Enchanted Forest Opens Near Pitlochry

It's the light and sound show's fourteenth year.

Perthshire's Enchanted Forest is back open for its 14th year.

The sound and light show is set in the Forestry Commission Scotland's Faskally Wood near Pitlochry.

Organisers are predicting that over 55,000 visitors will visit this year, with all Saturday nights during the run have already sold out.

Graham Brown, Chairman of The Enchanted Forest Community Trust commented: "We're delighted to announce our fourteenth show officially open to the public and the signs are looking positive that it will be another successful show for us this year. The event’s success directly benefits the local business community of Highland Perthshire, many of whom are incredibly busy as a result of thousands of additional visitors to the area, but it also enables us to support local charities, clubs and organisations in the area, all of which deliver important services to the people of Highland Perthshire."

The show was officially pronounced open by Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland who was in attendance along with his family. He commented: "As the current winner of our prestigious Thistle Award for Best Event, The Enchanted Forest continues to go from strength to strength and I’m delighted to see that this year’s show is more spectacular than ever before.

"The creative team at The Enchanted Forest has an exceptional way of refreshing their approach every year to create a unique event that showcases Scotland's natural landscape at its very best. This is a must-see event this autumn for people of all ages, one of the best shows I've seen all year."

The 2015 show FLUX has been designed by a creative team led by Derek Allan including Scottish lighting designers Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes, and specially composed and recorded music, and sound effects by RJ McConnell and Jon Beales. Together they have created a dazzling and engaging show which celebrates the stunning woodland setting of the event.

The event runs from Thursday 1st October to Sunday 1st November.

Proceeds from the first night's show on Thursday  will be split equally between three charities: PKAVS, CHAS and Scottish Autism.