Our range of special interest tours at Blair Castle available to groups, and on special dates for individuals:

Behind Closed Doors
(The Attics of Blair Castle)

A behind the scenes tour of areas not before open to the public. View artefacts not normally seen, explore rooms and corridors, and climb to the highest point in the castle. Not for the feint hearted!

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 10 guests*, maximum 12 guests)

Please note that this tour involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for the fully able.

Lady Evelyn
(the embroider)

Be thrilled by our extensive collection of exceptional needlework, not normally on display, worked and collected by Lady Evelyn Murray, daughter of 7th Duke of Atholl. Learn more about this talented lady of Atholl.

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 12 guests*)

Conflict and Rebellion
(The Jacobites)

Brother opposed to brother, father in conflict with sons. Discover the part played by the Atholl family during this troubled time of Scottish history.

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 12 guests*)

For Queen and Country
(Anne, 6th Duchess of Atholl)

Learn about Queen Victoria’s visits to Atholl, her discovery of the magic of the Highlands, and her special friendship with Duchess Anne.

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 12 guests*)

Against the Tide
(Kitty, 8th Duchess of Atholl)

It may be argued that history has been unkind to Duchess Kitty. Discover the real story behind this remarkable woman, Scotland’s first female Member of Parliament.

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 12 guests*)

The Murrays

Explore the roots of the Murrays of Tullibardine, hear how they arrived in Atholl and them take a tour to see how they lived as Dukes at Blair Castle.

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: £10 per person (group bookings minimum 12 guests*)

Twilight Tours

Enjoy a special opening and private tour of the castle outside normal visiting hours with a glass of wine and light refreshments on arrival.

The twilight tour lasts 90 minutes. The maximum number for the twilight tour is 25 people and there is a minimum charge of £300.

Group Lunches

Group Lunches are available in our restaurant if booked in advance to follow your tour. Typical menus include:

Home-made soup and selection of sandwiches - £7.50

Roast loin of pork with greens and potatoes - £8.95

Chicken and white wine casserole with mash and seasonal vegetables - £8.95

Home-made soup and Atholl Glens organic beef with creamed potatoes and root vegetables - £11.95

Warm poached Scottish salmon with new potatoes and a watercress cream followed by Raspberry Cranachan - £9.95

For more menu options, please contact us.

How to Book:

Contact Blair Castle on 01796 481207 or office@blair-castle.co.uk