Local Events
Near Atholl Palace Hotel
One of the best ways to enjoy a visit to Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland is not only a stay with us here at Atholl Palace Hotel but also to plan your trip around one of Pitlochry’s many events.
Nearby Local Events in Pitlochry
Pitlochry host major events including festivals, traditional highland entertainment and sporting events that occur throughout the year, with many of these events having international standing. From Etape Caledonia, the highlight of every Scottish cyclists year which starts in Pitlochry and covers some of the most scenic parts of Highland Perthshire to The Pitlochry Highland Games which is a spectacle not to be missed, there is something for everyone.
Why Stay With Us
Atholl Palace Hotel is the ideal base when attending an event or festival nearby in Pitlochry. Return to Atholl Palace Hotel and relax and unwind in our luxury guestrooms that have been designed with your comfort and luxury in mind and will ensure that you have a restful night of sleep. Whether you are travelling solo, with your family or getting away with your other half we have rooms to suit all your needs. Enjoy delicious dining where we offer a tempting selection of food and beverage options in our Verandah Restaurant during your stay. Our menus offer value and variety and our chefs pride themselves in showcasing Highland Perthshire’s world class ladder with the use of sourcing local Scottish produce.
Enjoy the best of both world’s, an action-packed day of fun at a nearby festival or event followed by top quality dining and luxurious guestrooms and a great night’s sleep in the comfort of Atholl Palace Hotel.
Here at Atholl Palace Hotel, we have compiled an extensive list of some of the most popular and entertaining events that happen throughout the year. See below;
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Near Atholl Palace Hotel

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
All Year Round Schedule
Pitlochry Festival Theatre plays host to a varied and exciting entertainment schedule all year round from plays to musicals to an evening at the Opera and Storytelling.
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Easter Family Fun
at Blair Castle
Easter Holidays
There is fun for all the family this Easter at Blair Castle. Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt inside the Castle throughout the Easter holidays, Easter Sunday Tractor Rides and Easter Sunday Fun Activity Day.
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Easter Sunday Fun Day
at Blair Castle
Sunday April 20th, 2025
Visit Blair Castle & Gardens for their Easter Sunday Fun Day on April 20th from 11am to 3pm. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Egg Decorating, Tractor Rides and more.
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May Events at
Blair Castle
May 2025
There is lots happening at Blair Castle & Gardens this May including a Spring Foraging Course, The Atholl Higlanders Parade and The Atholl Gathering. Something for all ages.
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Etape Caledonia
11th May 2025
Etape Caledonia is the UK’s original closed road sportive, a sell-out event, it attracts riders from all over the country to take part in either a 40 mile or an 85-mile cycle.
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Pitlochry Highland Games
Saturday 13th September 2025
One of the oldest Highland Games in Scotland this event takes place on the second Saturday of September, Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
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Enchanted Forest
2nd October – 2nd November 2025
Experience Scotlands multi award winning magical sound and light show, The Enchanted Forest during your stay at Atholl Palace Hotel.
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Pitlochry's New Year's Day Street Party
New Year's Day
Celebrate Hogmanay in style at Atholl Palace Hotel and continue the celebrations the following day at Pitlochry’s New Year's Day Street Party from 1pm – 4pm with ceilidh dancing and delicious f...
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