Blair Castle & Gardens
The home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Wheelchair ramps/routes
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Hearing loops
Guide dogs welcome
You’ll find Blair Castle in the traditional Scottish village of Blair Atholl at the entrance to the Cairngorms National Park.
Surrounded by hills and peaceful countryside, the castle has some of Scotland’s finest views. The castle has been transformed through the ages, from its cold medieval beginnings to become a fine Georgian mansion and finally a Victorian castle in the Baronial style. There is also a children’s playground within the grounds.
All of these influences can be seen today on a castle tour.
We can provide specialist tours around Blair Castle for any visitors who have special interests or wish to learn about a specific discipline, we have the following tours to choose from:
– The Jacobites
– Atholl Highlanders
– Lady Evelyn’s lace collection
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Hours
Blair Castle & Gardens is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 3.45pm.
Guided Tours & Audio Experiences
Visitors can explore the castle at their own pace with self-guided tours available during general opening hours. For a more detailed experience, the Castle Audio Tour via SMARTIFY takes approximately one hour and is available throughout the day. The Hercules Garden Audio Tour lasts 45 minutes and provides insights into this historic garden space.
Entertainment & Activities
A bagpiper performance takes place every hour between 11am and 3pm. A 15-minute rolling video plays continuously on the ground floor throughout opening hours.
Families can enjoy dressing up activities in the ballroom, adventure playgrounds at Diana's Grove, and the sculpture trail. Family activity sheets are available for both the castle and gardens, with seasonal family-friendly events offered throughout the year.
Red Deer Park
Feeding sessions take place on weekends at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Please note that timings and days are subject to change, so visitors are advised to call ahead to confirm.
Hercules Garden – RHS Members
RHS members enjoy free entry to the Hercules Garden on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 April to 31 October, between 10am and 5pm (last entrance 3.45pm).
Additional Information
Accessible parking is available during opening hours. The castle also features exhibitions and hosts the Atholl Highlanders. Membership options include the Friends of Blair Annual Pass and Neighbours of Blair Membership.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Members do not need to book online, they are allowed to arrive and present their membership cards at the ticket office. We have made allowances for this in our time slots for the day.
Online Advance Prices:
Adult: £20.00
Children (5 – 16 yrs): £12.50
Senior (60+yrs): £17.50
Student: £17.00
Family (1 adult, 2 children): £42.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £57.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £65.00
Guided tours can be requested. Please enquire directly with Blair Castle for booking.
We offer reduced entry price and activities that can be arranged in advance for schools and educational groups.
Wheelchair ramps/routes
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Hearing loops
Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL
Blair Castle is 35 miles north of Perth, just off the A9. It has connecting train services from major cities and the Caledonian Sleeper from London arrives at Blair Atholl station. There are also national and local bus links to Blair Atholl.
For cyclists the Castle is situated along National Route 7.
Offers bike storage.
Free car park on site.
Blair Castle was a favorite place for Queen Victoria to visit, she gave the Atholl Highland army the right to bear arms on one of her visits and it remains the last private army in Europe.
Historic Houses nearby
Scone Palace
Perth, Perthshire, PH2 6BE
Monzie Castle
Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HD
Drummond Castle Gardens
Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HN
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