Atholl Palace Hotel brochure

A Luxury Hotel for all Seasons - PITLOCHRY, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND

Relax in the Lounge around the Blazing Log Fire.. .

Welcome to the Atholl Palace Hotel

To Our Guests

Welcome to the pages of your favourite book.

The directors, management and staff wish you a warm welcome. Situated in Pitlochry (the gateway to the highlands) this hotel is a timeless romantic location near where the river Tummel meets the Tay.

Since Victorian times the Atholl Palace has welcomed guests from all around the world. Our guests enjoy the splendour, comfort, friendly and discreet service, wonderful food and for many people pure tranquillity.

The Atholl Palace is the ideal location for a leisurely break, business and private conferences, weddings and functions.

Business becomes pleasure at the Atholl Palace where the service, ambiance and attention to detail is ever present.

The Atholl Palace is a spectacular hotel offering unique features and outstanding value.

When you have read the pages of your favourite book come and enjoy what we have to offer. You can afford to stay in this palace – The Atholl Palace.

FIONN McCuMHAILL

Managing Director

In Spring and Summer the gardens delight with a rainbow of colour, offering a perfect setting for any wedding or romantic getaway. When Autumn comes the trees delight with an abundance of colour and the large open fires offer comfort indoors.

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The Venue of Choice for Every Season and Any Occasion

Atholl Palace provides the perfect location for any event. With its choice of magnificent rooms and settings both indoor and outdoor, we can cater for your wildest dreams. At Christmas time and Hogmanay, Scotland can offer no better hostess, with a snow capped mountain backdrop, Atholl Palace is magical at this time of year.

• Blazing log fires

• Large relaxing lounge

• Giant Christmas tree

• Special activities for children

• Outdoor activities in the grounds

• Arrive to the sound of pipes at Hogmanay and enjoy music and ceilidh dancing

Christmas and Hogmanay, a special time of year.. .

The historic nature of the Atholl Palace Hotel means that every room is unique with quirky original features, however, the truly outstanding feature of all our rooms are the views.

From the superb south facing landscape of the Tummel Valley and views over the gardens of Ben-y-Vrackie, to the exquisite setting at garden level, with easy access to our Spa and gardens, we have a room to suit everyone.

From intimate single bedrooms to larger family suites, every bedroom is furnished to the highest standards with more than just the comforts of home. All the usual refinements of private bathrooms, telephone, tea and coffee making, hair dryers, trouser press and colour TV are provided.


Book your Room with a View...

or stay in your own Private Lodge...

Around our Scottish estate, on a hill above Pitlochry, we have created a collection of luxury self catering cottages, lodges and apartments.

In the seclusion of our former walled garden our modern lodges are holiday homes built to the highest standards and individually decorated giving each its own individual character.

We have 3 holiday apartments in Highways, a unique building, which has been completely remodelled within the listed Art Deco exterior.

The Herb Garden Bothy is tucked away in the secluded, walled herb garden and is the perfect romantic hideaway. Drive into your own secret garden, with parking, and walk through fragrant flowers to your front door.

We also have some one-of-a-kind holiday cottages including the iconic Gate Lodge, which stylishly sits at the entrance to the Atholl Palace Hotel and estate. Our Garden Cottage is a charming wooden bungalow next to the former walled garden and this too we have furnished uniquely for our guests.


Inside the Lodges – beautifull y decorated, spacious rooms...

The Manor House at Atholl Palace

Set on a plateau at Corriebruach just south-west of the hotel, the Manor House was originally built in 1871 for the owners of the hotel.

This former Victorian mansion has now been considerably upgraded to offer a relaxing, peaceful haven with up to ten rooms finished to a high standard within very easy walking distance from the main hotel, but also with separate vehicular access and parking.

The secluded location benefits from plenty natural light whilst retaining a certain solitude, ideal for letting as a complete unit for up to 20 persons, or individually according to choice


Gardens are good for the Soul.. .

Recreating the glorious gardens that were part of the original vision for the Atholl Palace has been a particularly important passion of ours at the hotel. Our gardeners’ hard work and imaginative planting has been rewarded with several prizes from the Pitlochry in Bloom Competition over the last few years.

The gardens have been developed with walkways and seats to encourage all, both hotel guests and day visitors, to relax and enjoy the abundant wildlife and array of plants and colour.

