Posts for April, 2026

We are so delighted to be hosting Three Inch Fools again for what’s set to be a truly uplifting and energetic night of music, story telling and rip roaring hilarity. This time they are bringing you the story of ‘King Arthur and the Holy Fail’. A definite fun for all the family!

In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero – waiting in the wings – who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to it’s core by a tragic – and frankly improbable – incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate?

The performance will be on our lawn at The Dell with plenty space for you to bring your picnic rugs and deck chairs. You are very welcome to bring your own food, but we will be running a bar so no BYOB.
For more information and to buy tickets, please get in touch.

Our favourite night is back! The Gather Inn will be opening again from Friday 3rd April and we personally can’t wait.
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by ‘Highland Slice’ serving up tasty pizzas and ‘Rik’s Kitchen’ with their delicious plant based Asian inspired offerings. You can pre-order with both Highland Slice and Rik’s kitchen from the Monday prior from 9am, just follow the links on our Instagram or Facebook pages or get in touch.
We don’t take table bookings for the Gather Inn, just turn up, we have plenty of seats inside and out, kids welcome until 8pm. A friendly reminder that if you’re coming with kids, please keep them supervised at all times, particularly in the play area.
The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
12th June, 18th September and 25th September
We hope to see you there sometime

We invite you to come along and join us for our annual Spring Gathering 2026. Bring along your friends and family to gather and enjoy a marvellous BBQ, Scrumptious cakes and browse our variety of local vendors selling their crafts.

With fun activities for children big and small, we also showcase a number of local charities and fundraising events held here in our communities.

We look forwards to seeing you there!

A regular visitor to the Highlands, this show will demonstrate Esther’s passion for the Cairngorm landscape. With just a few brushstrokes of oil paint, Esther brings the mountains and forests to life. These paintings capture the atmosphere of this special place.

After the success of our annual Christmas Fayre last year, we’re delighted to be hosting it again in 2026, this year Sunday, 6th December.

Each year as winter draws in around the Cairngorms, its mountains and forests turn into a magical winter wonderland. So what better place to host a cosy Christmas market than nestled amongst the Narnia-like pines at Badaguish?

We will have lots of stalls with a wide variety of gift ideas from local crafters and producers. From food & drink to Christmas homeware, something for everyone.

There will be hot food and drinks along with activities for the children before they meet Santa.

All the stallholders donate an item for our charity raffle, so lots of great prizes to be won on the day!

Last year we have over 30 confirmed stalls, and expect even more this year, including;

Jackie Hichens Art FleursfeltFlorals Silver-n-Things MHP Designs Achnahannet Farm Produce The Keltic Kitchen Dalwhinnie Deli Little bakes cake cupboard Crafty Macs Cairngorm Gin Company Ltd Blether and Bling Olico Tropic Skincare outsideandleather

Everyone’s favourite Squirrel Club leader Hey Duggee will be visiting Landmark Forest Adventure Park for a special character appearance weekend.

Visitors to the park will have the chance to meet Duggee during appearances throughout the day and capture a memorable photo with the much-loved character.

Meeting Hey Duggee is included with regular park admission tickets, making it part of a fantastic family day out.

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.

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.

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.