Posts Tagged ‘Blair Castle’
A relaxing day awaits at Spirit of Dragonfly
Dragonfly Yurts is hosting its annual Spirit of Dragonfly event this weekend. This is a day of workshops with experts in yoga, crystal meditation, astrology, sound and essential oils. Taking place within five handmade yurts at their Yurt Village in Pitlochry on Saturday, 1 September, this event was a sell out last year and has…
Read MoreA handy new guide to Scotland on the small screen
A new VisitScotland guide highlighting Scotland as the home of some of the world’s greatest TV has been launched. The booklet, TV Set in Scotland, produced by VisitScotland, contains details of more than 60 television programmes, which have either been filmed in Scotland or have Scottish links. It coincides with the 130th anniversary of the…
Read MoreGenerous castle visitors supported two great causes
A Scottish castle has raised over £5000 for charity during its annual fundraising day this summer. Blair Castle raised the magnificent sum, which will see Perthshire charity The Breathe Project will receive £4441, with the remaining £1000 donated to Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Welcoming families and visitors from across Perthshire and beyond, the annual event offered…
Read MoreSpecial event held ahead of V&A Dundee opening
A special event ahead of the opening of the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s new design museum, was held last week. Perthshire’s Blair Castle opened its doors when it hosted a Founding Patrons Reception. Over 60 guests travelled to the historic venue for the event, hosted by Philip Long, director of V&A Dundee, and Blair Castle head…
Read MoreBlair Castle horse trials will draw worldwide visitors
Over 45,000 people and 1800 horses are expected to journey to Blair Castle in Perthshire next week. They will be attending the annual Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials, taking place between Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 August. Visitors will travel from across the globe to watch an estimated 1800 horses compete. Scotland’s premier…
Read MoreAn attractive lodge bungalow in Perthshire
A detached lodge bungalow in a semi-rural Highland Perthshire setting is now on the property market. Presented by Bell Ingram, Banvie House is a detached bungalow, constructed around 2002. It has a floor area of about 142 m2. The traditional appearance is externally finished with smooth render, a pitched slated roof and the windows are…
Read MoreBlair Castle ready to offer a unique package
One of Scotland’s most iconic romantic destinations is offering couples the ultimate Highland castle wedding for less than £100 per guest. Blair Castle is offering the deal, newly unveiled for 2019, as the fairytale wedding package promises to deliver an authentic Scottish experience for 100 guests or more for just £99 per person. Set in…
Read MoreA perfect weekend getaway with something for all
Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with so much to see and do, without travelling far from home. Whenever my daughter Katy has been away, it’s normally been to visit family in the south of England, or jetting off for a foreign break, so this was something new for her…
Read MoreThousands enjoyed a fantastic spectacle in tartan
Over 4000 visitors headed to Blair Castle in Pitlochry for the Atholl Gathering weekend. A key date in the diary for locals and visitors alike, attendees were able to see The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday, before enjoying the festivities at the Highland Games on Sunday. Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders gathered…
Read MoreThe Stark truth about what Ian has done since retiring
Five-time Olympian, former European champion, three-time Badminton winner: Ian Stark is an equestrian legend. Since stepping back from the competition circuit in 2007, he has carved out a highflying career in course design, with three-star courses for Chatsworth, Bramham and Tattersalls under his belt, as well as a course for the European Championship at Blair…
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