The remarkable specimen trees, planted as the hotel was being built from 1874, have been described as “an undiscovered arboretum”, and are part of Perthshire’s Big Tree Country.

The formal gardens, at the front of the Hotel, are a constant blaze of colour throughout the summer. They offer a unique setting for photographs, a quiet drink or romantic strolls.


Gardeners Innes Smith and Kenny MacPherson are happy to talk to you about their work as you stroll around the gardens and enjoy the experience. Innes also writes a monthly diary on our website www.athollpalace.com if you would like to keep up with progress in the garden.

Tranquility.. .

...is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. At Atholl Palace this becomes an ultimate pleasure. Delight in a delicious breakfast feast with a view, and choose from lunch on the lawn, afternoon tea or drinks by the fireside or dinner in our restaurant.

Our head chef prepares menus daily choosing seasonal food and herbs grown in our very own gardens and we are happy to prepare specialist dishes for any occasion, catering to all dietary requirements.


One of the very nicest pleasures in life.. .

Enjoying a picnic

A Perthshire Palladian

Grand sinky-in sofas,Gold draped panes,High white ceilingsAnd lots of picture frames,Huge wall mirrored,Above the logs a-flaringCosy groups are cushioned round,And low-voiced thoughts are sharing,Baronially built for therapyNow richly decored for guests,A welcoming dram of Glayva,Atholl Palace at its best.

By Rob Waller(Guest of The Atholl)

We pride ourselves in helping our guests plan

personalised Weddings and

Ceremonies

Your Wedding Day...

“We would like to thank you so much for making our day so wonderful, the setting in the hotel grounds is so beautiful, it really made our day, and photos!

All our family and friends really enjoyed their day and said they will be back, we definitely will be too. Thank you so much.”

Ian & Ellie Coles

Plan your Dream Wedding in our Scottish Highlands Palace

The Atholl Palace provides all the ingredients for a dream wedding. The character, the atmosphere, the added individuality and charm, the professionalism of our staff, ensures your day is spectacular and magical. We are always on hand to guide you with your planning, from the ceremony to the honeymoon.

We have years of experience hosting weddings and take pride in our attention to detail. We can help you with every stage of the planning, for large and small weddings, from photographs and flowers to entertainment and table plans. We also provide facilities onsite for civil wedding ceremonies.

Our unique, beautiful hotel has the perfect room for your wedding breakfast, whether you invite 250 guests to the circular Atholl Suite, 80 guests to the original ballroom or 20 guests to the charming Corrie Room.

We offer a variety of packages from simple ceremonies to full wedding packages at very reasonable prices.

We provide a choice of menus and drinks as well as many little touches such as place cards and a cake stand and knife. Our team will also decorate the tables with your accessories and favours, so that you can concentrate on the all the other tasks.

Full details available on our website


Corporate Events and Entertainment.. .

Successful conferences, seminars and team building events are all about the experience and attention to detail. We have these in abundance, in our professional event management team, and are happy to help you plan any type of event.

The Atholl Palace Hotel offers a range of conference and banqueting rooms, suitable for business launches, private functions and entertainment.

The largest room is the spectacular, circular Atholl Suite, with a capacity for up to 300, and very large doors at ground level to allow for easy access. The room sizes vary from the beautiful Bow Lounge, the original ballroom for larger conferences, to the intimacy of the Corrie Room, or the syndicate rooms for small groups or temporary offices.

In our garden level museum we have a screening room with a seating capacity for 25 guests, making it ideal for training and promotional demonstrations.

All our rooms have large windows with natural light and fresh air. They are equipped with the technical capacity to suit all requirements including WiFi and video conferencing.

Our facilities are all situated within 48 acres of prize-winning gardens and parkland grounds of the hotel. Our location allows seclusion and privacy for your event.

www.conferencemeetingscotland.com

unrivalled View...

Meetings and events within stunning Scottish baronial splendour offering views from all around.

We like to think we offer something a little different here at the Atholl Palace Hotel - It’s little wonder we have a loyal core of corporate clients and private customers who come back to us time and time again. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an international conference for 350 delegates or a small family celebration, your event matters to us and you want it to run like clockwork. And with a dedicated and experienced Events Team on hand and with a choice of ten different rooms in which to hold your event, all backed up with superb service, technology and facilities, you won’t be disappointed at Atholl Palace.

