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title: "Pitlochry Theory Test Centre | The License Desk"
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Scotland · DVSA theory test centre

# Pitlochry Theory Test Centre

Everything you need for theory test day in Pitlochry — the centre details, booking, what to bring, and a free mock test to make sure you only go once.

Quick answer

The Pitlochry theory test centre serves candidates across Scotland. Book the £23 test on GOV.UK, bring your photocard licence, and aim for 43/50 on the multiple-choice part — you can check you're ready with our free mock theory test.

## Where is the Pitlochry theory test centre?

Pitlochry Theory Test Centre is at Ground Floor, The Atholl Centre, Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX (address from GOV.UK’s official theory test centre finder). The theory test is the same across Great Britain. In Scotland, parking on pavements, at dropped kerbs and double parking are banned — a rule the Highway Code now reflects.

Pitlochry Theory Test Centre

- **ADDRESS:** Ground Floor, The Atholl Centre, Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
- **REGION:** SCOTLAND
- **TEST FEE:** £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK

[Book at this centre on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test)

Map: [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=56.70202512931034&mlon=-3.730438556896552#map=17/56.70202512931034/-3.730438556896552) · [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.70202512931034,-3.730438556896552)

Nearest other centres: [Dundee](/theory-test-centres/dundee/) (33 mi) · [Ballater](/theory-test-centres/ballater/) (35 mi) · [Aviemore](/theory-test-centres/aviemore/) (38 mi) · [Crianlarich](/theory-test-centres/crianlarich/) (40 mi)

## How should you prepare for a test in Pitlochry?

Candidates who sit a full mock under timed conditions before test day walk in knowing what 50 questions in 57 minutes actually feels like.

[Take the free mock theory test](/mock-theory-test/)

Or revise a weak area first — all [14 DVSA topics](/theory-test/) have free practice questions.

## Frequently asked questions

**### How do I book a theory test at the Pitlochry centre?**

Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Pitlochry as your preferred centre. Avoid third-party booking sites — they charge a markup for the same slot.

**### What do I need to bring on test day?**

Your UK photocard driving licence (provisional or full). Arrive 15 minutes early — if you’re late or forget your licence you can’t sit the test and you lose the fee.

**### What is the nearest alternative to the Pitlochry theory test centre?**

Dundee Theory Test Centre, about 33 miles away. If Pitlochry has no suitable dates, check nearby centres on GOV.UK when you book — the test, fee and pass mark are the same at every centre.

**### What is the pass mark at Pitlochry?**

The same everywhere in Great Britain: 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, both in one sitting.