Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry returns to offer 'symphony of nature' to visitors

A woodland in Perth and Kinross has been transformed into a “symphony of nature” to mark the return of The Enchanted Forest.

The sound and light show, which opened at Faskally Wood in Pitlochry on Wednesday with a special show, will run until November 3.

Opening with the ‘Symphony of Nature’, visitors are transported into an immersive experience, combining “a kaleidoscope of vivid colours with inspirational original music”.

It comes as this year’s show is set to focus on celebrating the natural world and the harmonies created by the animals who live in Faskally Wood.

The Enchanted Forest experience will include a spectacular light show over Loch Dunmore using music, animation, projection, beams, lights and lasers.

Visitors to the ancient wood can expect “dazzling displays of light, atmospheric sound, and dancing fountains”.

The event, founded in 2002 at Faskally Wood near Pitlochry, Perthshire, returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Enchanted Forest will run until November 3. Supplied

Nela Popovic, chief executive officer of The Enchanted Forest Community Trust, said: “Once again, it’s such a delight to see the months of planning come to life with the opening of our 2024 show, Symphony of Nature. Always at the forefront of technological innovation in sound and light, The Enchanted Forest team has raised the creative bar once again.

“The Enchanted Forest team has raised the creative bar once again. It’s fantastic to be able to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in every way we can, and put on a show that is truly unforgettable for our thousands of visitors.

“To be able to incorporate impressive artwork such as In Bloom brings a fantastic, unique interactive element to our show, allowing our visitors to create their very own symphony of nature.”

The announcement comes after The Enchanted Forest won the Regional Scottish Thistle Award for Celebrating Thriving Communities, and will compete for the national title this November.

More than 85,000 visitors are expected at this year’s event, which runs from October 2 to November 3.