Castles · Scottish Highlands
Blair Castle
In or near Killiecrankie.
Blair Castle — a castle in scotland highlands.
Jennifer Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl · 0.3 km
About
Blair Castle is a named castle in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Blair Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architecture and extensive grounds. The castle has been a residence of the Atholl family for centuries and features a mix of styles reflecting its long history. Visitors can explore the castle's interiors and gardens, which offer insight into its storied past and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7664, -3.8453
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH18 5SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl — 0.3 km
- Official site
- atholl-estates.co.uk
Sources
- manual: geonames-11810950 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blair Atholl Village Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Blair Atholl Playing Fields
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Blair Atholl And Struan Parish Church And Burial-ground
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Atholl Country Life Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Blair Atholl
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl
Other places · 0.2 km
Tilt Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Blair Atholl Mill
Mills · 0.2 km
Blair Atholl
Watermills · 0.2 km
River Tilt Park
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Blair Atholl railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Clach na h'Iobairt,standing stone,Blair Atholl
Windmills · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Blair Atholl Village Hall
Blair Atholl Village Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Blair Atholl Playing Fields
Blair Atholl Playing Fields — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Blair Atholl And Struan Parish Church And Burial-ground
Blair Atholl And Struan Parish Church And Burial-ground — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Atholl Country Life Museum
Atholl Country Life Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Blair Atholl
War Memorial, Blair Atholl — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Scottish Highlands
Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl
Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Blair Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
River Tilt Park
River Tilt Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Blair Castle Caravan Park
Blair Castle Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ardgualich Farm & Loch Tummel Camp Site
Ardgualich Farm & Loch Tummel Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Faskally Caravan Park
Faskally Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Green Park Hotel
The Green Park Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road
Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Balnaguard Inn
Balnaguard Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blair Castle?
- Blair Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH18 5SP).
- What is Blair Castle?
- Blair Castle — a castle in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Blair Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH18 5SP.
- Does Blair Castle charge admission?
- Blair Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blair Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH18 5SP.