Enchanted Forest Shines International Spotlight on Pitlochry

PITLOCHRY, Scotland - Sept. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- The Enchanted Forest has been credited for shining an international spotlight on the Highland Perthshire tourist town of Pitlochry following a recent article carried by Canada’s leading newssheet, The Globe & Mail, which highlighted the Victorian town as one of just six “unforgettable” places in Europe to visit during Autumn.

Described by the writer as “arguably …. the most beautiful place in Scotland this time of year”, The Enchanted Forest is cited as the area’s “biggest draw” as well as Scotland’s smallest distillery, Edradour.

Other locations listed in the article include the Alsace region in France, Crete in Greece and Vaud in Switzerland.

Derek Allan, producer The Enchanted Forest, commented:

“The event has always been a big tourist draw for the area, with well over 50% of our visitors staying overnight in the area, and almost 10% of our visitors coming from further afield than Scotland. It’s really rewarding to see it highlighted in this way – we can sometimes take what’s right on our doorsteps for granted.

The Enchanted Forest is expecting 45,000 visitors this year and is estimated to generate around £2 million economic benefit to the region during its 23 night run. This year’s event has also obtained EventScotland funding during the Year of Homecoming Scotland 2014.

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Link to the Globe & Mail’s article online: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/six-unforgettable-destinations-in-europe-to-see-this-fall/article20804494/

About The Enchanted Forest:

Founded: 2002

Location: Forestry Commission Scotland’s Faskally Wood near Pitlochry.

Ownership & Management: Highland Perthshire Community Interest Company, a social enterprise

Managing Director: Graham Brown

Visitors: Over 40,000 visitors attend annually – up to 45,000 can attend in 2014

Creative Director: Derek Allan, Deputy Chief Executive and Commercial Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Show Designers: Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes (lighting) and RJ McConnell (sound), Jon Beales (composer)

Sound & Lighting Main Contractor: Northern Light

About EventScotland:

EventScotland is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors. For further information about EventScotland, its funding programmes and latest event news visit www.EventScotland.org. Follow EventScotland on Twitter @EventScotNews (http://www.twitter.com/eventscotnews). EventScotland is part of VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation which markets Scotland as a tourism destination across the world, gives support to the tourism industry and brings sustainable tourism growth to Scotland.

About Homecoming:

Scotland will welcome the world in the Year of Homecoming 2014- providing a year-long programme of events alongside the  Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games

The Year of Homecoming Scotland will run from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2014 throughout the length and breadth of the country.

Visitors from around the world are invited to join in a celebration of the nation’s food and drink, active pursuits, cultural heritage, nature and ancestral heritage.

Homecoming Scotland 2014 is a Scottish Government initiative being led by EventScotland and VisitScotland, supported by numerous partners.

To find out more visit www.homecomingscotland.com