Murder Mystery in Pitlochry Hotel....

It doesn't happen very often, but the Knockendarroch House Hotel has been acknowledged in a wonderful piece of crime fiction by Ian Simpson.  The book is called "Murder on Page One" and the lovely author who has stayed with us a number of times, informed us that he had our Pitlochry Hotel in mind when writing his book - how thrilling!  We definitely recommend the book and you can learn more about it at www.iansimpsonauthor.co.uk.

Special Birthday at our Pitlochry Hotel

A 20 minute and very scenic drive from our Pitlochry Hotel along the road to Crieff brought the Knockendarroch team to Scottish Quads. We were here to celebrate Mar's special Birthday and what a great way to do it! Complete with protective clothes we travelled off road in search of the best vantage points to admire the Spectacular Perthshire scenery. Of course, if a muddy adventure is not for you then stepping out on to the balcony from our superior rooms here at our Pitlochry Hotel can offer a much more relaxing way to enjoy fabulous views.

It's not just our balcony rooms that offer great views and our Spring Breaks give you a perfect opportunity to sample our Premier rooms offering some of the best in Pitlochry luxury accommodation. There are also fine South facing views from Knockendarroch's lounge - an ideal place to relax in the afternoon to enjoy a cup of tea with a fresh cream and jam scone or, if you prefer something a little stronger, then please pause at our whisky cabinet! In the evening or over breakfast you can enjoy fine food in our peaceful dining room with Ben Vrackie mountain as a back drop. You never know, after breakfast you may even decide to climb it!

Best wishes
Liz and the Knockendarroch Team

New Four Poster Room

We have now re-opened for the season and are looking forward to another busy year in our Pitlochry Hotel. As always, there is a lot going on in the area with activities to suit all of our guests - whether you're seeking extreme outdoor pursuits or just a relaxing couple of days in front of a log fire.

Our Winter breaks offer you the opportunity to get away from it all and still have the comfort of luxury Pitlochry accommodation at Knockendarroch House, at the end of an active day.

Also, this year we have completely revamped our premier four poster bedroom which offers glamour and luxury for any special occasion. Go on, treat yourself!

Best wishes, Liz and Team

Autumn in Pitlochry

Autumn is a great time to visit Pitlochry. The trees become a blaze of yellow, orange and red and every hue in between. I know there is a lot of science behind this phenomenon, but I just like to enjoy the beauty!

The autumn colours in Pitlochry truly are stunning, but that's not the only reason people love coming to the area. The award wining sound and light show, the "Enchanted Forest" returns from 7th to 29th October in the Explorer's Woodland Garden.

This Autumn also sees the return of the hugely popular "Whisky Galore - A Musical!" which runs at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 21st October to 12th November.

On top of all that, our Pitlochry Hotel has launched our Autumn Breaks from £74.00 per person, per night for dinner, bed and breakfast.

So come and enjoy the stunning autumn colours, a cosy log fire and an evening of full of of entertainment!

Walks around Pitlochry Hotels

The other day a guest asked me where the Corbett was and I had to confess that I didn't know what she meant. It turned out to the be big mountain that we look at every day - Ben Vrackie. Apparently, a Corbett is the next category down from a Munro, and has an altitude of between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. I then decided it was high time I climbed Ben Vrackie again and here is a photo from the top - not a beautiful Summer's day, but stunning nevertheless!

The 360 degree view took in Pitlochry Golf Course, Pitlochry Hotels and also far reaching views of Loch Tummel and beyond to Glencoe.

The walk reminded me how much there is to do and see in the area and inspired me to dust off my golf clubs and blow up my bicycle tyres!

Best wishes
Liz and the Knockendarroch Team

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

The theatre season in Pitlochry has commenced and the six main plays run right through the Summer until 15th October 2011. The headline musical this year is My Fair Lady and our guests who have already seen the performance have given it raving reviews.


To ensure our guests have a relaxing stay, we offer pre-theatre dinner, ticket booking service and complimentary transport to and from the theatre for all six main plays throughout the Summer season. The full programme for the season can be found at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

We hope that you will be able to stay at our Pitlochry Hotel and take in a show or two (or maybe six!).

Best wishes from all of us at the Knockendarroch.