Frequently Asked Questions
Blair Castle & Gardens
Blair Castle & Gardens operates seasonally, and will be open from the 1st April – 31st October 2022.
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Disabled visitors should get guidance and help from reception staff on arrival at the ticket office who will direct them, if appropriate, to park close to the castle.
A full tour of the castle includes three floors and it is not possible to avoid stairs. Your entry ticket allows admittance to the whole of the ground floor which is accessible by wheelchair from the disabled parking area and gives access to several display rooms, the gift shop, restaurant, lavatories (including disabled lavatory), and an audio-visual tour presentation (with subtitles) on the castle.
We do not permit wheelchairs on the upper floors.
The audiovisual facility provides a rolling 25-minute display showing many aspects of the castle. It is principally intended for disabled visitors who are given priority but are otherwise open to all.
Accompanying carers will not be charged entry to Blair Castle. In addition, we welcome guide dogs, caring dogs and other recognised assistance dogs.
We offer free Wi-Fi to our valued guests within Blair Castle, and this is accessible throughout the castle from the following network.
Network Name: Blair Castle Guest
Password: Highlander
Scan this code to connect:
You are welcome to take photographs of all areas within the castle (excluding the Entrance Hall area) using small cameras or mobile phones, however, any images taken are strictly for personal use only.
For commercial, business or any other photography, please contact Julia Sim at julias@blair-castle.co.uk
To keep our collections safe and with consideration to all our visitor’s uninterrupted enjoyment, we never allow tripods, selfie sticks or flash photography.
We strongly encourage you to book in advance, to avoid disappointment if we reach capacity on the day. Tickets can still be bought from our ticket office, however we have a fast-track lane available for those who have advanced tickets, avoiding any unnecessary queueing and giving you more time to enjoy the enchanting Blair Castle & Gardens.
Yes, our Hercules Garden is maintained and managed by an expert team of gardeners, and as such admission to the 9-acre walled gardens are included in both our Gardens Only and House & Gardens ticket options.
Due to its historical and heritage status, we will only allow Guide Dogs, Care Dogs and other recognised Assistance Dogs within the interiors of Blair Castle.
Within our Castle Grounds, we are more than happy for dogs to enjoy the boundless green spaces, provided that they are kept on short leads and supervised at all times.
There are extensive walking routes surrounding the Castle, which are perfect for exercising your dog. Please be mindful that this is a working estate with livestock and other wildlife on trails, so please keep dogs under control to minimise disruption.
Please use the dog bins provided.
There is an EV charging point within our visitor car park at Blair Castle, provided by Pod Point. The pod is rated at 7kw and is easy to use via their Pod Point app. Simply download and register for an account prior to use and follow the steps for charging.
As part of our ongoing efforts to be sustainable at Blair Castle, the Pod Point is connected to the castle hydro scheme, which was reinstated in 2015. As a result, it is powered entirely by renewable energy.