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Blair Castle & Gardens
Discover Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe's last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders.
Blair Castle is nestled in the landscape of Highland Perthshire and has been home to 19 generations of Stewarts and Murrays of Atholl. Unique amongst Scottish castles, the story told here will take you from a visit by Mary Queen of Scots to the Civil War and from the Jacobite cause to the disaster of Culloden following Bonnie Prince Charlie's own stay in the castle. You'll hear how the lucky inheritance of a smuggler-infested island helped turn the castle into a comfortable home and how a visit from Queen Victoria led to the creation of Europe's only surviving private regiment, the Atholl Highlanders.
More than 30 rooms are on display, full of Scottish cultural history, architectural design, period furnishings, family portraits, landscape paintings and a colourful military past. Highlights include the Victorian Ballroom which is decorated with 175 pairs of antlers, the Entrance Hall which features weapons used at the Battle of Culloden, the classic Georgian styling of the Picture Staircase and the granduer of the Drawing Room and State Dining Room.
The Gardens
The castle grounds feature a magnificent nine acre walled garden, recently restored to its original Georgian design, of fruit trees and vegetables, complete with Chinese bridge, gothic folly and a trail of contemporary and 18th Century sculptures. A peaceful wooded grove with some of Britain’s tallest and finest trees sits alongside the ruins of St Brides Kirk, the final resting place of Jacobite leader Bonnie Dundee. Around the grounds, visitors can spot local wildlife and enjoy picturesque views across Highland Perthshire while younger visitors can explore the adventure playground and Red Deer Park.
Seasonal opening Times - 10.00 am - 5:00pm, the last admission at 4.00pm. April - October.
Facilities
Transport and Parking
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Parking
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On Public Transport Route
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Electric Car Charging
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Coach Parking
Pets
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No Pets Allowed
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Pets Welcome
Accessibility
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Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point
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Partial wheelchair access
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Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
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Large print, braille or audio
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Tactile route for visitors with visual impairments
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Level access from entrance to reception
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Accessible toilets
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Wheelchairs or mobility aids provided
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Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
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Level access to main entrance
Dietary Options
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Dairy Free
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Vegan Meals Available
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian Meals available
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Vegetarian
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Nut Free
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Organic
Themes
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Weddings
Internet
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WiFi
Children
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Highchair
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Children's Menu Available
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Outdoor Play Area
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Baby Changing Facilities
Features
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Gift Shop
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Garden
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Public Toilet Facilities
Catering
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Lunch Available
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Restaurant
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Picnic Area
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Shop
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Patio or Beer Garden
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Cafe or Restaurant
Payment Methods
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Cash
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American Express
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Debit Card
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PayPal
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Credit Card
Languages Spoken
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Dutch
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French
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Mandarin
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Chinese
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Danish
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German
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Spanish
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Russian
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Japanese
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Polish
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Italian
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