Strathtay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ready to go Preparing to launch onto the Tay at Grandtully for the paddle to Dunkeld, 21Km downstream. Grandtully is more correctly Grantully (pronounced 'Grantly') but mapping has it with the 'd' and it will probably now stick. After 8 weeks with little or no rain, rivers are low, but the River Tay, fed from Loch Tay, usually hold its level well.
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Ready to go Preparing to launch onto the Tay at Grandtully for the paddle to Dunkeld, 21Km downstream. Grandtully is more correctly Grantully (pronounced 'Grantly') but mapping has it with the 'd' and it will probably now stick. After 8 weeks with little or no rain, rivers are low, but the River Tay, fed from Loch Tay, usually hold its level well.
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River Tay rapids at Grantully. This is a longer view of the rapids the 1st photo for this square covers. Taken at the end of November, so-one was foolish/brave enough to be on the river. Grantully, by the way, should not, traditionally, have a D in it, but the map-makers (as so often, certainly in Scotland) got it wrong and the mistake stuck.
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River Tay near Grantully The river alternates between calm ponds ideal for salmon and rapids that excite the rafters.
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House in Strathtay One of many fine Victorian style houses in the area.
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The Inn On The Tay

The Inn On The Tay

3 out of 5
Grandtully Pitlochry Scotland
The price is AU$273 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$273
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf inn in Pitlochry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Fabulous place to stay, clean, warm, spacious, friendly staff, good food.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Inn On The Tay
Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Pitlochry Pitlochry Scotland
The price is AU$341 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$341
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Pitlochry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
My wife used the spa on a previous visit and confirmed it was indeed relaxing.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Atholl Palace Hotel
Westlands of Pitlochry

Westlands of Pitlochry

4 out of 5
160 Atholl Road Pitlochry Scotland
The price is AU$175 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$175
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Pitlochry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (773 reviews)
Staff were very helpful. Excellent choice at breakfast. Room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Westlands of Pitlochry
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The Kenmore Club

The Kenmore Club

4 out of 5
Kenmore Aberfeldy Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Aberfeldy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mains of Taymouth Golf Course and The Scottish ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
Everything was excellent but our cottage was already at 3 but we had to pay an early check in fee. Why?? If it was already for us. We didn’t want the hassle of just hanging around for an hour so I paid it. Left a bit of a bad taste

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Kenmore Club
Hot tub, beautifully restored Manse. Fantastic midweek rates available.

Hot tub, beautifully restored Manse. Fantastic midweek rates available.

Stanley SCT
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Perth. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Active Kids Adventure Park and Historic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Perfect for a birthday get together. The accommodation was quirky and full of character with plenty of room. Beds were comfortable and clean. The hotel a few minutes away at the end of the road was perfect for bar suppers. Good communication from host

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hot tub, beautifully restored Manse. Fantastic midweek rates available.
Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

3.5 out of 5
Glenshee Blairgowrie Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Blairgowrie. Enjoy private hot tubs, a garden and a gift shop. Popular attraction Auchintaple Loch is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Hot tub great everything great

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses
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Popular places to visit

Where the Dukes and Earls of Atholl stayed; Where Queen Victoria's stay led to the Atholl Highlanders, the only private army in Europe today

Blair Castle

After visiting Blair Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pitlochry. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Blair Castle
It is stunning. This is a must see. I took a day to explore outside Edinburgh. The scenery is beautiful

Loch Tummel

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Tummel during your travels in Pitlochry. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Loch Tummel
@ the house of brar....interesting place with quaint restaurants and shops ...

The House of Bruar

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The House of Bruar during your trip to Pitlochry. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The House of Bruar
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Rannoch Moor

Explore the great outdoors at Rannoch Moor, a lovely green space in Pitlochry. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Rannoch Moor
📍Schiehallion, by Kinloch Rannoch Views of Loch Rannoch from the summit of Schiehallion. The Loch is 15km in length, has an average width of 1.2km and reaches a depth of 130m.

Schiehallion

Explore the great outdoors at Schiehallion, a lovely green space in Pitlochry. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Schiehallion

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Pitlochry Festival Theatre during your trip to Pitlochry. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Activities

Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views

Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views

AU$122
per adult
Wild Highlands Explorer Cairngorms, Funicular, Lochs and Views
Stepping stones at the Fairy Pools

4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow

AU$752
per adult
4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow
Private 3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour From Edinburgh

Private 3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour From Edinburgh

AU$6,881
per adult
Private 3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour From Edinburgh
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Cities near Strathtay

Tummel River meandering between hills near Pitlochry in Perthshire, Scotland on a sunny autumn day

Pitlochry

View upstream from Pitnacree Bridge The River Tay flows smoothly here after the rapids at Grandtully.
Photo by Russel Wills (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Grandtully