Activities at Blair Atholl
Activity Programme for Blair Atholl 2026
While you’re at Blair Atholl, you’ll get the opportunity to experience a whole range of different activities, whether you’re looking for something adventurous, or a chance to chill out and chat whilst creating something cool. There’s hikes and trips and games and everything in between.
The White Cockade
The White Cockade was the badge worn by the followers of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-6. The Marquis of Tullibardine, son of the 1st Duke of Atholl, carried the Prince’s standard when he landed at Moidart and gathered the clans at Glenfinnan.
The White Cockade which was worn by the Marquis can be seen in a display cabinet in Blair Castle. The Marquis’ brother, Lord George Murray, was the General in charge of the Jacobite army.
Scouts can earn a Cockade badge by successfully completing 12 Activities (all day activities count as 2) and organise and participate in two social activities in the evenings as approved by the Subcamp Leader.
In choosing their activities, Scouts must select at least one activity from each of the Activity Zones (Adventure, Basics, Creative, Sport and Treks & Tours). After each activity, the scouts get a sticker to put on the back of their camp badge to keep track of their progress.
Activities
Bushcraft & cooking
These morning or afternoon activities take place in and around the campsite. Show off you culinary skills and learn some new ones.
Creation Activities
Making, building, capturing, entertaining are the order of the day in the craft activities. Why not make a bucket hat or enter the Cultural Zone?
Cycle Activities
Your chance to go exploring on two wheels!
Gorge & Water
In the river or on the water , we’ve got something for you
Heights
Take to the trees in our high ropes zone or go rock climbing off site
Hills
Explore the surrounding areas from nature walk and low level hike to mountain hike with spectacular views
Inspiration
Get inspired with our music and photography activities or learn how to solve your car troubles and more
Sports and Outdoor
Get active with our sports team. Choose to get your heart racing or spend a morning by the estate fish pond.
Trips and Tours
Take part in the whole subcamp away day to Pitlochry with challenges and more. Spend the night away from camp on the Patrol Leader adventure
