Faskally Forest, Pitlochry

Name: Faskally Forest
Address: Pitlochry, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Pitlochry

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Faskally Forest, also known as Faskally Woods, is a wooded area in the historic county of Perthshire, Scotland. It is among the mixed woodlands of Perthshire, and is well known for its radiant colours during the autumn. It is one of the early forest lands of Perthshire Big Tree County. Originally a "model woodland" developed in the 19th century with a resort owned by Archibald Edward Butter. In 1953, Faskally was acquired by the Forestry Commission of Scotland to set up a school for training young foresters. ()

Created: 1953Coordinates: 56°42'0"N, 3°45'0"W

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Faskally Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry fish ladder, Pitlochry Church of Scotland, Loch Faskally.

0.6 miE
Theater
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
15 min walk • The Pitlochry Festival Theatre is large performing arts theatre located in the town and burgh of Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The idea of a performance space in the area was conceived in the late 1940s by John Stewart, a leading promoter of amateur dramatics in Glasgow. The theatre officially opened on 19 May 1951.
0.4 miE
Dam, Park
Pitlochry fish ladder, Pitlochry
11 min walk • The Pitlochry fish ladder is a fish ladder next to the Pitlochry Power Station, near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, which allows salmon to travel upstream during the breeding season.
0.7 miNE
Church
Pitlochry Church of Scotland, Pitlochry
19 min walk • Pitlochry Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian Church. The church building is located in Church Road, Pitlochry, in Perthshire, Scotland. The church today serves the tourist town of Pitlochry in the Tummel valley. The church is a category A listed building.
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Faskally
16 min walk • Loch Faskally is a man-made reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 2.5 kilometres northwest of Pitlochry.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Black Castle of Moulin, Pitlochry
33 min walk • The Black Castle of Moulin, is a ruined castle located in Moulin near Pitlochry, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument. The castle was built about 1326 by Sir John Campbell of Lochawe on an island, or crannog, in a loch, now drained. The castle was torched in 1512, due to a fear of plague, and fell into ruins.

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Which popular attractions are close to Faskally Forest?

Nearby attractions include Pitlochry fish ladder, Pitlochry (11 min walk), Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry (15 min walk), Pitlochry Church of Scotland, Pitlochry (19 min walk).

Faskally Forest, Pitlochry

Facts and practical information

Pitlochry plan & book

Faskally Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry

Pitlochry fish ladder, Pitlochry

Pitlochry Church of Scotland, Pitlochry

Loch Faskally

Black Castle of Moulin, Pitlochry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Faskally Forest?