Go Away - To Blair Castle

Each month we take a closer look at a Scottish location to help inspire your forays into the magical worlds of daytripping and mini breaks

Feature by Paul Mitchell | 03 Oct 2010

Where?
Blair Castle, near the Perthshire village of Blair Atholl.

What?
A 13th Century castle with an ornate walled garden, located on an estate of 145,000 acres – which includes Britain's second-tallest tree (a 200 foot Grand Fir).

Why?
Britain's second-tallest tree not good enough? Try the scenery for starters. The Perthshire Highlands dominate the landscape and specially marked 40-mile trails are ideal for walking, cycling, organised pony treks, Land Rover safaris and tractor tours. Adventure sports are also catered for. Accomodation options include camping, a five star caravan park or the newly installed and extremely comfortable woodland lodges. There's a restaurant in the castle, and the friendly nearby village has ample shops and pubs. There are organised daily tours, spooky Halloween events, piping and fiddling competitions and Victorian banquets during November and December as a festive makeover turns it into the 'Christmas Castle'.

How?
Blair Castle is just off the main A9 road at Blair Atholl in Highland Perthshire between Perth and Inverness, about a 90 minute drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow. There is a train station in Blair Atholl about a kilometre from the castle, with a regular daily connecting service with all the major Scottish cities. 

 

See www.atholl-estates.co.uk for further information

http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk