Live music every Friday & Saturday

Live music in Pitlochry is synonymous with McKays Hotel, Pitlochry. It is the place for live music. Bands come from all over Scotland just to say they’ve played at McKays.

Entertainment is generally free entry and music starts at 9pm. With plenty of space for you to enjoy the atmosphere near the bands or as background music to your evening.

Live evening entertainment is on every weekend just make sure you’ve booked your table and room for the night. McKays is also the host venue for the annual March into Pitlochry music festival.

Traditional Sunday Sessions

Every Sunday | 8pm – 10pm
Hosted by Garry Alexander

When looking for a pub in Pitlochry, stop. You’ve found it. McKays Hotel has a lively bar open daily from 11:00 until late. Whatever you call our team, bar tender, sommelier, mixologist they are ready to create your favourite drink.

Gather ’round, friends, for a weekly celebration of Scotland’s rich folk tradition. From the lively lilt of the fiddle to the haunting call of the whistle, Sunday Sessions is a warm-hearted open gathering for music, song, and storytelling.

Whether you’re keen to share a tune, spin a yarn, or simply soak in the sounds, you’re welcome.

Bring your instrument — or just yourself.

Accordions, guitars, banjos, fiddles, drums, double bass, flutes, whistles, mouth organs, keyboards — all welcome.

Sing a song, tell a tale, or join in a chorus. It’s all about the joy of coming together and making music the old-fashioned way — in good company.

Special Occasions!

When looking for a pub in Pitlochry, stop. You’ve found it. McKays Hotel has a lively bar open daily from 11:00 until late. Whatever you call our team, bar tender, sommelier, mixologist they are ready to create your favourite drink.

This lively Scottish bar in Pitlochry is where you can relax, take in live music, watch live sports and enjoy the best Scotland has to offer from its drinks industry: Scottish Malt Whisky, Scottish Craft Gin, Scottish Craft beer and an ever changing cocktail menu. Plus classic beers and lagers on tap. And for the wine lovers white, red, rose, prosecco, champagne.

Whisky tasting, cocktail parties and more. You’ll never want to leave and keep exploring Pitlochry. We haven’t even mentioned the beer garden yet! Sun, rain, a wee bit of cold the beer garden is the place to watch the world go by in Pitlochry. The beer garden is open daily from 11:00, whatever the weather, and when the sun is out it’s a proper sun trap.

Corporate

Team building, team away days, team meetings, get everyone together in Pitlochry at McKays. Easy to access by road and rail so everyone arrives fresh and ready for team work.

With plenty of rooms the team can enjoy a meal together, stay over and be ready for more in the morning. With free wifi throughout everyone can keep connected when at the hotel and for team building check out Nae Limits or take a trip around Edradour Distillery. At McKays we can treat the team to whisky tasting, cocktails and more.