Courtyard Cottage is set amidst the rural hills of Highland Perthshire a mile or so from the centre of Pitlochry, local amenities and shopping. The Victorian town of Pitlochry is close to the geographic centre of Scotland and is ideally situated as a base for touring the many attractions within easy reach, unwinding amidst natural beauty or enjoying outdoor activities and adventure.
Driving
By car, Pitlochry and Courtyard Cottage are easily reached from Edinburgh and Glasgow in the south and Inverness from the north via the A9. See maps below for directions or View Larger Map for Google Maps directions.
Local Map
Download our printable Map and Directions PDF here.
Train
The local and very handy station is Pitlochry. By rail, there are frequent train services on this main line from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Inverness, with daily and direct services from London King's Cross Station (including the useful overnight sleeper which we can arrange to meet for you).
National Rail Enquiries: www.nationalrail.co.uk
From UK: 08457 48 49 50
From overseas 0044 207 278 5240
Scot Rail: www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/index.php
Tel: 0845 601 5929
Airports
Edinburgh International Airport - distance 75 miles (approx 1.5 hours travel by road)
Glasgow International Airport - distance 85 miles (approx 1.5 hours travel by road)
Airport Enquiries: www.glasgowairport.com or www.edinburghairport.com
Car Rental/Hire
Pitlochry Car Hire: www.pitlochrycarhire.com, Tel: 01796 472203
Perth Car Hire: www.enterprise.co.uk, Tel: 01738 440222
Taxi Service
Taxis are available in Pitlochry: 01796 472290.
Touring
Approximate distances by road from Courtyard Cottage, Pitlochry:
| Aberdeen | 95 miles | Golf Course | 2 miles | |
| Aberfeldy | 15 miles | House of Bruar | 12 miles | |
| Aviemore | 56 miles | Inverness | 88 miles | |
| Ben Vrackie | 3 miles | Loch Tay | 10 miles | |
| Blairgowrie | 25 miles | Loch Ness | 80 miles | |
| Blair Castle | 7 miles | Perth | 26 miles | |
| Braemar | 40 miles | Pitlochry | 2 miles | |
| Dundee | 43 miles | Pitlochry Festival Theatre | 2 miles | |
| Dunkeld | 13 miles | Pitlochry Dam | 2 miles | |
| Edradour Distillery | 2 miles | River Tummel | 1 mile | |
| Edinburgh | 75 miles | Queen's View | 10 miles | |
| Fort William | 76 miles | Scone Palace | 28 miles | |
| Fortingall Yew | 20 miles | St Andrews | 56 miles | |
| Glasgow | 85 miles | Stirling | 58 miles |
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