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Dating from 1269 Blair Castle has been the home of theAtholl family for over 700 years. Set in the dramatic scenery of Strath Garry, it commands a strategic position on the route north, welcoming guests as Scotland's most visited private home.

The skirl of pipes can be heard outside, while within, the thirty rooms on display offer an infinite variety of fine objects, beautiful plaster work and exceptional collections of arms, china and lace, furniture and pictures to mention just a few of the highlights of the tour.

Blair Castle is steeped in history; it is reputed to have been the last castle besieged in Britain and is home to the only remaining private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders.The Castle presents a stirring picture of Scottish life from the 16th century to the present day.

• Perthshire's 5 star historic home Special Events • Modern restaurant and gift shop April 22-24 - 'Inspired Edge' Exhibition of textile designs • Piper plays daily inspired by Blair Castle May 28 - Atholl Highlanders Parade • Audio visual display May 29 - Atholl Gathering & Highland Games • Picnic facilities and children's playground June 24-26 - Galloway Antiques Spring Fair July 20 - Blair Castle Highland Night • Extensive parkland and deer park August 17 - Blair Castle Highland Night • Highland cattle, peacocks and abundant wildlife August 25-28 - Bowmore Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair • Pony trekking and nature trails October 14-24 - "Historic Maps of Perthshire at Blair Castle.' • 18th century walled garden An exhibition of maps and plans from the Blair Castle Archives. • Extensive free parking for castle visitors October 29 - Glenfiddich Piping Championships October 30 - Glenfiddich Fiddling Championships For further information on these and other events please contact 0/796 481207 oi visit our website: www.blair

The village of Blair Atholl and Blair Castle are just off the main Perth/Inverness Atholl Estates road (A9) 35 miles north of Perth.The village offers a wide range of visitor facilities and services with the train station only 1000m from the castle. The surrounding Estate offers a wide range of services. Please contact the listed numbers for more information: DATES AND OPENING TIMES 19th March th October ! . Dail 'JOam to 4.30pm last admi: Pony Trekking (Plus limited winter opening, telephone tor details) Please contact us for enquiries and party bookings Times of next trek and rates Tel: 01796 481568 ADMISSION CHARGES (2004) Web: www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk House and Grounds Adult Senior Citizens Children Family Ticket Ranger Service £6.90 £5.90 £4.30 £17.50 Guided walks and information on our many public paths Grounds only Tel: 01796 481355 or 01796 481646 Adult Senior Citizens Children Family Ticket Web: www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk £2.20 £2.20 £1.10 £5.15 Furnished Lodges, Fishing, Shooting and Stalking Functions, Weddings & Corporate Events Available separately or as a package Blair Castle welcomes enquiries for weddings, private functions, dinners, Tel: 01796 481355 receptions, Highland balls, corporate events, product launches etc. Web: www.athollestates.co.uk Enquiries Blair Castle Caravan Park BLAIR CASTLE, BLAIR ATHOLL, PITLOCHRY, PERTHSHIRE PH18 STL In spectacular rural scenery and graded 5 star Tel: 01796 481207 Fax: 01796 481487 email: [email protected] Tel: 01796 481263 www.blair-castle.co.uk www.blaircastleweddings.co.uk Web: www.blaircastlecaravanpark.co.uk www.blaircastlefunctions.co.uk Public Transport Enquiries: 0870 6082608

Treasure Visit Ticket Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Blair Castle, Dewar's World of Whisky and Bell's Blair Athol Distillery Adults £15 Children £9 Senior Citizen £13.50 Family Ticket £40

Tickets on sale at Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and Blair Castle and are valid throughout whole of the 2005 season. Ticket allows one visit per attraction.

Glaxnis Castle, Scone Palace and Blair Castle are all members of The Great Houses of Scotland