Stargazing
Big skies, outdoor fire pit blankets and marshmallows are the order of the day. On clear nights, you can often see the Milky Way, star clusters, and occasionally the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in winter:
Pine Trees Hotel Grounds - With 10 acres of woodland gardens, we already offer relatively dark skies - Perfect for casual stargazing.
The other best Stargazing spots around Pitlochry:
Queens View (Loch Tummell) - One of Scotland's most famous viewpoints, offering a wide, dark sky over Loch Tummel I Distance - 7 miles west of Pitlochry I Bonus - Enjoy sunset views before nightfall.
Ben Vrackie Car Park & Lower Trails - A slightly elevated location just outside Pitlochry town, away from streetlights I Distance - 1km I Bonus - Drop in for a pint or wee dram in town on your way.
What you might see when:
Winter - Orion constellation, Pleiades Star cluster, Milky way core.
Spring & Autumn - Planets like Jupiter and Saturn visible to the naked eye.
Occasional Aurora Borealis - Rate but possible during strong solar activity.