We are one of the most accessible Conference Venues in Scotland, situated in the picturesque market town of Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire, in the geographic centre of Scotland, and no more than 90 minutes from any of Scotland’s major cities and airports, from Inverness in the North to Glasgow and Edinburgh in the South – Truly the heart of Scotland.

And with 48 acres of Hotel grounds and Gardens at your disposal your event can easily cover both indoor and outdoor activities. We even have our own helicopter pad!

www.conferencemeetingscotland.com

Relax in the Luxury of our Lavender Spa

Set in its unique location, the Atholl Palace offers the perfect retreat to escape from time itself, while you enjoy spectacular views of the Scottish countryside and the fresh Highland air.

Drawing on its heritage as a Victorian health hydro, the Lavender Spa today still uses the powers of our natural spring water from the mountain of Ben-y-Vrackie. These waters are used as a tonic and are unique to the Atholl Palace.

Soak up nature itself….

The Lavender Spa combines hands on treatments and relaxation in our thermal rooms and spa pools. We offer an exclusive menu of luxury Phytomer performance treatments combining 100% natural organic marine extracts from oceanic plant life to create an innovative performance skincare for face and body.

Our expert therapists will select a personalised experience for you from the number of treatments offered uniquely at our Spa, restoring a sense of balance and harmony to your mind and body.

You will long to return to our oasis of peace and tranquility and we look forward to welcoming you.


Indulge yourself.. .

Go North, South, East & West Climb a mountain, Discover a loch...

Of course you can enjoy your stay without ever leaving the grounds of Atholl Palace, spending time in our museum, having a game of snooker, or exploring the estate gardens. Our yearly tennis tournament attracts big numbers, while pitch and putt is a daily popular sport. You might also like to take a swim in our pool or relax with a treatment in our Spa, but the village of Pitlochry and surrounding area has also many delights to offer, which you really should experience while you’re here.

Located in the centre of Scotland, at the start of the Highland Fault, Pitlochry is the ideal base for a truly Scottish experience. The Mountains of the Cairngorms National Park, the famous Lochs; Tummel and Rannoch, the historic sites of Dunkeld Cathedral and the Battle of Killiecrankie are all within 20 miles. Pitlochry has a diverse selection of restaurants, tea houses and shops and with the Festival Theatre and regular Scottish events, the area has plenty to entertain you.

See our website for our favourite A-Z of suggested activities and places to visit, which will suit a variety of ages and groups.

Suggestions vary from easy walks to getting wet ‘n’ wild...


Here are some of our favourite places...

Discover the history behind the Atholl Palace in our museum...

On June 7th, 1878, The Athole Hydropathic officially opened. Established initially as a centre for healing and restoration, the Atholl Palace was later transformed into a modern hotel. For over 130 years the hotel has welcomed guests and even housed two prestigious schools during the World Wars.

An entertaining 15 minute film charts the story of the Atholl Palace celebrating those who built, worked and visited the hotel. It includes original footage made by the Leys School Film Society during their time at the hotel in the 1940s.

Rooms have been set up, with audio stories, in accordance with the original hotel plans, to show the working and guest life of the Victorian Hydropathic establishment.

With first hand accounts and an array of photographs and artwork the museum brings to life its long and colourful history.

Situated on the garden level, the museum welcomes visitors from 10am to 5pm daily.


We have so much history and memories, both in our gardens and in our hotel. Come and make your own history when you visit The Atholl Palace.


• By train Pitlochry is on the main London to Inverness route, with daily and sleeper services making London less than 7 hours away.

• By road Pitlochry sits between Edinburgh and Inverness, on the main A9 trunk road from Stirling to the north of Scotland, which links to all the motorways to Edinburgh, Glasgow and England.

• By air Edinburgh airport is only 1 hours drive away, Dundee less and Glasgow one and a half hours.

• By sea the ferry service from Zeebrugge to Rosyth is only one hours drive.

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Aberdeen

Wick

Glasgow

Prestwick

Stranraer

Stirling

Fort William Pitlochry

RosythEdinburgh

Inverness

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Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LY, Scotlandwww.athollpalace.com

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