Location. The Atholl Palace Hotel is located in parklands overlooking Pitlochry, Scotland, 500 metres from the Blair Atholl whisky distillery and one mile from the town centre. Pitlochry railway station is one mile away.
Hotel Features.The hotel was opened as a spa in Victorian times and retains the traditional feel and splendour of a Scottish baronial stately home. The lobby features red and gold carpets and a log fireplace, while modern facilities include complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. There is also a spa offering a range of holistic treatments, and the formal gardens contain an arboretum with many rare specimen trees.

The Verandah restaurant at Atholl Palace serves modern Scottish dishes and features stunning views of the Tummel valley. Whiskies can be enjoyed in the oak- panelled Stagshead Bar, which also serves snacks. The full Scottish breakfast is complimentary.

Conference facilities include meeting rooms, a screening room, the 300-capacity Atholl Suite, and an event management team.

There is an indoor swimming pool and outdoor seasonal pool, as well as tennis courts and a playground. An 18-hole golf course in Pitlochry, one kilometre away, and various water sports including sailing and canoeing are available on Loch Tay.

Guestrooms.The 90 guestrooms of the Atholl Palace are set over four floors and are furnished in bright, warm colours, with tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers and wireless Internet access. All enjoy spectacular view of either Ben y Vrackie Mountain or the Tummel Valley.

Expert Tip.Nearby distilleries Blair Athol and Edradour, the smallest in Scotland, produce single malt whiskeys classified as Highland malts. Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the town centre runs a repertory programme through the summer.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE 2 WHISKY DISTILLERIES/ DAM AND FISH LADDER / FESTIVAL THEATRE WITHINWALKING DISTANCE OF HOTEL.IN THE AREA HISTORIC BLAIR CASTLE / PASS OFKILLIECRANKIE / QUEENS VIEW / SCONE PALACE