Pitlochry Salmon Ladder

A fascinating viewing chamber allowing close sight of travelling wild salmon.

Information

The fish ladder was built at the Pitlochry Dam and Power Station to allow the fish to move up and over the 86.5m high dam to get to their spawning beds upstream.

Around 5,000 salmon are thought to use the ladder each year between April and late September.

The visitor centre is open April to October and has an entrance fee, t: 01796 473152 for further information.

Directions

Access is via Armoury Road, Pitlochry.

Facilities

Car parking available.
All facilities can be found in Pitlochry or in the visitor centre. Disabled access within the site.

Opening Times

Visit the salmon ladder all year.

Public Transport

Take the bus or train to Pitlochry – it’s a short walk from the town centre.

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