Family Friendly Events at Blair Castle this Autumn
Join us for a fun filled family adventure!
Whether it’s a Halloween trail, spooky crafts, a ghostly 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 30th October 2026, when the castle closes for the winter.
October School Holiday Ranger Events | 12th – 23rd October | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre in Blair Atholl
Join our Ranger Julia for some fun autumnal activities this October holidays.
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 30th 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 | 28th & 29th Oct | From 5.00pm
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 Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October from 5.00pm.
Book your 30 minute time slot today. The last tour is at 6.30pm.
Fancy dress is encouraged and all you can eat pizza with fries and drinks will be available in our restaurant. You can book food with your ticket in advance or buy food and drinks on the night.
Tickets:
Tour tickets must be booked in advance online. There will be no tour tickets available for walk-ins.
Child Tour (Under 5) Free
Child Tour (5-16) £8
Adult Tour £5
Child Tour (5-16) & all you can eat pizza and fries £15
Adult Tour & all you can eat pizza and fries £15
Winter Events:
Blair Castle Christmas Market | 20th Nov – 22nd Nov 2026
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.
