Blair Castle Activities

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1 Atholl Estates Blair Castle Activities Explore Atholl Estates

2 Off Road Safaris Experience the beauty and tranquillity of rural Scotland in just a few hours on an off road safari. Your expert guide will cover challenging terrain as you climb and descend hills taking in the stunning scenery of Atholl Estates, spotting native wildlife it s an experience you will never forget. Scheduled Safaris: April - June: Wednesday 2pm pm July - August: Mon & Wed 6.30pm - 9pm Sunday 2pm pm September: Sunday 2pm pm October: Roaring stag safaris: Sunday 7.30am, 10.30am, 2pm Price: Adult 40, Child (age 3-13) 20 Private Safaris Price for up to 6 people for Half Day Full day 340 and add a picnic lunch 10pp. Pre-booking is essential. Visit for more information or call (Mon-Fri), (Sat/Sun).

3 Tractor and Trailer Tours Explore hidden parts of the land around Blair Castle on a 90 minute tractor and trailer tour. See the animals that live within the grounds, including red and roe deer, highland ponies, highland cows, sheep and red squirrels, as you follow the estate tracks through open fields and farmland. Scheduled Tractor and Trailer Tours: 1st July - 18th August: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 10am am. Price: Adult 8, Child 3, Family 20 Private Tours Private tours can be arranged for groups up to 30 (min numbers are 15). Pre-booking is essential. Visit for more information or call (Mon-Fri), (Sat/Sun). Alternatively tickets are available on the day for purchase from Blair Castle or Blair Castle Caravan Park.

4 Pony Trekking For a traditional adventure, see the estate from the back of a sure-footed, Atholl-bred, highland pony on a gentle ride or longer trek. Experienced riders will enjoy a scenic trek up into the heather-covered hills and travel along forestry tracks. Beginner riders will savour a taste of all these things as routes are offered for all abilities. There s a new sight around every corner accompanied by stories from an informative guide. There is also lots of opportunity to stop for that perfect picture. Scheduled Pony Treks: 2nd April - 27th July (closed Sun and Mon) Two hour experienced hacks and one hour beginner treks available. Treks Depart: 10am for experienced 2 hour trek ( 50pp) and 2pm for beginner 1 hour trek ( 30pp). Riders must be aged 12 or over and under 14 stone. Day rides are also available throughout the season for more experienced and confident riders. These are priced at 100pp and a picnic lunch can be arranged. (Minimum 2 people) Pre-booking is essential, call or helen@atholl-estates.co.uk

5 Walking and Cycling There is a 40 mile path network on Atholl Estates, exploring our glens, woodland and open moorland. Many routes take you into the hills and link back to the village on a different path. There are also paths in the woods between the castle and the caravan park which you can explore. We have six waymarked trails ranging from the one mile Red Squirrel Trail in the woods, to the beautiful 10 mile Glen Tilt Trail. Most are suitable for bicycle rides as well as walking. Map boards showing these walks are found at Blair Atholl Information Centre, the Caravan Park, the Glen Tilt Car Park and on our website: Dogs are welcome, however please remember we are a working estate so dogs must be kept on the lead at all times. There are dog waste bins provided around the estate for you to use.

6 Blair Atholl Information Centre The information centre, located in the village of Blair Atholl, has excellent parking, provides plenty of ideas on what to do in and around the village and surrounding area. It has lots of local information on activities, accommodation and the countryside, as well as free WIFI to help you plan your visit. Atholl Estates Ranger Service runs a programme of countryside events through the year, looking at the local wildlife and scenery. Family events involve child friendly activities outdoors and are a fun way to get closer to wildlife on the estate. For more information on the trails and a full list of the ranger events, please visit our website: or call

7 Accommodation For the complete Atholl Estates experience, choose from a fantastic range of self-catering accommodation. Secluded highland lodges set in the hills of the estate, fully-equipped and in breath-taking surroundings (sleeps between 2-20) Tranquil woodland lodges within the grounds of Blair Castle, full-equipped and with stunning views of the Perthshire countryside from their own private decking (sleeps 2-6) Comfortable 2 and 3 bedroom caravan holiday homes, touring and camping pitches and pods, all based at Blair Castle Caravan Park. Pet friendly accommodation available in all accommodation types. For more information on our range of accommodation please visit the website

8 Atholl Estates Opening dates: Blair Castle Caravan Park Touring/Camping/Pods Caravan Holiday Homes Woodland Lodges Blair Castle 1st March 1st April Open all year round 30th March Annual Events: The Atholl Gathering 25th/26th May The Land Rover Blair Castle Horse Trials 22nd/25th August How to find us 35 miles north of Perth, just off the A9. 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Connecting train services from major cities and Caledonian Sleeper from London arrive at Blair Atholl. Daily local buses from Pitlochry. Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL Tel: Fax: Visit us on our web site at Blair Atholl Dundee