Family Fun - Children's Activities in Scotland

Children are warmly welcomed at Blair Castle and there are plenty of activities throughout the year to entertain and engage families. 

Children's Tours of Blair Castle

Marvel at amazing exhibits and find out some fascinating facts on a Children’s tour of Blair Castle.

See Viscount “Bonnie” Dundee’s breastplate, the actual armour he wore in battle! He was killed in his moment of victory over government forces at the battle of Killiecrankie, three miles south of Blair Atholl in 1689. The breastplate has a bullet hole. But is it a real bullet hole or just a clever fake? Blair Castle was famously the last castle to be held under siege in 1746 during the Jacobite uprising. The castle was bombarded with cannon balls and several of them remain here to this day. Find out how they cooled down the red hot cannon balls that blasted through the walls. You may find the answer very surprising.....

Tour duration: approximately 30 minutes.

Age Suitability: The tour is aimed at children aged 5 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult and numbers are limited.

 
Times: Children's tours will run every Saturday from 28 March to the end of October. There will be daily Children's tours throughout the Easter and Summer Holidays.

Tour departure times will vary, please ask at reception or check the information board for details.  

Prices: Free as part of standard Castle entry

Booking: In person only at the Castle Reception desk 

Tractor Rides

Take a ride vintage tractor and trailer ride around Blair Castle Gardens and grounds as part of your visit. A fun and leisurely way to explore meeting red deer, Highland ponies and peacocks along the way!

Tractor rides will take place every weekend from 28 March to the end of October and daily during the Summer holidays. Tours depart from the tractor stop on the castle forecourt.

Times: Rides start from 12 noon.  Please check timings on arrival.

Tour duration: approximately 20 minutes.

Cost: Adults £2 and Children £1

Woodland Adventure Playground

The Castle has a children's woodland adventure playground just within Diana's Grove, making it an ideal area to let off some steam!

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