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Blair Castle Garden
Blair Castle Garden: Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about 9 acres (3.65 hectares) developed by the 2nd Duke of Atholl in the mid 18th century. Named after the life-sized statue of Hercules which overlooks it, the garden incorporates landscaped ponds and plantings. Other features include statues, urns, a Chinese bridge and a folly, as well as productive fruit trees, vegetable beds and herbaceous borders.
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Blair Castle Garden,
Blair Atholl,
Pitlochry,
Perth & Kinross
PH18 5TL
Blair Atholl,
Pitlochry,
Perth & Kinross
PH18 5TL
Tel: 01796 481355
Information on Blair Castle Garden, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
| Opening Times: | 1 Apr to 28 Oct, Daily, 09:30-17:30. Last admission 16:30. Winter opening: 1 Nov to 24 Mar 2012, Tue & Sun 09:30 to last admission 13:30. |
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| Admission: | Gardens only: Summer Rates: Adult/Senior/Student £5.10, Child (5-16) £2.40, Family £11.00. Winter Rates: Gardens Free. |
| Child Friendly: | Children of all ages welcome |
| Dog Friendly: | Dogs Permitted (Dogs on Leads) |
| Location: | Just off the main Perth to Inverness road (A9). Thirty five miles north of Perth, in the village of Blair Atholl. |
| Facilities: |
Audio Visual Presentation, , Limited Disabled Access, Electric mobility scooter available to hire, Gift Shop, Guided Tours (restrictions may apply), Restaurant, Parking Availability, Coaches Welcome |
| Garden Acreage: | 9.5 |
| Parkland / Woodland Acreage: | 2 |
| Organisation(s): |
Historic Houses Association |
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