{"id":10526,"date":"2023-12-04T22:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T22:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/where-how-and-why-you-must-visit-scotlands-enchanted-forest\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:26:44","slug":"where-how-and-why-you-must-visit-scotlands-enchanted-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/where-how-and-why-you-must-visit-scotlands-enchanted-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry: Scotland\u2019s Magical Autumn Light Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to visit an enchanted forest in the beautifully mysterious <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/11\/12\/perfect-itinerary-see-hidden-spots-scottish-highlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scottish countryside<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Well, this years event, held in Pitlochry, Scotland is sure to be a magical experience that you will want to explore.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41755\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/JPEG-image-67DD87316374-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C1499&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/JPEG-image-67DD87316374-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/JPEG-image-67DD87316374-1.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/JPEG-image-67DD87316374-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/JPEG-image-67DD87316374-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is The Enchanted Forest?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15173 noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15173\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS47800259.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, When and How To Visit Scotland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS47800259.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS47800259.jpg?resize=450%2C299&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS47800259.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nestled in the forestries of Perthshire, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedforest.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enchanted Forest<\/a> is an ever-popular annual event that brings a multi-award winning show from creative artists; Kate Bonney, Simon Hayes (who specialise in all those colourful light shows you see), RJ McConnell and Jon Beales, who add unique sounds and melodies to the forest canopies that&nbsp;will totally envelop your senses.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Who Would Visit?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15189\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=1000%2C1079&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, How and Why You Must Visit Scotlands Enchanted Forest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?w=1483&amp;ssl=1 1483w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=463%2C500&amp;ssl=1 463w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=800%2C863&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=1186%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 1186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=320%2C345&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=560%2C604&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=1160%2C1252&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=640%2C690&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=1120%2C1208&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=417%2C450&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PA1200051.jpg?resize=949%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pixies, fairies, young ladies in red-riding coats&#8230; Hansel and Gretel&#8230; Goldilocks!<\/p>\n<p>You get the picture.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What To Do In The Enchanted Forest?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15183\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FREE-TO-USE-GRAHAM-SMITH-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, When and How To Visit Scotland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FREE-TO-USE-GRAHAM-SMITH-4.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FREE-TO-USE-GRAHAM-SMITH-4.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FREE-TO-USE-GRAHAM-SMITH-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Enchanted Forest is a truly magical, exploratory, wintry experience &#8211; and a perfect event to enjoy when wrapped up in your scarf, mittens and coat!<\/p>\n<p>In the mysteriously dark Scottish evenings, the forests come alive for you to&nbsp;explore and enjoy at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>There are water shows, light shows, fire shows, sound and even storytelling yurts to sit and hear some magical Scottish fairy tales.<\/p>\n<p>As you walk through the Enchanted Forest, you will also experience some of Scotland&#8217;s best aerial artists, who will be performing in the wooded canopies above your head.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Is There Food &amp; Drink In The Enchanted Forest In Scotland?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/newspic_4212.jpg?resize=1000%2C635&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, When and How To Visit Scotland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/newspic_4212.jpg?w=1262&amp;ssl=1 1262w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/newspic_4212.jpg?resize=450%2C286&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/newspic_4212.jpg?resize=1024%2C650&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No outdoor winter event would be complete without local Angus Beef Steaks and <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/03\/26\/8-scottish-foods-you-have-to-eat-in-scotland-french-influence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">haggis<\/a> for visitors to enjoy a taste of Scotland. It&#8217;s almost a rite of passage when you visit Scotland at this point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pair these with some delicious oat-based vegetarian options and some mulled wine or hot chocolate and you are guaranteed a full tummy to enjoy the event. Yum!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How Do I Get To The Enchanted Forest In Scotland ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15179\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dsc05403.jpg?resize=1000%2C703&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, When and How To Visit Scotland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dsc05403.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dsc05403.jpg?resize=450%2C316&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dsc05403.jpg?resize=1024%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Based just outside Pitlochry in Perthshire, Scotland, the Enchanted Forest is relatively easy to find! The most convenient way to arrive is by train. taking only a few hours from <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2016\/09\/29\/10-secret-places-to-see-when-visiting-edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edinburgh<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/10\/11\/11-experiences-you-need-to-have-in-glasgow-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glasgow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive, there is a shuttle bus that will whisk you and your friends towards the secret enchanted forest! &nbsp;The shuttle bus is included in your ticket price \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can stay at some <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/handluggageonly\/5Ib_EDwcYj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gorgeous spots like Fonab Castle<\/a> if you&#8217;re looking for accommodation that&#8217;s a little closer. It&#8217;s a beautiful place.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How Much Does It Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/05\/08\/the-complete-guide-to-travelling-across-the-highlands-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15181 noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS65001574.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where, When and How To Visit Scotland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS65001574.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS65001574.jpg?resize=450%2C299&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/JS65001574.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can buy your tickets directly from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.EnchantedForest.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enchanted Forest website<\/a>. The 2021 rates are around:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Child Under 3: FREE; Child 3 &#8211; 15: \u00a310-20; Adult: \u00a320-\u00a331;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When is it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Enchanted Forest starts in the autumn months each year. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/08\/11\/how-to-see-an-authentic-viking-festival-cute-ponies-in-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More: How To See A Traditional Viking Festival In Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LO0iuBPE0e\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/08\/11\/how-to-see-an-authentic-viking-festival-cute-ponies-in-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Experience Up Helly Aa: Scotland&#8217;s Viking Festival<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;How To Experience Up Helly Aa: Scotland&#8217;s Viking Festival&#8221; &#8212; Hand Luggage Only\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2015\/08\/11\/how-to-see-an-authentic-viking-festival-cute-ponies-in-scotland\/embed\/#?secret=LO0iuBPE0e\" data-secret=\"LO0iuBPE0e\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><em><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Images courtesy of Enchanted Forest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedforest.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><em><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Images, photographed by Avril Cadden <a href=\"https:\/\/avrilcaddenblog.wordpress.com\/tag\/pitlochry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to visit an enchanted forest in the beautifully mysterious Scottish countryside! Well, this years event, held in Pitlochry, Scotland is sure to be a magical experience that you will want to explore. What Is The Enchanted Forest? Nestled in the forestries of Perthshire, the Enchanted Forest is an ever-popular annual event &hellip; Continue Reading<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10527,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,354],"tags":[355,1273,1274,422,361],"class_list":["post-10526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-travel-advice","tag-europe","tag-perthshire","tag-pitlochry","tag-scotland","tag-united-kingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}