Enjoy New Year in Pitlochry

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas - definitely a white Christmas for most of the country this year! Here in Pitlochry we're now gearing up for the grand finale - Hogmanay, which has traditionally been celebrated even more than Christmas in Scotland.

After a night of revelry and excess, come and get some fresh air at the fantastic New Year street ceilidh, which takes place on New Year's Day from 2-4 pm in Pitlochry's main street, Atholl Road.

Hot soup, pies and sausage rolls are kindly provided by the local butcher, and mulled wine by the Pitlochry in Bloom group - a donation bucket is used to help fund the next year's ceilidh. A party not to be missed!

Liz, Knockendarroch House, an independent Pitlochry hotel

Merry Christmas from Knockendarroch Hotel

We would like to wish all our customers and future visitors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you very soon.

Best wishes for 2010!

Liz, Knockendarroch House Hotel

Street Nativity Play in Pitlochry

On Saturday 19th December, Pitlochry's streets form the backdrop to the second annual Street Nativity Play, which was such a huge success in the town last year.

The event starts in Pitlochry Baptist Church at 5 pm, and will finish in Pitlochry Church of Scotland. In addition to the Nativity. there will be a Carol Singing procession between the two churches through the streets of Pitlochry. Come early for this popular event to make sure of a seat! Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Tryst.

In the last weekend before Christmas, Pitlochry Festival Theatre finally takes a breather before launching headlong into a full programme after the festivities. In the meantime there is still plenty to do in Pitlochry - Scottish country dancing classes in Moulin every Thursday night, live music in various pubs, and a varied choice of restaurants. The local walks are beautiful at this time of year, with a stillness in the air and the mist rising from far-away fields and woods. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Liz, Knockendarroch House, an independent Pitlochry hotel

Winter Warmers in Pitlochry

Pitlochry is looking wonderfully festive at the moment, with the Christmas lights twinkling in shop windows and everyone going about their business of getting ready for Christmas!

Getting you into the spirit of Christmas are 2 performances at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this weekend. 'Another Night before Christmas' on Friday 11 December offers you the chance to delve into a selection of short stories, poems, essays and extracts from novels, all on the subject of Christmas. Mulled wine and mince pies will be on offer to warm you up when you arrive.

Then, on Saturday night, Swinging Winter Warmers, also at the Festival Theatre, introduces the Andy Mears Jazz Orchestra - making their Pitlochry debut. I'm sure it won't be the last time, with their blend of Big Band sounds and original material.

Make sure the children don't miss out on Santa and his Reindeer Parade on Saturday 12 December. Starting outside the Fisher's Hotel at 9.45 am, Santa and his reindeer will parade down Pitlochry High Street to Bell's Blair Athol Distillery. Once there you can enjoy the varied Christmas craft stalls and also a Coffee Morning to support our Pitlochry in Bloom campaign. The children can also enjoy storytelling sessions with Mrs Christmas. Enjoy yourselves.

Liz, Knockendarroch House Hotel