In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Pitlochry like this:

Pitlochry, vil. with ry. sta., Moulin par., Perthshire, on river Tummel, 28½ miles NW. of Perth, pop. 777; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks; is situated amid fine scenery, has a salubrious climate, and is a favourite summer resort. The Athole Hydropathic is near the vil. Pitlochry has a tweed factory, a chemical factory, and 2 distilleries.

Pitlochry through time

Pitlochry is now part of PERTH AND KINROSS Council. Click here for graphs and data of how PERTH AND KINROSS has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Pitlochry itself, go to Statistics.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Pitlochry, in Perth and Kinross and Perthshire | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/17379

Date accessed: 18th November 2025


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