Family Friendly Events at Blair Castle this Autumn
Join us for a fun filled family adventure!
Whether it’s a Halloween trail, rock painting, a spooky castle tour or some retail therapy at our Christmas market you’ll find all you need right here.
Each event details dates, timings, pricing and whether the event requires a booking.
Autumn Events:
Deer Feeding | Weekends at 12.30pm & 2.30pm
Visit our Red Deer Park where you can take part in feeding sessions and learn all about these beautiful creatures.
Meet at the red deer park at the top of the small grassy hill near the Tullibardine Restaurant entrance.
Red deer are curious and will often walk towards you and pose for photos if you stand next to their enclosure so feel free to visit them at any time during your visit.
Available for free with a Gardens and Grounds entry ticket on weekends up until 31st October 2025, when the castle closes for the winter.
October Half Term Ranger Events | 14th – 22nd October | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre in Blair Atholl
Join our Ranger Julia for some fun autumnal activities this half term.
These activities are outside of the castle grounds and do not require a ticket. The meeting points are within Blair Atholl village a short 2 minute drive from the castle.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A donation pot will be available at each event. All proceeds go directly to The Cairngorms to help care for wildlife, maintain paths and car parks.
Find out more on our Ranger Events page
Halloween Activity Trail | Sat 11th – Fri 31st Oct
Collect your activity sheet at the entrance hall to and hunt for broomsticks inside the castle rooms. Head outside and search for hidden spooky objects and answer questions from around the castle grounds. Once completed collect a small prize from the gift shop.
Available for free with a Castle entry ticket.
Legends of the Castle | 30th Oct | From 5.30pm
Discover Blair Castle after dark, through spooky tales told by characters from the past. Put on your best Halloween outfit and join us for some spooky fun on Thursday 30th October from 5.30pm.
Book your 30 minute time slot today. The last tour is at 7pm.
Fancy dress is encouraged and pizza and drinks will be available in our restaurant. There will also be a firepit on the castle forecourt where you can toast marshmallows.*
Tickets:
Child Tour (Under 5) Free
Child Tour (5-16) £8
Adult Tour £5
Child Tour (5-16) & Pizza £13
Adult Tour & Pizza £15
* Marshmallows on long sticks will be sold on the night.
Winter Events:
Blair Castle Christmas Market | 21st Nov – 23rd Nov 2025
Join us inside the Banvie Hall, the beautifully atmospheric ballroom and outside in our tented Christmas village. Beautiful arts and crafts, perfect local Christmas gifts and decorations alongside tempting food and drinks. There is something for everyone at this festive annual event.
Entry: £4 per adult, child entry is free (under 16’s)
The Castle will be dressed for Christmas, the restaurant will be serving hot and cold food and drinks, and offers a great place to sit down and take five. The castle and gift shop will be open as normal. Buy entry tickets to the castle at the ticket office, £10 Adults, £5 Children.
Find out more on our Christmas Market event page.
