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Heartland Festival

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Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Pitlochry

About Heartland Festival

At Pitlochry Recreation Ground on Ferry Road, Heartland Festival 2027 runs as a Scottish music festival in Pitlochry. It started in 2024. Organisers marked that first June as the inaugural event, and a 2025 post-festival update put attendance at around 8,000 people.

Heartland 27 is billed for 25–27 June 2027. The festival was named runner-up in the Scottish Music Festival Awards 2025, announced on 8 March 2026.

Lineup and Programme

The 2027 bill is set across the Main Stage and the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage. Two stages are confirmed. Announced acts include Callum Beattie, with the Discovery Stage used for emerging Scottish artists.

The programme covers live performances, family entertainment and children's attractions. Food and drink vendors are listed for the site, with dietary options included in the festival facilities.

Who Is It For?

Heartland Festival is aimed at families, friends and music lovers of all ages. All ages are welcome. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 13 go free.

The format is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere stated by the organisers.

The Venue and Site

Pitlochry Recreation Ground is the site, with the address listed as Ferry Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DZ. Camping is available. Facilities include accessible toilets, food vendors with dietary options, and family attractions on site.

A shuttle bus service is part of the event travel set-up, alongside parking guidance and drop-off and collection points.

Travel

Travel to Heartland Festival

Pitlochry station is the main rail anchor, about a quarter of a mile from the festival site.

  • Rail: Pitlochry station is on the mainline and sits about a quarter of a mile from Pitlochry Recreation Ground.
  • Road: Access is via the A9 trunk road, Atholl Road and Ferry Road.
  • Parking: Official guidance says parking can be booked adjacent to the festival, with on-street parking also available in and around Pitlochry.
  • Shuttle bus: Shuttle-bus travel from Pitlochry is listed for the event.

Location & Map

Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Pitlochry

Ferry Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5DZ

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs

When is Heartland Festival 2027?
Heartland 27 is billed as a three-day festival from 25 to 27 June 2027.
Where is Heartland Festival held?
It is held at Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Ferry Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DZ.
Who is playing Heartland Festival 2027?
Callum Beattie is among the announced acts. The event runs across the Main Stage and the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage.
Is Heartland Festival family-friendly?
Yes. All ages are welcome, under-18s must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 13 go free.
Is camping available at Heartland Festival?
Yes. Camping is available, and site facilities include accessible toilets, food vendors with dietary options and family attractions.
How do people get to Heartland Festival?
Pitlochry station is about a quarter of a mile from the festival. Road access is via the A9 trunk road, Atholl Road and Ferry Road, with bookable parking adjacent to the site and shuttle-bus travel from Pitlochry.

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