Blair Castle
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Blair Castle
Blair Castle’s story is in
close connection to that of the Dukes of
Atholl. The tale will take you from the
reign Mary Queen of Scots and the skirmish
of the English Civil War. It will also take
you from the Jacobite revolt of Lord George
Murray down to the Culloden disaster, to the
Isle of Man, down to the love affair of
Queen Victoria with the Highlands of
Scotland and her subsequent bestowing of
Colours to the family of the Atholl
Highlanders.
There are many things for visitors to do and
enjoy at Blair Castle that many of them come
back repeatedly, discovering new things with
each visit.
Diana’s Grove boasts of a fine collection of
tall trees, just within the grounds of the
Castle. This grove was first planned in
1737. In the mid-18th century, the Hercules
Garden was designed to help form a walled
garden of approximately nine acres. This
garden was restored recently. Just beyond
Diana’s Grove are the St. Bride’s Kirk
historic ruins on elevated ground.
Upon entering the hall, visitors are greeted
by an impressive display of armours and
arms. Also in the collection is an extensive
display of furniture, pictures, embroidery,
porcelain, family memorabilia, and Masonic
regalia.
The last private army in Europe has its
offices in the Atholl Highlander Room inside
the Castle. Called the Atholl Highlanders,
this private army has a full inspection
parade each May under the leadership of the
Duke of Atholl, their Colonel-in-chief.
