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Home » Country » The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry is a Must See if you are in Scotland!

The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry is a Must See if you are in Scotland!

October 8th, 2014 | 7 Comments

If you’re fortunate enough to be in Scotland during October, do not miss The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry!

The Enchanted Forest

As you may know, last Saturday I competed in the World Porridge Making Championships in Carrbridge, Scotland. I was fortunate enough to share the winning title for the Specialty Award for my Sticky Toffee Porridge.

I was (and still am) over the moon, but the excitement and happiness of the day wasn’t over once we left Carrbridge. That’s because I had tickets to The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry. I almost stayed for the ceilidh (a party with Scottish dancing and drinking) in Carrbridge. However, now I am glad that I did not miss The Enchanted Forest because I just loved this experience!

The Enchanted Forest
Disclosure: I was given two media passes to enjoy the Enchanted Forest in exchange for writing about  the experience.

The Enchanted Forest

My mother and I had a brief wait in line for a bus to take us from the main street in Pitlochry for a short ride to The Enchanted Forest. I honestly will say that what I had imagined was completely surpassed by what I experienced when walking through the forest.

Have you been to Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle

The photos you see here cannot do justice to the event. The sights and sounds are amplified in person and the atmosphere is magical. I hope I can convince everyone reading this that if you are lucky enough to live within driving distance, that you will go to experience The Enchanted Forest for yourself.

The Enchanted Forest Pitlochry

Last year, over 40,000 visitors attended the award-winning outdoor event. Each year features a new theme: this year’s being “elemental”. Besides a light and music show, this year’s The Enchanted Forest featured aerial artists from All or Nothing, which added a wonderful human element to the entertaining evening.

The Enchanted Forest
The moon was bright and just added to the enchanting atmosphere. It was the most brilliant way to end an incredible day!

The Enchanted Forest
Make sure to plan to see The Enchanted Forest at some point, because it is definitely something to put on your bucket list.

The Enchanted Forest

For tickets and more information please visit The Enchanted Forest website and be sure to follow on social media.

I can also highly recommend Northlands Bed and Breakfast which is also located in Pitlochry. Sumptuous accommodations, personalized service and an incredible breakfast will await you! Let them know I sent you!

The Enchanted Forest

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7 Responses

  1. Lee Carlson says:
    October 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Yes, on Halloween the kids come around, they are not “Trick or Treaters” – they are guysers, though nowadays they do say “Trick or Treat”. As I remember it the guysers have to sing a song, dance, tell a joke or whatever to get their treats! I blame the movies!

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    • Christina says:
      October 6, 2017 at 5:49 am

      Yes! My dad says the same thing, they you had to “work” for your treat!

      Reply
  2. Mindy says:
    April 11, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    How magical! What a wonderful trip!

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    • Christina says:
      April 11, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Put it on your bucket list, Mindy! ;)

      Reply
  3. The 21st Annual World Porridge Making Championships & The Specialty Award Winning Recipe for Sticky Toffee Porridge says:
    October 23, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    […] Pitlochry, we had dinner then went to experience The Enchanted Forest, which was utterly breathtaking (I strongly recommend it)! It was a fabulous ending to an […]

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  4. Christina says:
    October 12, 2014 at 3:23 am

    Thank you so very much, Dottie! Yes, if you do ever get the chance to go to Scotland, you’d be so happy to be able to visit the Enchanted Forest! They do celebrate Halloween in Scotland, but this event is over on the 26th of October, unfortunately. I was very lucky to be there, just at the right time! :) I’ve been so fortunate this year! xx

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  5. Dottie Sauchelli Balin says:
    October 8, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Hi Christina,
    Once again, congratulations on the win and I can imagine how happy you must be. This post on the Enchanted Forest is awesome! I really wish I could see this place. It looks so magical. The light show with all the colors must have been a sight to see. So glad that you were able to see this before you left Scotland. I would think that being there at this time of the year is even better…I don’t know if they celebrate Halloween in Scotland? This would be perfect for Halloween time. Thank you for sharing this info, I will check out the website. Hope that you have a fun time,
    Dottie :)

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    October 23, 2014 at 12:13 pm

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A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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