Pitlochry.

Pitlochry sits in Tayside amid the wooded hills that have long drawn Highland travellers, its name still tied to the Victorian era when Queen Victoria's visits turned it into a fashionable retreat. Today the town's compact main street holds an easy mix of tweed shops, whisky distilleries, and welcoming cafes for a break between walks. Stay over at one of the local hotels, many overlooking the River Tummel, and round off the day at one of the town's restaurants serving hearty Scottish fare.