Blair Castle
White-walled Highland castle, home of the only legal private army in Europe
- Scotland
- Perth and Kinross
- 13th century
- Scots Baronial
- castle
Blair Castle, gleaming white amid the hills of Highland Perthshire, is the seat of the Dukes of Atholl. Dating from 1269 and remodelled over the centuries, its dukes still keep the Atholl Highlanders — the only legal private army in Europe.
Construction: 13th century onward; Georgian remodelling
Frequently asked questions
- When was Blair Castle built?
- Blair Castle was built mainly in the 13th century. Full construction span: 13th century onward; Georgian remodelling.
- Where is Blair Castle?
- Blair Castle is in Blair Atholl, Scotland (around 56.77°, -3.85°).
- What kind of castle is Blair Castle?
- Blair Castle is a castle in the Scots Baronial style. White-walled Highland castle, home of the only legal private army in Europe.