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


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

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    1st April to 26th October:
    Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm last admission.

    Winter Opening: Please check web site for details or call 01796481207
    Closed over Christmas and New Year

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House & Grounds:
    Adult £7.50; Senior Citizen £6.50; Child £4.70; Family £19.50.

    Grounds Only:
    Adult £2.50; Senior Citizen £2.50; Child £1.30; Family £5.40

    Directions
    Just off the Perth / Inverness road (A9) 35 miles north of Perth. Train station only 1000m from Castle.
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