Posts for September, 2023

Come and enjoy our annual shinty tournament which sees local youth teams compete to win the coveted Am Fasgadh Quaich!

Add a little magic to your festivities with a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Santa Claus is back this December and he’s making a special visit to Blair Castle on the 9th & 10th of December. You and your little one will walk through the grand castle doors before entering Santa’s secret grotto. Snap a photo and take home a gift (carefully made by Santa’s elves) before heading along to our cafe for a refreshment.

Our popular Christmas market returns this November. With over 70 of Perthshire’s finest arts, crafts and food stalls gathering in the ballroom and courtyard, it’s bigger than ever – what better way to start your Christmas shopping?

The Castle will be dressed for Christmas, the restaurant & gift shop filled with festive delights, and with ample parking, it’s a great family day out for all.

Spookfest 2023 is back from the 7th to the 28th of October, so get your cameras ready to capture something truly creepy! Enter Wonderwood (if you dare!) and immerse yourself in our Halloween displays for some spooktacular photo opportunities!

We have a great line up of Spookfest competition activities at Bamboozeleum, Lost Labyrinth, The Butterfly House and Reception Halloween Corner. These include Glinda’s Golden Broom Competition, Trail of the Cursed Pumpkins, Spooky Spider Colouring Competition and Cassandra’s Cat Conundrum-all of which will run daily and are included in your ticket.

Come dressed for the occasion to enter our Spookfest ‘Photo Competition 2023’! Forgot your costumes, no problem we have a ‘Spooky Dress Up’ area so you can still take part-we can’t wait to see all your spook-tastic park photos! The winners of each ‘Spookfest Competition’ will be announced on the 1st of November.

We also have 20 attractions to explore, so if you haven’t made plans this October break-don’t miss out on some scarily good fun for the whole family!

Join us for three hours of scarily-good fun in the outdoors this October. Start by decorating your very own pumpkin pal before heading up to our archery range to use him as your terrifying target! Our ghostly hosts will be on hand to help you master your aim with a bow and arrow.

Afterwards, you’ll be treated to a roaring bonfire that’s perfect for toasting some tasty marshmallow treats and sipping on a warm chocolate drink. The Cairngorms are home to a whole host of frightening folklore tales that are perfect for some spooky storytelling!

Once you’re fuelled and ready for warfare, we’ll get you kitted up to take on BattleZone Laser Tag! You and your troops will be needed for our digital zombie shoot-off using infra-red technology guns.

Join us for three hours of scarily-good fun in the outdoors this October. Start by decorating your very own pumpkin pal before heading up to our archery range to use him as your terrifying target! Our ghostly hosts will be on hand to help you master your aim with a bow and arrow.

Afterwards, you’ll be treated to a roaring bonfire that’s perfect for toasting some tasty marshmallow treats and sipping on a warm chocolate drink. The Cairngorms are home to a whole host of frightening folklore tales that are perfect for some spooky storytelling!

Once you’re fuelled and ready for warfare, we’ll get you kitted up to take on BattleZone Laser Tag! You and your troops will be needed for our digital zombie shoot-off using infra-red technology guns.
Our clubhouse will be open throughout your time with us for refreshments.

The Spey Bank Studio in Grantown-on-Spey is celebrating it’s first anniversary with an exhibition of abstract art and photography.

This small group of artists will challenge our perceptions and show us different ways of seeing the world.#

Among the names taking part are Joanna Wilson, Jess Greaves, Katie Ward, Aileen Neillie and Malcolm Tyson.

This will be an exhibition full of colour and energy!

We will be welcoming members of the public to come and view the club house, look back at the history of the courts and clubhouse which turned 100 years old in 2020.  Guests will be invited to play tennis with rackets & balls available and our coach will be there to give some top tips.  We hope to be able to provide a Pickleball demo which is the fastest growing sport in the word. Cakes & Refreshments will be available to purchase including a raffle stall.

Adventure awaits with Bluey and Bingo at Landmark Forest Adventure Park! 🐾

Join us on September 16th and 17th as we dive into a world of imagination and fun. Meet the pups who know how to turn every moment into an exciting game. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable experience that’s bound to leave you with smiles that last a lifetime. 🎉🐶

So, as well as a visit to the park and accessing all the usual attractions you can also get to meet two favourite characters.

Remember and bring your camera!

In a delightful setting along the River Dee and deep in the Cairngorms National Park lies the glorious Balmoral Castle.
In a spectacular new addition to our listings we will be holding our first artisan market at Balmoral Castle on October 7th.

Below the Castle a tented village will surround the mews, cafe, Balmoral shop and stable buildings with exhibitors from near and far vying for your attention with a wide range of beguiling Scottish crafts, food and drink.
With the Christmas season just around the corner, this would be such a delightful way to start exploring all the gift options our exhibitors have to offer.

This will be one of our largest events to date with a tantalising collection of artisan art and craft. The ranges will include aromatic candles, skincare and soaps, captivating ceramics and artworks, a fine array of beguiling jewellery, luxurious textiles, awe inspiring photography, charming stationary, enticing stained glass, the loveliest of children’s clothes and the cutest of wooden gifts and toys to name just a few.