The hotel is a prominent feature at the northern end of the centre of
the village.
From Edinburgh:
Take the M90 to Perth outskirts where you will follow the signs for and
join the A9 north to Inverness. Bypass Pitlochry and proceed as above.
From Aberdeen:
The more scenic route is the A93 road via Ballater, Braemar and Glenshee
to the A924 turn-off at Bridge of Cally, for Kirkmichael then head west
to Pitlochry. Look out at Pitlochry for the signs for the A9 north to
Blair Atholl (7 miles) The quickest route from Aberdeen is to come south
on the A90 via Forfar, then Coupar Angus and Dunkeld.
From Dundee:
Take the A90 to the outskirts of Perth then proceed as for Edinburgh above
From the Rosyth Ferry:
Follow the signs for the M90 to Perth, then proceed as above.
From the Airports:
From Edinburgh Airport, follow signs for the M90 to Perth and proceed
as above. From Glasgow Airport join the M8, go through Glasgow city centre
then proceed as for Glasgow above.
From Aberdeen and Inverness airports – see above.
By Train:
Disembark at Blair Atholl Station. The hotel is virtually in front of
you as you exit the station. There is a regular daily service interconnecting
with all major Scottish towns and cities.
Email Atholl Arms Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
