Last Thursday we were lucky enough to visit the Enchanted Forest at Pitlochry. For the whole of October Faskally wood is lit up by an amazing light show and tickets sell out fast. We booked our tickets way back in the summer so we didn’t miss out.
I know that both Cheryl from Reimer and Ruby and Susan at Susan K. Mann have already been this month, check out their posts here and here.
We hadn’t been before, but had heard of so many good things from friends and family, I was very excited to visit!
We arrived in time to put on several layers and walk round to where you wait for the bus to the woods. Unfortunately O had fallen asleep in the car and was very grumpy as we got out the car and walked to the bus. He did calm down once we spotted some trains in a shop window and was very happy for the rest of the night.
We got off the bus and were amazed to see the trees lit up in various colours. It was fun to watch them change colours. The white made it look like they were covered in frost or snow and looked very winter wonderland.
I loved these spiderweb designs lit up in the dark and this strange sculpture kept changing with different sections lit up.
There were several areas where the lights would change in time to the music. The first area like this started off with scary sounding music and shadowy lights, changing to a fantasy type tune with light show to match.
Another interesting section was where a rope grid had been set up in the trees and the grid acted like a screen with a variety of patterns and colours.
Of course we loved the rainbow bridge and the acrobat swinging from a wire above the loch was quite spectacular.
O loved it all and we managed two laps of the forest. A was in the carrier the entire time and spent half the walk looking like he was hypnotised and eventually fell asleep part way round the second lap.
Hopefully we’ll get tickets again another year, it’s definitely well worth visiting if you’re in the area in October.
Are there any events like this near you?
Becky Cowley says
This looks brilliant and ever so slightly magical. I can see why tickets sell out
Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says
Massive Thanks for the mention! At least, you’ve managed to get lovely photos… I bet you had a fantastic family outing despite of the chilly night. It was definitely worth a visit! Great post!
Lucy says
This looks amazing! What a magical way to spend an evening.
Thank you for hosting #whatevertheweather
Alice Langley says
This looks amazing…off to see if we have anything like this near us. #whatevertheweather
Cathy (Mummytravels) says
That looks magical – what a great idea to brighten up October. Kew Gardens near me does an illuminated event but I’ve never been yet, always a bit paranoid about the impact of keeping my daughter up late! #whatevertheweather
Melody says
Woah! How very cool is that. It looks so magical. Olivia and I are looking at your photos together and she said “it’s so beautiful”. I’m sure you all had a great time. We don’t have the same or even similar in where we are *sob*. Great post and thank you for hosting. xx
Sarah says
Wow what a great way to showcase a Woodland – it looks absolutely stunning. Westonbirt near us do a similar thing I believe, will have to check it out having seen this! #WhatevertheWeather
Baby Isabella says
This looks amazing! I wish we lived nearer so we could go and experience this awesome light show! It looks very magical! Maybe next year when I’m a bit older x #Whatevertheweather x
Let kids be kids says
Wow that looks amazing, I would love to see it. I bet the children were mesmerised.
Sarah says
Just wow! Anything with the word “enchanted” fills me with wonder! I would love to visit some day – totally looks magical. Sarah #whatevertheweather
Crummy mummy says
I’m pretty sure there’s nothing like this near us – it looks amazing! #whatevertheweather
Mae @ OutdoorsMom says
Oh so fun. My son would be entranced by the changing lights.
Jenny Eaves says
It is beautiful and a fantastic atmosphere, we’ll definitely go again! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
You’re welcome! It was lovely, I had 5 layers on so I was roasting! The lights are amazing! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It was pretty fantastic! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It is fantastic, I hope you have something nearby, if not plan to go to Pitlochry next October! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Yeah, that’s prevented us in previous years and admitedly the fallout the next day isn’t good, but we decided ‘what the hell’ it will be a great night out. Just don’t plan much the next day! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It really was beautiful! There are a few more illuminated woodland events popping up around our area, I’m sure there will be some more down your direction in the next couple of years! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
You should definitely go along if they do! We have a few others nearby, but this was one fo the first and most extravagant, the others are a little tamer as far as I’m aware. It is amazing to see it lit up like this. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
You should definitely go up to Pitlochry to see it, or maybe find someone a little more local. It was fantastic! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
A was certainly hypnotised by the lights, Chris could wave his hand in front of his face and he wouldn’t blink or move! Eventually fell asleep, probably wondering what on earth was going on! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It is amazing, if you ever come up to Scotland in October you should definitely visit! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Maybe there will be in the future, a lot of smaller woodlands are setting up similar events here, just not quite on the same scale. Keep your eye out for next year! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It is pretty amazing, we’ll definitely go back again another year. 🙂 x
Emma Chanagasubbay says
This looks so fantastic, we went to something like this best us last Christmas but this looks way more spectacular #whatevertheweather
Chloe says
I really wish we had something like this near us. It looks so magical and fun for the whole family! It must have been such a spectacle, especially with the acrobat above the water. Your photos of the lights are so pretty, I’m sure it was even more stunning in real life. xx
Jenny Eaves says
It was amazing, I think it’s developed into quite a big light production now, so might be one of the biggest in the UK. We’ll definitely go again! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
The photos definitely don’t do it justice, the lights kept changing colours and there were music and other noises too, brilliant fun! 🙂 x
Ruth says
I’ve never seen anything like this before. We’re close to Blackpool and went to the illuminations a few weeks ago but lights in a forest? Just magical! #whatevertheweather x
Jenny Eaves says
If you ever find one nearby you should definitely go, it’s amazing! 🙂 x
Cardiff Mummy Says - Cathryn says
Wow, this looks amazing! I love all the different colours. As far as I know, there’s nowhere near Cardiff that does anything like this…. I will certainly keep my eyes open though as I know my children would love it (and me too!) #whatevertheweather
Sherry says
What an amazing idea and the lights make it look so enticing and enchanting. Thanks for hosting x
Coombe Mill says
Wow the photos in the dark are totally amazing, well worth booking tickets and visiting. I wish I could do something like this in the woods here, how magical it looks! Thank you for joining me for Country Kids
Mudpie Fridays says
This looks amazing, no wonder you have to book tickets early. Theres isn’t anything close to us like this unfortunately but if we ever happen to be local then it would go on our list! Photos look brilliant! Thank you for hosting #whatevertheweather
Karen (@karenjwhitlock) says
Stunning! Westonbirt Arboretum near us do something similar in December. It is a completely different way of seeing the forest. Love your photos! #countrykids
Annelise Pilkington says
I just reread this for a bit of colour inspiration, I thin it’s fabulous!
NewMummyBlog says
This looks brilliant, such a great place to visit. Westonbirt does something similar, and we plan to go this year. Your photos are lovely #whatevertheweather
susankmann says
I went here for the first time this year, it’s amazing. Love it x
Jenny Eaves says
Hopefully one will pop up near you soon! It was so much fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It is just gorgeous and the music and sounds make it even more magical! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
You should definitely try and set it up, they have a production company that come and set it all up here, but well worth it. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
If you’re ever up in Scotland in October, definitely book yourself tickets, or maybe something will come up closer to home?! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Are you going to the one at Westonbirt? I’d love to see the photos of it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
We loved it too, definitely worth visiting! 🙂 x