Posts for March, 2026

Scottish League Orienteering event with full range of courses.

Linda and Ian, armed with a large map of all the trails, take you on a tour of the Anagach Woods in Grantown-on-Spey and give insight to the latest activities and successes of Anagach Woods Trust. Organised by The Grantown Society – all welcome. Drinks may be taken through from the bar.

Easter Sunday Fun Activity Day | Sunday 5th April | 11am – 4pm
Banvie Hall (The glass entrance doors at the far end of the Castle)

Meet the Easter Bunny at the Banvie Hall at 11am to guide you through our fun children’s activities this Easter Sunday. The events below will flow from one into the next and there are prizes for both competitions and the Egg Hunt.

– Easter egg decorating competition

– Easter egg rolling competition

– Easter Egg Hunt in Hercules walled garden

– Deer Feeding at the Deer Park |12.30pm and 2.30pm

Admission for the above activities are included with a Gardens and Grounds ticket.


Easter Sunday Tractor Rides –
Hop on board for an exciting tractor ride around Blair Castle Estate, see what wildlife you can spot on your 15-20 minute tour.

Tours will depart at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm.

£5 per person in addition to a Gardens ticket | 2-4 year olds – free

Book inside the castle entrance hall.

Unfortunately, our tractor rides are unsuitable for under 2’s and dogs are not permitted.

This autumn foraging course is an invitation to learn about the edible and medicinal autumnal plants and fungi found in the grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens. Autumn is a special time for foraging and this walk will give us time to celebrate the best of this season, join us as we discover many different varieties of mushroom, nutritious nuts and seeds and succulent berries.

The course consists of a 2.5 hour foraging walk, in which you will learn lifelong identification techniques, inspiring recipe ideas, and a wealth of ethnobotanical tales.

During the walk we will move through a variety of habitats – woodland, meadow, hedgerow and garden – taking time to connect with each surrounding environment, noticing their changing flora and subtle variations in character.

We will finish up with a wild tea and homemade cake and biscuits in Hercules Garden, with time to revise the plants learnt and how best to store them for future use.

All participants will also receive a personalised PDF containing information about all the plants met.

Meeting point: Meet on the green in front of the castle, next to the ‘The Cannon’ coffee cabin.

Join us in the ballroom of Blair Castle for a live performance from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

This summer, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra brings a sparkling programme of classical favourites and virtuosic flair to Blair Castle.

Under the dynamic direction of Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev, the concert opens with Mozart’s Symphony No.20, brimming with elegance and youthful energy. Flute soloists André Cebrián and Marta Gómez take centre stage in Doppler’s Double Flute Concerto, a dazzling display of lyricism and agility that showcases the expressive range of the instrument.

Then, after the interval, the drama unfolds with Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, a thrilling curtain-raiser to one of opera’s darkest masterpieces. The evening concludes with Haydn’s Symphony No.94, the beloved ‘Surprise’, full of wit, invention, and, of course, a famous jolt that never fails to delight.

From playful charm to operatic intensity, the SCO’s Highland Classics concert offers a joyful celebration of the classical tradition, performed with the Orchestra’s trademark vitality and finesse.

Pre-concert dining is available to book and there will be an interval with refreshments available.

Programme
MOZART Symphony No.20 in D major DOPPLER Double Flute Concerto MOZART Overture Don Giovanni HAYDN Symphony No.94 ‘Surprise’
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
André Cebrián flute
Marta Gómez flute

Tickets available from the SCO website.


Pre-concert dining at Blair Castle –

Enjoy a delicious 2-course meal, showcasing local ingredients in the Tullibardine Restaurant at Blair Castle.

Dinner will include a main course and dessert. View the menu on our event page. Pre-concert dining guests will be contacted prior to the performance to confirm their choice of meal.

Drinks will be sold separately.

Book via the SCO website and select the ‘Two course dinner upgrade’ option.

The Atholl Gathering and Highland Games will return to Blair Castle on Sunday 24th May 2026.

The Atholl Highlanders officially open the Highland Games with a ‘March On’, led by the sound of their pipes and drums.

Strongmen from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out. Events include tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. There are plenty of other attractions, such as highland dancing, tug o’ war and piping competitions.

Trade stands, delicious food and drink vendors, and a handful of children’s rides make for a fun day out for the whole family. Don’t miss the races for both children and adults, and pack a picnic blanket to secure your spot on the hill.

Your ticket includes access to Blair Castle’s Gardens and Grounds.
Reduced entry tickets to Blair Castle will be available to purchase from the Entrance Hall on the day.

The annual Atholl Highlanders Parade will return to Blair Castle on Saturday the 23rd May 2026.

The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private regiment in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl, who is Chief of Clan Murray. Whilst they don’t have any military role, they are armed with Lee-Metford rifles, and include a pipe band.

Join us from 11am in the Ballroom for an Atholl Highlanders talk with Archivist, Keren Guthrie and CSM, Garry Brailsford. Before heading to the forecourt of Blair Castle from 2.30pm for the annual parade, including a live pipe band and the firing of the cannon.

This spring foraging course is an invitation to learn about the edible and medicinal spring plants found in the grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens. Spring is a special time for foraging and this walk will give us time to celebrate the best of this season, as the plants wake from the winter providing the first flowers, leaves and nutritious seeds of the growing season.

The course consists of a 2.5 hour foraging walk, in which you will learn lifelong identification techniques, inspiring recipe ideas, and a wealth of ethnobotanical tales.

During the walk we will move through a variety of habitats – woodland, meadow, hedgerow and garden – taking time to connect with each surrounding environment, noticing their changing flora and subtle variations in character.

We will finish up with a wild tea and homemade cake and biscuits in Hercules Garden, with time to revise the plants learnt and how best to store them for future use.

All participants will also receive a personalised PDF containing information about all the plants met.

Meeting point: On the green in front of the castle, next to ‘The Cannon’ coffee cabin.

Join in with our Easter Egg Hunt inside the castle throughout the Easter holidays. Search the castle rooms to find letters on Easter eggs and unscramble them to make an Easter themed word. Collect your prize from the shop upon completion!

Available for free with a Castle ticket.

Join us on 29th March 2026 from 11am to 3pm at Muckrach Country House for an unforgettable day of wedding inspiration. ​

​Whether you are planning your dream wedding or seeking ideas, you will meet talented local suppliers, explore stunning displays, and receive expert advice. ​

​Enjoy canapés and fizz on arrival, mingle with top-tier suppliers, and discover everything you need for your special day. Tickets are available now, reserve your spot today.

We cannot wait to celebrate love with you at the Cairngorm Wedding Fair.