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Family fun for the whole family at Blair Castle & Gardens this Easter.
Join us for the long weekend in the gardens of Blair Castle for an Easter celebration. We’ve paired the traditional family favourites of an egg hunt and decorating with a food & drink market, showcasing some great Scottish produce.
Food & Drink Fair
Scotland is known for its impressive larder and Perthshire is home to some of the finest produce there is. Browse the selection of stalls we have on offer over the weekend, from gin suppliers and beer to seafood and of course, ice cream.
Easter Activities
There will be plenty to do around the gardens for the whole family. From the traditional favourites of egg rolling and decorating to a visit from the Easter bunny. There will also be an egg hunt around Hercules Garden.
See our timings for Saturday 8th April below. There’s no need to pre-book your activities, just join in.
- Egg decorating with the Easter Bunny – 11am in the Banvie Hall
- Egg rolling competition starts at 11.30am
- Easter egg hunt in Hercules Garden – 12pm
- Feed our friendly deer – 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
• Entry with a castle gardens ticket.
Outsider Events are excited to bring to you a bigger and better 3rd edition of Blair Castle Trail Weekender on the 2 – 4th June 2023.
The 2023 event fetaures a wider range of trail races and exciting edition of our outdoor cinema, and range of live music on the Saturday evening…
Staged within the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, this weekend of trail running has races from Kids, 7km right up to the 60km ‘Full Tilt Ultra’.
All respective races start at the event village based in the grounds of Blair Castle which nestles at the base of the Cairgorm national park.
From here on out, depending on your choice of race, runners either loop round past Hercules Gardens and back to the start, fork off up the winding Glen Tilt or head toward the 1009m high summit of Ben Dearg. Which trail will you take?
Treat mum to a delightful Mothers Day lunch 
overlooking the shores of Loch Insh
Available all day
Booking advised 01540 651394
The event will bring three days of skills coaching, guided rides, well-being and entertainment, to the Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside from Friday, August 18, to Sunday, August 20.
First held in 2022, the festival is run by mountain bike guides and coaches Anna Riddell, Fiona Finnie and Katie May and has quickly established itself as a must-attend event.
The festival won Best MTB Event title at the Scottish Mountain Bike Awards at the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Conference in November.
It is designed for riders of all abilities to progress their skills, build confidence and enjoy the trails at some of the best riding in the north east of Scotland, a fast-emerging hotspot.
Check out the website for the full programme www.wearelimitlass.com
Join Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage Ranger Lydia for an introduction to Pictish art and symbol stones. We will be looking at four Pictish Stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and will show how the Picts contributed to the shaping of modern Scotland.
Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.
Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building.
As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather.
Children are very welcome to attend. Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site.
Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed.
Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Meet at roadside car park on unclassified road (NCR7) next to Carrbridge A9/A938 junction for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation!
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
Meet at the Strathdearn Community Centre for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
Meet at Ardvonie car park Kingussie (adjacent to the Medical Practice) for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome
1st Thursday of each month, meet at Museum car park Grantown for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome.
Regular Thursday evening ride, meet at Aviemore Retail Park near Tiso for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders should register via the web site. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
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