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Atholl Estates is one of Scotland’s best known Highland estates, with Blair Castle at its heart.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park in Highland Perthshire, Atholl Estates offers a wide range of activities for visitors wishing to explore the beauty and history of rural Scotland. Blair Castle, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl, lies at its heart. As well as Blair Castle tours and tranquil walks around the Gardens, walkers and cyclists have a wealth of waymarked trails to explore. Our Ranger Service also holds events throughout the year, where you can learn about the estate's wildlife. We also have a range of accommodation on the estate including our popular caravan park, historic self-catering highland lodges and shepherds' huts, which all make the perfect base for your Scottish adventures.

15/09/2026

This October, it's back and spookier than ever...

Discover Blair Castle after dark with our Legends of the Castle event. Put on your best Halloween outfit and take a tour through the castle to hear spooky tales told by characters of the past.

Join us for a broomful of fun on Wednesday 28th October and Thursday 29th October from 5pm.

Fancy dress is encouraged and all you can eat pizza with fries and drinks will be available in our restaurant. Pre-book food with your ticket or opt to buy on the night.

Suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October from 5pm.
Book your 30 minute time slot today. The last tour is at 6.30pm each evening.

Discover more or book tickets on our website... if you dare... https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/legends-of-the-castle/

13/09/2026

Just seven weeks left to visit Blair Castle & Gardens this year.

There is something rather special about autumn here in Highland Perthshire. As the days grow shorter the countryside takes on its rich autumn colours, making this a beautiful time to explore.

With our new Sunday Roasts proving a popular addition, there is even more reason to make a day of your visit – enjoy a tour of the castle followed by a hearty lunch and a walk through the autumn landscape, with time for coffee and cake afterwards.

We look forward to welcoming you to Blair Castle this autumn. We are open daily until 30th October 2026. https://atholl-estates.co.uk/

11/09/2026

This September, the hills and woodland of Atholl Estates will provide the setting for a special fundraising day.

On Sunday 27 September Tayside Mountain Rescue Team will celebrate 50 years of supporting people across the hills and rural communities of Tayside. Join two fundraising walks starting from Blair Castle:

🥾 The Half Hamish | A 7-mile circular route through the beautiful woodland of lower Glen Tilt. A shorter route, well suited to families and those looking for a gentler day in the hills.

🥾 The Full Hamish | A longer 14-mile circular route taking in the moors above Glen Banvie. A rewarding challenge for those looking to spend a little longer out on the hills.

Our Forestry Manager, Malcolm, is a volunteer with Tayside Mountain Rescue, so we have a particular appreciation for the time, commitment and dedication their volunteers give to helping people in the outdoors.

We are very pleased to support Tayside Mountain Rescue as they mark this important milestone, and to celebrate the lifesaving work they have carried out across Scotland for the past 50 years.

With entry from £25 and no minimum sponsorship required, there’s an opportunity for everyone to take part. Join us at Blair Castle and help support Tayside Mountain Rescue for the next 50 years.

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TaysideMRT50thAnniversaryFundraisingWalk

07/09/2026

A few final spaces remain for Autumn Foraging at Blair Castle.

Join us on 19th or 20th September, from 10.30am–1.30pm, for a gentle wander through the autumn landscape.

With our expert guide, discover the wild treasures growing across woodland, meadow, hedgerow and garden. Learn to identify 20+ edible and medicinal plants, fungi and trees, while exploring their traditional uses, seasonal recipes and simple ways to bring the wild harvest into your kitchen 🧺🍄

You’ll finish in the peaceful surrounds of Hercules Garden with a seasonal tea made with local foraged ingredients, homemade cake and biscuits - the perfect way to pause and enjoy the changing season.

£45 | Children go free
Final few spaces available on both days.

Come and slow down, look a little closer, and discover the abundance of autumn on Atholl.

31/08/2026

Tullibardine Restaurant closure – Friday 4th September

Please note that the Tullibardine Restaurant will be closed this Friday, 4th September, due to a private event.

The Cannon, our outdoor food cabin, will remain open and serving hot and cold drinks alongside sweet and savoury home-baked goods.

Please note that The Cannon accepts card only. Cash payments are not accepted.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the restaurant throughout the week and again over the weekend, when our new Sunday lunch will also be available.

28/08/2026

Come with us for a peaceful morning at Blair Castle, captured this week as the lawns were dappled with shade, the Banvie Burn trickled past on its way to join the River Garry, and Blair Castle glowed in the morning sunshine.

It’s always special to wander here, with so much to discover around every corner.

Plan your next visit and enjoy the castle, gardens and grounds in the late summer sunshine: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/

25/08/2026

Calling all period drama fans 🎬

With Bridgerton having been nominated for an NTA, there’s never been a better time to step into the world of costume drama at Blair Castle.

Our current exhibition brings together costumes from much-loved productions alongside garments worn by members of the Murray family throughout the centuries.

Discover how the fashions of those who really lived at Blair Castle compare with costumes from Downton Abbey, Emma, Victoria, The Duchess and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, revealing fascinating links between historical dress and the period dramas we love today.

The exhibition, included with a castle ticket, runs through to 30th October 2026.

https://atholl-estates.co.uk/blair-castle/exhibitions/a-costume-drama/

24/08/2026

Upcoming event: Autumn Foraging at Blair Castle 🍂

19th & 20th September | 10.30am - 1.30pm | £45 (children go free)

As autumn arrives in the Highlands, the grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens reveal a rich abundance of wild treasures.

Join our expert for a guided walk through woodland, meadow, hedgerow and garden. You'll learn to safely identify 20+ edible and medicinal autumn plants, fungi and trees, discovering their traditional uses, seasonal recipes and simple ways to bring the wild into your kitchen 🧺🍄

The walk concludes in the peaceful surrounds of Hercules Garden with a seasonal tea made with local foraged ingredients, homemade cake and biscuits.

Come and slow down, look a little closer, and discover the wild harvest of autumn at Blair Castle: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/autumn-foraging-2/

21/08/2026

Join us for Sunday lunch at Blair Castle 🍴 Come for a stroll through the gardens then settle in for a hearty lunch.

This summer, we’ve introduced Sunday lunches in the Tullibardine Restaurant. Depending on the week you might find roast sirloin of beef, haunch of venison or porchetta on the menu, with a vegetarian option always available. The meat is sourced from our local butcher Fair Feast (or from the estate when available) and is served with traditional trimmings. Finish your meal with a delicious seasonal pudding.

One course £22.50 | Two courses £30

All visitors, including Gardens & Grounds ticket holders, can enjoy access to the restaurant and gift shop.

See you soon!

04/06/2026

The Tullibardine Restaurant will be closed on Saturday 6th June for a private event.

The Cannon our outdoor food cabin will be open all day serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup, savoury and sweet home baked goods. Please note that only card payments are accepted at The Cannon.

We look forward to welcoming you to Blair Castle & Gardens.

Address

Blair Castle
Blair Atholl
PH185TL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441796481207

Website

https://linktr.ee/athollestates_and_blaircastle

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