Forts · Scottish Highlands
The Obelisk, Blair Castle
In or near Killiecrankie.
The Obelisk, Blair Castle — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Obelisk, Blair Castle is a martello broad located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Official information
Blair Castle has been the residence of the Atholl family for over 700 years, showcasing a rich history through its 30 rooms filled with 18th-century interiors and Scots Baronial architecture. Visitors can explore the castle's diverse history, gardens, and grounds, which include a walled garden and a deer park.
Place summary
The Obelisk, located at Blair Castle in the Scottish Highlands, is a distinctive fortification. It is notable for its unique architectural style and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7753, -3.8589
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH18 5TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- 01796 481 355
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 3.45pm
- Official site
- atholl-estates.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830652 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Obelisk, Blair Castle?
- The Obelisk, Blair Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH18 5TJ).
- What is The Obelisk, Blair Castle?
- The Obelisk, Blair Castle — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Obelisk, Blair Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH18 5TJ.
- How do I get to The Obelisk, Blair Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH18 5TJ.