The Old Mill Inn - Pitlochry

4-star historic inn in central Pitlochry, award-winning Scottish dining and live music

Dining & Entertainment

The Old Mill Inn holds the titles of Scottish Country Pub of the Year and Hotel Restaurant of the Year for the North Region. The restaurant offers a daily changing specials menu and a famous Sunday Roast, with steaks supplied by a local Perthshire butcher. Guests can enjoy drinks in the outdoor seating area or the cozy beer tent, with live music performances every weekend.

Rooms & Amenities

Deluxe rooms at The Old Mill Inn feature unique Scottish decor, underfloor heating, and a surround sound system controlled by a digital screen. Each room includes an en suite shower room with locally made toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. A complimentary full Scottish breakfast is served each morning, and free on-site parking is available for all guests.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in central Pitlochry, the Old Mill is a 5-minute walk from the rail station and the main high street shops. Guests can walk to the Blair Atholl Distillery in 15 minutes or drive 25 minutes to the historic Bolfracks Estate with its rare plant gardens. The Pitlochry Festival Theatre is also within walking distance, and Edinburgh city centre is just over an hour's drive away.

Sustainability & Local Sourcing

The Old Mill Inn sources fresh, local produce, including meat from a Perthshire butcher, to create its lunch and dinner dishes. The hotel follows eco-friendly practices such as supporting local businesses and reducing waste through daily housekeeping that uses sustainable products. This commitment to local sourcing extends to the bar, which was awarded Bar of the Year for Tayside & Fife.

Guest Services & Events

The hotel offers luggage storage for guests exploring after checkout and secure bike storage during events like the Etape cycling weekend. Staff provide personalized service, such as arranging early breakfasts for race participants and accommodating dietary needs for gluten-free and lactose-free guests. 24-hour security, CCTV coverage, and key card access ensure a safe stay, while a shared lounge/TV area is available for relaxation.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Pitlochry rail station, central to high street shops and Highland attractions
• Rooms: Deluxe rooms with unique Scottish decor, underfloor heating, and surround sound systems
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant serving locally sourced steaks from Perthshire butcher and famous Sunday Roasts
• Entertainment: Live music performances every weekend, beer tent with outdoor seating
• Awards: Scottish Country Pub of the Year, Hotel Restaurant of the Year for the North Region
• Sustainability: Local produce sourcing and eco-friendly practices
• Guest perks: Complimentary breakfast, free on-site parking, luggage storage