Pitlochry

In the late 19th century, Pitlochry was an elegant Victorian spa town, famous for its mild microclimate and beautiful setting. Today it is a busy tourist town, with wall-to-wall gift shops, cafes and B&Bs, large hotels, and a huge golf course. The town itself is oddly nondescript and unimpressive, but it's a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding hills and valleys.