Blair Castle

Blair Atholl
Pitlochry
Perth and Kinross
PH18 5TL

Tel: +44 (0)1796 481 207
Fax: +44 (0)1796 481 487
Email: office@blair-castle.co.uk
Web: http://www.blair-castle.co.uk

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Dating from 1269 Blair Castle has been the home of the Atholl family for over 700 years. Set in the dramatic scenery of Strath Garry, it commands a strategic position on the route north, welcoming guests as Scotland's most visited private home.

The skirl of pipes can be heard outside, while within, the thirty rooms on display offer an infinite variety of fine objects, beautiful plaster work and exceptional collections of arms, china and lace, to mention just a few of the highlights of the tour.

Blair Castle is steeped in history, it is reputed to have been the last castle besieged in Britain and is home to the only remaining private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders. The Castle presents a stirring picture of Scottish life from the 16th century to the present day.

General Information:

  • Modern restaurant
  • Gift shop
  • audio-visual tour
  • Picnic facilities
  • Extensive parkland and Deer park
  • Pony trekking & nature trails

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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    1st April to 30th October (inclusive):
    Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm last admission Castle Tour by 4.30pm.

    Winter Opening: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9.30am - 2.00pm.
    (last admission to Castle Tour 12.30).

    Closed over Christmas and New Year.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    House & Grounds:
    Adult £8.25; Senior Citizen £7.20; Child £5.10.
    Family £22.50.

    Grounds Only:
    Adult / Senior Citizen £4.00; Child £2.00; Family £10.00.

    Directions
    Just off the Perth / Inverness road (A9) 35 miles north of Perth. Train station only 1000m from Castle.
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    Blair Castle Postcode for SatNav: PH18 5TL

    Nearby Attractions
    Killiecrankie (3 Miles)*
    On the 27th July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when, nearby, a Jacobite army led by 'Bonnie Dundee' defeated the government forces under General Hugh Mackay.
    Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass (6 Miles)*
    Situated within picturesque Pitlochry Power Station, the Centre features interactive exhibits tracing the history of hydro generation in Scotland from its origins in the 1940s to its current £250m refurbishment programme.
    Castle Menzies (10 Miles)*
    This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years.
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    Nearby Hotels
    Bridge Of Tilt Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
    The Bridge of Tilt Hotel is a former hunting lodge which borders the River Tilt and the pretty village of Blair Atholl.Here you can be sure of a warm Highland welcome from our General Manager and staff.
    Atholl Palace Hotel (4 Miles)*
    The baronial style Atholl Palace Hotel sits within 48 acres of award winning parkland grounds overlooking Pitlochry and the scenic splendour of the surrounding Highlands, and is ideally located for touring Scotland.
    Pine Trees Hotel Pitlochry (6 Miles)*
    Combining luxurious 4-star accommodation with individually tailored service, this beautiful traditional Scottish country house is set in 10 acres of tranquil private woodland, within walking distance of the town centre.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

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    The Bunkhouse (10 Miles)*
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    Moulin Vaddie (11 Miles)*
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