Forter Castle - Blairgowrie and Rattray

10/10-rated Forter Castle Blairgowrie and Rattray: a former Ogilvie fortress with archery, free bicycle rental, and three bathrooms.

A Historic Castle Stay

Forter Castle Blairgowrie and Rattray is a one-bedroom, three-bathroom holiday home set within a former Ogilvie fortress. The property has a balcony with garden and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living area. Guests can wear the Ogilvie tartan in the lands of their ancestors, as one anniversary guest did.

Amenities and Activities

Forter Castle offers archery, walking tours, and live music performances on the grounds. Guests have free use of bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and a private garden with a picnic area. The property also has board games/puzzles, evening entertainment, and a chapel/shrine.

Family and Group Facilities

The castle has meeting and banquet facilities, special diet menus, kids' meals, and a kid-friendly buffet. Family rooms, pets, and a farm with newborn lambs for children are on site. Express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out are available.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Forter Castle is 53 km from Dundee Airport, with Glamis Castle 32 km away and Scone Palace 49 km away. Discovery Point and Blair Castle are both 49 km from the property, and the surrounding area has cycling routes. Guests have walked to the pub over the top, visited Lunan Bay, and gone wild swimming in the loch.

Celebrations and Catering

Forter Castle has hosted anniversaries, family celebrations, and New Year weeks, including a return visit by one family. Outside caterers recommended by the castle have prepared meals for large groups. The great hall is used for meals and board games around the fire.

• Accommodation: One-bedroom, three-bathroom former Ogilvie fortress
• Activities: Archery, walking tours, live music performances, free bicycle rental
• Family: Kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals, family rooms, newborn lambs
• Location: 53 km from Dundee Airport; Glamis Castle 32 km, Scone Palace 49 km
• Celebrations: Meeting and banquet facilities, outside caterers, great hall
• Pets: Pets accepted with express and private check-in/check-out