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.
RHS Partner Garden – Free Entry for Members
RHS members enjoy free entry to the gardens on Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 April to 30 October, from 10am to 5pm (last entrance at 3.45pm).
Guided Tours & Audio Experiences
Enhance your visit with our range of guided and self-guided options:
- Guided Group Tours – Available in 2026, taking approximately 50 minutes. Advance booking is essential.
- Castle Audio Tour (via SMARTIFY) – Available during general opening hours, approximately 1 hour duration.
- Garden Audio Tour (via SMARTIFY) – Available during general opening hours, approximately 45 minutes duration.
- Hercules Garden Audio Tour – Available during general opening hours, approximately 45 minutes duration.
- 15-Minute Rolling Video – Continuously shown on the ground floor of the castle during opening hours.
Entertainment & Activities
Throughout your visit, enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities:
- Bagpiper on the Castle Grounds – Performs on the hour, every hour between 11am and 3pm.
- Red Deer Park Feeding Sessions – Available on weekends at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Times and days are subject to change.
- Adventure Playground – Separate areas for ages 6–16 and under 5s, available during general visiting hours.
- Dressing Up & Battle Costumes – Available in the Ballroom during general castle opening hours.
- Free Activity Sheets – Castle and Garden Explorer sheets available during opening hours to guide your visit.
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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