Posts for March, 2026

From 27 March to 19 April, Landmark Forest Adventure Park will host an EGGS-tra special Easter celebration filled with family-friendly activities across the park. Visitors can take part in a Peter Rabbit-themed egg hunt, a Golden Egg competition in Bamboozeleum, and a chick colouring competition in the Butterfly House, alongside fun Easter displays and photo opportunities in Wonderwood. Over the Easter weekend (3–6 April), there will also be spring-themed LEGO workshops and glitter tattoos in Dinosaur Kingdom. Guests are encouraged to capture their favourite moments and enter the Easter Photo Competition for a chance to win a £200 Amazon voucher.

7.15pm to 8.15pm: Mentored session with Paul Anderson, renowned fiddler and master of the “Strathspey” genre. Players invited to participate, learn and enjoy (£10 per player); 8.30pm to 10.00pm: Open session in The Ben Mhor bar – all welcome and bring your traditional instrument. Event organised by The Grantown Society.

Quiz Night fundraiser in aid of Strathfest 2026. £5 per person, teams of up to 6. Pay on the door. Great prizes for quiz plus raffle prizes include £100 voucher to spend at The Ben Mhor, hamper, canvas bag of Cairngorm Brewery Beers and more. Licensed bar. 7pm for start of quiz at 7.30pm sharp.

Join us for a guided night walk in the Cairngorms National Park, led by a qualified Mountain Leader and certified Star Ranger. Begin with an engaging Dark Skies / stargazing presentation before heading out to explore the landscape in darkness. Discover the area’s rich history and nocturnal wildlife as you walk beneath some of the darkest skies in Scotland. When conditions allow, you’ll see constellations, planets, and the Milky Way in breathtaking clarity.

Travel in comfort aboard our private minibus — affectionately known as the Starship — with collection available from the Ballater area. You’ll be whisked away to a tranquil location for an engaging Dark Skies presentation, complete with hot drinks to keep you warm. Location of the event will be in the Ballater / Braemar area depending on winter road conditions and localised weather forecasts. You can choose to travel in your own vehicle if preferred and meet us / follow us to the chosen walk location.

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.