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Ptarmigan House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Blair Atholl
Gordon
and Lin Muirhead are pleased to welcome you to Ptarmigan House, a Scottish
Tourist Board Three-Star guest house created from a 19th century shooting
lodge.
Ptarmigan House is a former Victorian shooting lodge, sitting in its own grounds on the southern edge of the attractive Highland village of Blair Atholl. It looks out over fields and golf course to the hills beyond.
Ptarmigan House Accommodation
We offer first class Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
Our bedrooms are bright, tastefully decorated, and all have en suite facilities.
The House sits in its own grounds with ample parking.
We also offer Three-Star Self Catering accommodation
in a separate house that sleeps up to eight.
The rooms are equipped with television and tea and coffee facilities.
All rooms have en suite facilities.
All prices include a full scottish breakfast.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the large dining room. Guests can choose either
a continental breakfast or a traditional cooked breakfast.
Recreation
· Garden
Child Policy
Children are Welcome
· Outdoor Play Area
· Highchair Available
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Transportation Facilities
· Free Parking On-Site
Attractions and Activities
Blair Atholl has a population of about 300 and is located at the southern
gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
Blair Atholl is an ideal centre for touring the Scottish Highlands. To the north lie the Cairngorm Mountains, Loch Ness and Inverness (90 mins), while to the west are Loch Tummel, the famous Queens View, Loch Rannoch, Schiehallion, and bleak Rannoch Moor.
On the southern side are Dunkeld, Crieff and Perth (all within 45 mins). To the east is Glenshee and Braemar, and Balmoral is just over 50 miles away. Pitlochry lies 7 miles to the south, famous for its Festival Theatre.
There are also two whisky distilleries, one of which is the smallest in Scotland, and enough shops to keep the ladies happy. And in Blair Atholl itself there are a number of attractions.
We are just one mile from Blair Castle, traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, and one of Scotland's best known castles. Three miles to the south is Killiecrankie, site of the famous battle. Blair Castle is open to the public from Easter until late September.
Pubs, restaurants, swimming pool, leisure facilities and a golf course are all within five minutes' walk.
Only a few minutes north the now famous "House of Bruar", or "Harrods of the North" as it is also known. We hope you will come and spend a few days with us and are sure you will not be disappointed.
Walking:
Blair Atholl is a walker and hill walker's paradise.
Golf:
We can help you choose and book your tee-times on some of the most scenic
courses in Scotland, all within a short drive.
Mountain Biking: The many miles of forest and glen trails make this one of the most popular pastimes in the area.
Fishing and Shooting:
Some of the finest salmon fishing in Scotland is available locally on
the Rivers Tay, Tilt and Tummel. Trout fishing is also readily available
in the rivers, streams and hill lochs nearby. We are also situated in
the heart of some of the finest game country in Scotland. Let us arrange
fishing or shooting for you.
Motorcycling:
We welcome motor cyclists. Blair Atholl is an ideal base for a biking
holiday. Great scenery and twisties in every direction. No motorways up
here!
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Pitlochry, head north following the signs for Blair Atholl approximately
6 miles, after entering Blair Atholl take first left down The Terrace,
after 300 metres you will see our sign in front of you.
Getting There by Railway:
From South:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff, not long after entering
village, turn left at petrol station down 'The Terrace', Ptarmigan House
is signposted after 300m
From North:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff (Bruar), village 3 miles. Go right through the village to petrol station on the right, turn right down 'The Terrace', 300m to Ptarmigan House.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From South:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff, not long after entering
village, turn left at petrol station down 'The Terrace', Ptarmigan House
is signposted after 300m.
From North:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff (Bruar), village 3 miles. Go right through the village to petrol station on the right, turn right down 'The Terrace', 300m to Ptarmigan House.
Getting There by Ferry:
From South:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff, not long after entering
village, turn left at petrol station down 'The Terrace', Ptarmigan House
is signposted after 300m.
From North:- Leave A9 at Blair Atholl turnoff (Bruar), village 3 miles. Go right through the village to petrol station on the right, turn right down 'The Terrace', 300m to Ptarmigan House.
About the hosts
Your hosts are Gordon and Lin Muirhead. Born in Blair Atholl, Gordon has
represented Scotland at curling, gaining two World Silver Medals. He also
plays golf and has taken up motorcycling. Lin is a shopaholic and is always
ready to point our lady guests toward a bargain! They have three childen,
Glen, Eve and Thomas.
Email Ptarmigan House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
