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The Old Manse of Blair
Pitlochry, Perthshire
As quintessentially Scottish as the resident Highland cattle, Anne and Archie MacDonald's 18th-century manse has been beautifully restored, with fabulous rooms and suites in stables and cottage annexes, Scandi-style walled-garden rooms, and cooking of a high order in the restaurant.
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As quintessentially Scottish as the resident Highland cattle, Anne and Archie MacDonald's 18th-century stone manse has been beautifully restored. The former Highland Railway Company's HQ now has fabulously stylish, characterful, well-appointed rooms and suites spread around the mansion, stables and railway cottage, while Scandi-style walled garden rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. Luxury toiletries and an espresso machine are standard. Inventive small plates are served in the whisky lounge, while in the restaurant, locally sourced menus include dishes such as venison with raspberry jus; Scrabster cod mosaic, seaweed butter emulsion, parsley oil. Country sports and whisky tastings are among numerous diversions on offer, so bide a wee.
Hotel Details
Address
The Old Manse Of Blair Blair Atholl, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TN, Scotland
Telephone
Bedroom
26 in main house, cottage, stables and walled-garden annexe. 1 stables room suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year. Restaurant closed Mon-Tues in winter, except for group dining by arrangement.
Background Music
modern Scottish.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £85.
Dogs
allowed in designated bedrooms, not in restaurant or drawing room (£40, welcome pack).
Prices
B&B doubles from £295. À la carte £85, small plates £4–£22, Sun 7-course tasting menu £105.
Facilities
drawing room, whisky lounge, restaurant, wedding facillities, 10-acre grounds. (Highland cattle, pigs), parking, EV charging.
