Pitlochry
A community guide to Pitlochry in Scotland, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 2,880 residents
- Region
- Scotland
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 56.7051, -3.7343
Community and amenities
Pitlochry offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Scotland: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Pitlochry's residents. Visitors passing through Pitlochry encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Pitlochry reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Scotland. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in Pitlochry draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Pitlochry is a populated place in Scotland, the United Kingdom. The community supports 2,880 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Scotland. Its position within the broader regional network gives Pitlochry a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Pitlochry sits at approximate coordinates 56.7051 latitude and -3.7343 longitude within Scotland. The terrain and natural features around Pitlochry reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Scotland road network providing the principal routes in and out.