There are few venues in Scotland which offer the scope, character, individuality and flexibility our extensive range of superb facilities, gardens and grounds provide.

Our overview

The Ballroom
Special celebrations require a splendid setting to bring them alive and contribute the proper sense of scale, elegance and grandeur.

With it’s quintessentially Highland character, Blair Castle’s magnificent Victorian Ballroom, built by the 7th Duke of Atholl, brings colour and romance to any special occasion.

Celebrations combining dining and dancing are all augmented by the excellent acoustics, atmospheric lighting, Bechstein grand piano and spacious dance floor.

More formal arrangements can be made for larger events, when the Ballroom can accommodate up to 400 people in theatre-style seating.

The Library
In the dignified quiet of the Library, lined with a magnificent portfolio of Scottish learning, small gatherings of up to 40 guests can meet and soak up the unique atmosphere. The Library is perfect for small wedding ceremonies, board meetings for up to 12 directors, and can be transformed into a meeting room with up to 40 theatre-style seats.

The Library wing was built by the 2nd Duke of Atholl around 1750, and rebuilt in 1814 following fire damage.

The busts lining the shelf tops include literary luminaries such as Milton and Shakespeare. They were originally created by John Cheere in the 1750s for Diana’s Grove, situated in the gardens, and then re-housed in the Library.

The State Dining Room
Originally added in 1530, this part of the castle housed the Great Hall on the first floor. The space was transformed during the 1740s, when the castle was remodeled as a Georgian mansion, and one of Scotland’s greatest dining chambers was created. The magnificent interior is enhanced by the superb views over the landscape to distant Schiehallion.

So when an occasion requires an appropriate sense of style, the baroque accent of the State Dining Room offers a regal setting for private dinners, where 16-50 guests can celebrate a special anniversary or gather for a corporate event such as impressing key clients or marking an important milestone. The State Dining Room is also a splendid setting for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions for up to 140 people.

The Banvie Hall
Offering a bold contemporary glass-themed space for smaller informal gatherings, the Banvie Hall adjoins the Ballroom and can be accessed via a ‘secret’ door. The glass front overlooks the castle lawns and surrounding hills, including two Munros – peaks over 3,000 feet high. The elegant space accommodates bar and sitting-out facilities.

The Banvie Hall can form a useful extension to a larger event taking place in the Ballroom, or make an ideal setting for pre-dinner drinks or reception parties.

One of the Banvie Hall’s most striking features is the double plate-glass doors, which open directly onto a tarmac drive, making this a great space for a car launch, or events requiring easy access for display materials.

The Banvie Hall and State Dining Room are available from 6 pm from 1 April to 31 October and sometimes earlier during the winter. The Library and Ballroom are available throughout the year.

All catering in the castle is undertaken by our own retained caterers, Prestige Scotland whose cuisine and experience commands a worldwide reputation. No two events are the same but many include such elements as a piper and a red carpet welcome in the castle’s main entrance hall; drinks reception; three or more course meal as required; house or fine vintage wines; table flowers; provision of furniture; fine cutlery, crockery and glasswear; photo opportunities, and tasting opportunities in Edinburgh by arrangement.

Entertainment can also be arranged including Scottish dancing, fiddling or singing. A Harpist playing during dinner can create a delightfully civilised atmosphere or the castle’s Bechstein grand piano can be made available to approved players. A Perthshire pipe band can perhaps Beat the Retreat with pipes and drums in front of the castle to bring an event to a rousing conclusion.

Sophisticated lighting systems are installed in the Ballroom and Banvie Hall and can be used to create any mood to suit the occasion.

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