Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

Above it, set into the hillside among the trees, is a modern visitor centre of glass and timber, with long views over the dam and up the loch.

Inside, an exhibition called Power from the Glens tells the story of the hydro schemes that brought electricity to the Highlands, and another follows the salmon that swim up the Tummel each year to spawn. Beside the dam, a fish ladder of pools lets them climb past it. A walkway runs across the top of the dam, and the loch lies still behind it, reflecting the wooded hills.

The cafe looks straight out over the water, with coffee, cakes and a deli menu. The centre opens from Tuesday to Sunday, and the footpath over the dam is always open.