Family Friendly Events at Blair Castle this Summer
Join us for a fun filled family adventure!
Discover our family friendly events at Blair Castle & Gardens.
Each event details dates, timings, pricing and whether the event requires a booking.
Summer 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. Timings and days can be subject to change, please call ahead to enquire.
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.
Summer Ranger Events | Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from Tuesday 7th July – Thursday 13th August
Find out about the many fun Ranger Events happening throughout July and August. All events are at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl between 11am-12pm. No booking required.
For more details head to our Summer Ranger Events page.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 7th July | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 8th July | Mini Highland Games |
| Thursday 9th July | Spy School |
| Tuesday 14th July | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 15th July | Animal Tracks & Signs |
| Thursday 16th July | Pirate Fun |
| Tuesday 21st July | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 22nd July | Survival Skills |
| Thursday 23rd July | Minibeast Hunt |
| Tuesday 28th July | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 29th July | Mini Highland Games |
| Thursday 30th July | Spy School |
| Tuesday 4th August | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 5th August | Animal Tracks & Signs |
| Thursday 6th August | Pirate Fun |
| Tuesday 11th August | Crafts & Colouring |
| Wednesday 12th August | Survival Skills |
| Thursday 13th August | Minibeast Hunt |
Autumn Events:
Autumn Foraging | Saturday 19th September and Sunday 20th September | 10.30am – 1.30pm
Join foraging expert Tamara Colchester on a 3 hour autumn foraging course that will introduce participants to around 15 wild, edible and medicinal trees, flowers and plants, ending in a foraged herbal tea with delicious cakes and biscuits prepared with wild ingredients.
This event must be pre-booked.
Adult: £45.00
Children: FREE
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Halloween Fun | October Half Term
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 | Wednesday 28th October and Thursday 29th October
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. Tours will take approximately 30 minutes.
Fancy dress is encouraged and hauntingly good food and drinks will be available in our restaurant.
Please check this page closer to Autumn to find out more.
