Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre
In or near Killiecrankie.
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
James Denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre offers insights into Scotland's renewable energy history and the role of SSE in harnessing nature's power. Visitors can explore exhibitions that highlight the significance of hydro-electricity in the region.
Place summary
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH16. The centre provides insight into the workings of the dam and its role in hydroelectric power generation in the region. It serves as an informative base for exploring the surrounding natural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.7002, -3.7393
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- 01796 484 111
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su, PH 10:00-16:30
- Official site
- pitlochrydam.com
Sources
- osm: way/622132948 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre?
- Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5AP).
- What is Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre?
- Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5AP.
- Is Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5AP.