The Old Mill Inn – A Favorite for Families in Pitlochry

The Old Mill Inn has been named Scottish Country Pub of the Year and Hotel Restaurant of the Year for the North Region, with its bar also receiving Bar of the Year for Tayside & Fife. The restaurant serves a daily changing specials menu and famous Sunday Roasts, sourcing steaks from a local Perthshire butcher. A cozy beer tent offers outdoor dining and drinks, while the on-site pub features a wide selection of wines and local ales.

Deluxe rooms include unique Scottish decor, with some offering views of the waterwheel and the babbling brook. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and an en suite shower room, and complimentary breakfast is included with every stay. Guests also receive free parking on site and access to a shared lounge with a TV area.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Pitlochry rail station and the high street shops. Within walking distance are the Blair Atholl Distillery (15 minutes) and the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. The historic Bolfracks Estate, featuring an ornamental garden with rare plants, is a 25-minute drive away.

Live music events are held every weekend, and the outdoor beer tent provides a space for evening drinks. The hotel also offers live sport events and a designated smoking area. A sun terrace and outdoor furniture allow guests to enjoy the surrounding Highland setting.

Guests can request packed lunches for day trips, and luggage storage is available after checkout. Daily housekeeping ensures rooms are kept clean, and 24-hour security with CCTV is provided. The hotel supports local businesses and offers invoice provision for corporate guests.

Dining: Scottish Country Pub of the Year, daily changing specials

Rooms: Deluxe rooms with Scottish decor, waterwheel views

Location: 5 min from rail station, near Blair Atholl Distillery

Entertainment: Live music every weekend, beer tent

Services: Complimentary breakfast, free parking, packed lunches

Awards: Bar of the Year for Tayside & Fife