Pitlochry in Bloom, Scotland
Today, we visited Pitlochry in central Scotland. This town is popular with visitors and boasts two whisky distilleries, a special garden (Explorers),shopping and scenery.
We commenced by touring the Explorers Garden, which is relatively new, and focused on the stories of Scottish plant hunters who risked their lives travelling around the world in search of new plants and trees for cultivation, commerce and conservation.
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry, Perthshire
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry, Scotland
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry, Scotland
The Explorers Garden offers good views of local mountain Ben Vrackie (or speckled mountain).
Ben Vrackie, the Speckled Mountain, Pitlochry
Nearby is the popular Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Later in the evening we saw a rivetting performance of Dr. Angelus, a black comedy by Robert Dawson Scott.
Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Scotland
Next we went to view the nearby Black Spout waterfall which entailed a short walk through woodland. A few years ago, in this locality, I participated in an archaeological dig exploring a Pictish settlement.
Black Spout Waterfall, Pitlochry, Scotland
Next, a walk into town taking in the local church and Blair Atholl Distillery.
Holy Trinity Church, Pitlochry, Scotland
Blair Atholl Distillery, Pitlochry, Scotland
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
Today, weather was dry but overcast.
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