Posts Tagged ‘Blair Castle’
Blair Castle Horse Trials: End of an era as time is called on 35-year-old event
Blair Castle will host the international horse trials for the final time this year, it has been announced. The trials have taken place at Blair Castle for the last 35 years, with the event drawing thousands of visitors to the area over four days in August. It has attracted some of the biggest names in…
Read MoreWorld’s oldest whisky discovered in the cellar of a Scottish castle
The world’s oldest whisky has been discovered in the cellar of a Scottish castle – nearly 200 years after it was distilled. Around 40 bottles of the whisky, which was distilled in 1833 and bottled in 1841, were found behind a hidden cellar door in Blair Castle in Perthshire. Bertie Troughton, resident trustee at Blair…
Read MoreBlair Castle Horse Trials aim to be ‘best yet’
ORGANISERS of the Blair Castle International Horse Trials hope that this year’s event will be “the best yet”. Tickets have gone on sale for the trials, which take place on 24-27 August. The event marks its 33rd anniversary this year. Bertie Troughton, resident trustee of Blair Charitable Trust, said: “Blair Castle hosts the largest and…
Read MoreAtholl Gathering returns after three-year hiatus
THE Atholl Gathering will return to Blair Castle this month following a three-year break due to the pandemic. More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend the Highland Games, which will be overseen by the Marquis of Tullibardine, heir to the 12th Duke of Atholl. The event kicks off on Saturday 28 May, when Atholl…
Read MoreLove is in the air at romantic Blair Castle
For centuries, castles with fairytale turrets have been the setting for romance. This Valentine’s Day, Blair Castle, through archivist Keren Guthrie, has shared some of its treasures that reveal the quiet love stories behind the gifts between the Dukes and Duchesses of Atholl. From love letters to lockets, the castle archives bring into focus the…
Read MoreTen of the best pipers to compete at championship
Ten of the world’s greatest solo pipers have been invited to compete in this year’s Glenfiddich Piping Championship. The renowned competition returns to Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire on Saturday October 30. This year’s competitors are defending champion Stuart Liddell, Dollar’s Callum Beaumont, British Columbia piper Jack Lee, five-time champion Roderick Macleod MBE, William McCallum…
Read MoreHorse trials will gallop back with ‘special’ 2021 event
Organisers of the Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials have promised that 2021’s event will be all the more special after being forced to cancel this summer’s meeting due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s event, which had been due to take place on 27-30 August, was cancelled last night. In a joint statement,…
Read MoreThe perfect place to pop the question for Valentine’s
A Scots castle has created the ultimate map for men looking to propose in a romantic location this Valentine’s Day. With so many planning a proposal, the iconic Blair Castle in the heart of Highland Perthshire has launched a guide to help those confused by the countless choices to create that unforgettable moment. The Map…
Read MoreScotch whisky recording celebrates emerging talent
Some of the finest young and emerging talent in Scotland’s traditional music scene have been brought together. They are part of a unique CD recording as part of a collaboration between the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Scotch whisky organisation, The Keepers of the Quaich. For the past seven years, The Keepers of the…
Read MoreA home full of charm with many original features
A beautiful home retaining many charming traditional features and beautifully landscaped gardens is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Woodlands is a superb detached village home with many desirable qualities including retention of the original character and period features. The front vestibule leads to the inner hall, both with exposed timber flooring. The…
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