Posts for March, 2026

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.

Gates open for Sellers at 10.00
Gates open for Buyers at 11.00
🎪 Donations to Castle Roy suggested: £10
✒️ Book a Place use events@castleroy.org.uk
Please note there are No Facilities!

Make this Easter Sunday 5th April 2026 unforgettable with a spectacular dining experience at Cairngorm. Our Head Chef has crafted a special three-course menu featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

Savor Our Easter Sunday Menu Highlights

Indulge in our carefully selected starters, main courses, and desserts.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Easter meal!

Make a weekend of it and book direct for our best available rate.

Soul Embers is a four-night Spring Equinox retreat held at Badeguish within the ancient landscape of the Cairngorms National Park. This intimate immersion offers protected space to slow down, reset, and reconnect with your intuition through nature. Through elemental ceremony, guided and solo nature immersion, sacred glasswalk and firewalk, Equinox threshold work, and deeply held circle, you’ll step away from noise and responsibility to listen more honestly to yourself. With comfortable and warm rooms, nourishing shared meals, and a largely phone-free environment, Soul Embers supports nervous system restoration, grounded courage, and a conscious new beginning aligned with the season you are stepping into.

Our March show celebrates Nan Shepherd’s beloved book The Living Mountain – an intimate, place-rooted exploration of the Cairngorms that continues to inspire artists, walkers and nature-lovers today.

This special gathering will bring together local storytelling, music, poetry, song and visual art inspired by the mountains and our relationship with landscape. Contributions from all ages are warmly welcome – from performers and makers to those who simply come to listen and share in the atmosphere.

We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Jenny Sturgeon – Scottish singer-songwriter, sound artist and creator of the award-winning album and audio-visual project The Living Mountain. Jenny’s deeply atmospheric work weaves field recordings, song and landscape into a meditative exploration of place and our relationship with the natural world; a perfect resonance with Nan Shepherd’s writing and the spirit of this month’s Storylands Sessions. Jenny’s album The Living Mountain was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year and won Best Acoustic at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Spring brings to Insh Marshes.

On this leisurely walk see the lush green Aspen leaves trembling and a variety of bird species, including Curlew (which we may hear calling), Lapwing and Snipe (which could be displaying) and song birds singing through the trees. During sunny intervals early butterflies like Orange Tip and Small Tortoiseshell will be flying.

We will meet in the RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park – what3words: ///epic.youth.venturing / grid ref: NN775998

Some areas may be rough and/or slippy underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Please note that there has been low levels of Avian Influenza (bird flu) on the reserve this winter. Do not touch any dead or unwell birds if you see any, make sure to stick to the paths and keep dogs on a short lead.

Come and join the fun led by the young Feis Spe Ceilidh Band
Music, dancing and merriment
Refreshments and Raffle

Tickets available on the door but worth booking to avoid disappointment
Ceilidhs normally sell out