Fisher's Hotel

When the Victorian era great and good came north for a spot of huntin’, shootin’, fishin’, stalkin’ and ponderin’ the beauties of the Highland scenery they invariably broke their journey in Pitlochry.

The coaching inn of choice was Fisher’s Hotel, where the likes of Robert Louis Stevenson and William Gladstone were among the luminaries propping up the bar (maybe not so much in Gladstone’s case).

Traditional Scottish hospitality is still the order of the day at Fisher’s Hotel, where Victorian elegance meets contemporary comfort. Check in for a stay with today’s Big Deal and discover the appeal for yourself.

Highland welcome

Available seven days a week, the Big Deal is for two people to stay two nights in a standard room at Fisher’s Hotel with three course dinner both nights, full Scottish breakfast both mornings and a bottle of wine in the room.

Guests are welcomed with a warming dram of Highland whisky. Late check-out until noon is available, so you don’t need to rush breakfast.

Guest rooms offer views over either the hotel’s private gardens or Pitlochry and the surrounding countryside. All rooms are ensuite with amenities such as digital TV, desk, lounge seating and hot drinks facilities. WiFi is available in the hotel’s public areas.

There is a supplement of £15 per person for Saturday night stays.

Stylish dining

The Big Deal includes a nightly three course dinner selected from the table d’hote menu, served between 6pm and 9pm. The menu changes daily according to seasonal availability, but the chefs are committed to showcasing Highland Perthshire’s world class larder.

The Coach House bar is the hotel’s public bar and shows all the major live sports events. It is also Pitlochry’s live music hub, staging live bands every Friday and Saturday from 9pm until late.

See and do

Pitlochry has long been a popular base for climbers, hikers, mountain bikers and outdoors sports enthusiasts. There are numerous tour operators and companies in the town happy to arrange a thrilling day out in the stunning Highland environment.

If your adrenalin requirements have been fulfilled, why not take the opportunity to explore another key ingredient of the Highland economy with a pilgrimage to one (or two) of the nearby distilleries?

Contented guests

Fisher’s Hotel has picked up plenty of enthusiastic reviews on TripAdvisor. These are recent examples, edited for length:

‘Stunning room, great food, professional staff and friendly reception.’

‘Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Service in the restaurant was excellent – no delays and the food was well cooked, well presented, fresh and delicious. The breakfast buffet was fantastic- all the food was hot and most importantly fresh. Our room looked as if it had been newly refurbished- spacious, light and airy.’

‘Had a great welcome with a nice glass of whisky from the reception. The evening meal was lovely and the breakfast, although self service, was very nice. Would go back anytime to this place.’

Winter getaway

Pitlochry is less than two hours from Edinburgh or Glasgow by car and also has handy bus and train connections.

Today’s Big Deal at Fisher’s Hotel offers a great chance to admire the dramatic Highland scenery in winter, from a cosy, comfortable base, with dinner laid on. With availability into the New Year, it would make a great Christmas gift.