Find Scotland Tours that visit Blair Castle.
| Address: | Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL |
| Operated by: | Atholl Estates |
| Opening Hours: | Summer: Daily from 01st April to 27th October, 9.30 am to last admission 4.30 pm Winter: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9.30 am to last admission 12.30 pm |
| Admission: |
Adult £ 7.90, Senior £ 6.90, Child 5 -16 yrs £4.90 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes, also disabled toilets |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | Yes |
Blair Castle is one of the most impressive castles that you will find in Scotland. It’s got everything you could expect or want to find in a Scottish Castle except a moat! We highly recommend this attraction.
Blair Castle is the ancient seat of the Dukes of Atholl and the current Duke still retains his own private army, the Atholl Highlanders. This is the only private army in Europe, although it is now just a ceremonial army that parades a few times a year. If you visit during the last weekend in May you will be able to see the army assembled for display at the Atholl Gathering and Highland Games.
Inside the castle you can visit 30 rooms, which are fully preserved with their original furnishings and fittings. Fans of the Harry Potter movies will find something familiar about the “Picture Staircase” which is adorned with a mass of family portraits. Equally amazing, but quite grim, is the number of stuffed deer heads on walls around the castle.
You find your own way through the rooms in the castle, but guides are on hand to answer questions and to make sure you don't steal anything.
In the summer season, a piper plays at the entrance to the castle at 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm.
Part of the Treasure Ticket: visit Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, Blair Athol Distillery, Blair Castle and Dewar World of Whisky with a single ticket costing £ 18.00 per person and valid all year.
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Last Updated: 30/04/2008