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Visit to Blair Castle & Gardens

Event type: Outing
Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Group: Visits
Organiser:
Fiona Watson
Cost: £32. This does not include any refreshments.
Booking: Note that booking is required.

Blair Castle

Blair Castle

Blair Castle is situated a few miles north of Pitlochry. It has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries. The family history is brought to life against a backdrop of fine 18th century interiors and Scots Baronial architecture in 30 rooms.  

The Gardens

The Castle is at the heart of an historic landscape which was laid out in the 18th century and features a nine acre walled garden, an extensive wooded grove, a ruined kirk, a red deer park and a gothic folly.

Logistics

Food: Recommended to bring your own lunch, or alternatively, eat at the self-service restaurant or at the Cannon in the grounds. Menu here

Departure : Hunters coach which will leave West Register House, Charlotte Square at 9amPlease arrive by 8:45am

Return : We will leave the Castle at 3.45pm, planning to arrive back in Charlotte Square by 5.30pm

Please bring your ICE card with you (or ask for one on arrival)

Members attend at their own risk

Although EU3A activities and outings are covered by third party Public Liability insurance, there is NO personal accident insurance cover. Members coming on the trip do so at their own risk.

Online Booking Arrangements - open at 12 noon 16th July

Link to the online booking page is here.

For booking and payments, we are using the booking platform Ticket Tailor which has several advantages:

  • Ticket Tailor allows you to quickly book your place online, using a bank debit or credit card
  • Your payment and place on the trip will be acknowledged immediately
  • You will be able to claim a refund if you change your mind more than 48 hours before the visit date.

Booking instructions will be available at the Monthly Meeting on 15th July to guide you through the booking process.

If you have any questions you can contact the Visits Group Leader - Jenny Clarke

Page last updated on 9th July 2026