Hello Everyone!
My goodness the Christmas Fever has run away with me! I’ve been meaning to sit down and write this blog for about a fortnight!
We’ve already had our first flurry of snow up here in Highland Perthshire and the whole area is looking beautiful. I do love the mountains in winter – they look just as nature intended.
Of course, it has meant that the ski season up here is now open and with Glenshee less than an hour from Pitlochry we’re bursting with skiers and snowboarders out for the first run of the season! If you’re a winter sports fan then Highland Perthshire is the place to be. The Glenshee Ski Resort is famed for its ski school, snow sports and great views! Book into our accommodation and you can enjoy a short drive to all the fun of the snow with the bustling winter activities of Pitlochry ready and waiting for après ski!
If you prefer your winter sports a little less adventurous but still want to get out and soak up the great outdoors then you MUST check out the winter programme from Highland Safaris. Their Christmas Experience is a great opportunity to get out and do something as a family, engaging with nature learning all about the Scotland’s Red Deer – a very close cousin of Rudolph I’m told! As well as meeting the Red Deer herd you can also meet Ossian the Barn Owl and wander through a light filled Discover Trail! Warm up back at the Café with a Hot Chocolate and home baking in front of the Peat Burning. This is a magical experience that runs right through in 2015. Check out their website for dates and make sure you book in quickly for accommodation to suit!
Of course, when its cold there’s little warms you better than a good hoolie and we’re certainly known for that up here in the Highlands! Pitlochry’s Street Party on January 1st is now world famous and welcomes people from all over our glorious globe! Atholl Road is closed to traffic and filled with new year revellers. The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Jack Delaney’s Ceilidh Band, Silly McBee, the Clown, Shetland’s Up Helly Aa and the Viking Fire Festival Jarl Squad are all there to help you welcome in 2015! Bets bit is, entrance is free for all! HOORAY!
And right through December into January you will find live music in all of our local bars and pubs, with dancing, singing and real Festive atmosphere. Well we have to do something to keep warm and what better way than letting your hair down and enjoying some Highland Hospitality! Check out the Highland Perthshire Website for dates and times of some great Scottish Acts!
Finally, Christmas and New Year is always really busy for accomodation and if our fantastic snow keeps up we' have a busy old January as well! Make sure you book as quickly as possibly (and look out for some great deals as well!)
I do hope to see you all over Christmas and New Year, but if I don’t have a wonderful time wherever you are.
Best Festive wishes, Bea XXX
A fantastic wee hoose! Everything we could have wanted. A perfect safe space for our wee Ziggy, a dog who likes to explore. The cottage's location is ideal for exploring the area. We shall be back!
Ballin Bheag
Hi Bea, As we didn't manage to write a comment in the guest book I wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our week in Pitlochry (13th-20th July). As a family of 4, with two teenage boys, the cottage suited us perfectly as it was so spacious and had everything we needed. The location was superb, near to the centre but far enough away to provide a country feel. Loved the views of the hills!
Schiehallion Cottage
If you are looking for a place that has everything you need, the relaxation you seek, and the central location of Scotland to be able to get out and see the gorgeous country, this is it! This cottage was an absolute amazing find and was an essential part in our vacation being as amazing as it was. The beds are super comfy, the blankets fluffy and soft, the towels are absolutely amazing (I will be buying some of our own lol) and all the amenities we pristine and wonderful! From here you can fan out in any direction going about 3.5 hours to get to the Isle of Skye or 3.5 hours in the opposite direction hitting east coast of Scotland. We had more than enough room for four kids and two adults. The landlords are absolutely a pleasure to do business with and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!! Don't overlook this gem, you'll regret not picking this one