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Croquet Tuition
Hill of Tarvit
Tue 1 April 2008 - Sun 31 August 2008
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Come and learn the techniques and play croquet in the wonderful Edwardian setting of Hill of Tarvit. More>
Croquet Tuition takes place every Thursday at 1-4pm from April to September.
Dates:
Tuesday 1 April 2008 - Sunday 31 August 2008
Times:
1-4pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
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Hickory Golf
Hill of Tarvit
Fri 27 June 2008 - Sun 2 November 2008
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The long awaited hickory golf course has now opened to the public. More>
Play golf the traditional way at Hill of Tarvit.
Golf at Hill of Tarvit re-establishes the thrill of the game 100 years ago with hickory shafts and softer golf balls. The more gentle sport is rekindled in the most beautiful of Scottish settings.
Reservations can be made for the 1st tee every 15 minutes starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm. From the beginning of October the last bookable tee-time is 4pm. Where play is requested outside these times we will do our best to make it possible.
Players will be provided with a minimum of 5 original hickory clubs, an original canvass and leather bag, together with balls and tees that represent the early 20th century golfing experience.
Dates:
Friday 27 June 2008 - Sunday 2 November 2008
Times:
9am-5pm June to September, 9am-4pm October and November
Contact:
Call 01334-653421 or visit www.golfandthistle.com
Booking:
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The Big Tent Festival 2008
Falkland Palace
Sat 26 July 2008 - Sun 27 July 2008
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The Big Tent is a gathering celebrating the environmental movement, cultural revival, and positive action for change. More>
There's a massive lineup of world and folk music including the Peatbog Faeries, King Creosote, Nuala Kennedy, Voces Del Sur and more, all coming to perform against the beautiful backdrop of the East Lomond Hill. The compere for the weekend is Phil Kay.
Enjoy the hills around Falkland, take a stroll through the forest and camp under the stars.
Entry to Falkland Palace and Gardens:
Visitors to the Big Tent will have the opportunity to buy specially reduced tickets to Falkland Palace and its gardens.
Please note that this event is not organised by the National trust for Scotland.
Dates:
Saturday 26 July 2008 - Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
FESTIVAL SITE OPEN FROM 10.30AM TO 10PM,
SATURDAY 26TH AND SUNDAY 27TH JULY
Contact:
Email info@centreforstewardship.org.uk or call 01337 858838
Booking:
Visit www.bigtentfestival.co.uk
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Upstairs, downstairs at Hill of Tarvit
Hill of Tarvit
Sat 26 July 2008 - Sun 27 July 2008
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Meet our actors as they recreate the Edwardian requirements of being good servants. More>
Learn about Edwardian etiquette and the day to day running of a house such as Hill of Tarvit.
Dates:
Saturday 26 July 2008 - Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
1-5pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
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Family Dusk Walk
Hermitage
Thu 31 July 2008
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Experience the twilight zone and find out about the creatures of the night. More>
Suitable for families with 5 - 12 year olds.
Dates:
Thursday 31 July 2008
Times:
8.30pm - 10.00pm, meet at The Hermitage lower car park
Contact:
0844 493 2192
Booking:
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Much Ado About Nothing
Hill of Tarvit
Sat 2 August 2008
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Outdoor theatre production of the Shakespeare comedy. More>
Come and enjoy an outdoor performance of this Shakespeare comedy. Performed by the Festival players. Warm clothing required and remember the performance continues regardless of the weather.
Dates:
Saturday 2 August 2008
Times:
7.15pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
0844 493 2185
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Falconry
Falkland Palace
Sun 3 August 2008
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Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. More>
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free.
Dates:
Sunday 3 August 2008
Times:
1.30pm-4.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Milenburg Jazz band on the terrace
Hill of Tarvit
Sat 9 August 2008
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Milenburg jazz band perform on the terrace a medley of well-known pieces, bring a picnic or simply come and relax. More>
Price includes refreshments during the interval.
Dates:
Saturday 9 August 2008
Times:
7.15pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
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Have a go making a bird box
Hill of Tarvit
Sun 10 August 2008
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All ages are welcome to join us at Hill of Tarvit in making bird boxes. When completed you can take your bird box home with you to encourage birds to nest in your garden. More>
Limited numbers booking essential and parental supervision required for children taking part.
Dates:
Sunday 10 August 2008
Times:
1-4pm
Contact:
Booking:
0844 493 2185
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Dusk Walk
Hermitage
Tue 12 August 2008
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Find out about the elusive wildlife that frequents the half-light between day and night. More>
Not suitable for children under 12 years old.
Dates:
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Times:
8.00pm - 9.30pm, meet at the Hermitage lower car park
Contact:
0844 493 2192
Booking:
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Noisy Nature
Hermitage
Wed 13 August 2008
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What's the noise? Games and activities finding out how animals communicate in the woods. More>
Suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years.
Dates:
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Times:
2.00pm - 3.30pm, meet at the Hermitage lower car park.
Contact:
Booking:
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Behind the Garden Wall
Hill of Tarvit
Thu 21 August 2008
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Tour of the Kitchen Walled Garden. More>
Join the Head Gardener on a tour of the Kitchen Walled Garden. Normally closed to visitors, discover the secrets of the hothouse and the ‘lost’ curling pond, here at Hill of Tarvit.
Dates:
Thursday 21 August 2008
Times:
2.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
0844 493 2185
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Flowers of Falkland
Falkland Palace
Sun 7 September 2008
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Garden tour & flower arrangement demonstration at the Palace Gardens. More>
In celebration of Percy Cane Gardens at Falkland Palace 60th Anniversary, an event has been organised to enjoy the garden flowers.
The event will start with a garden tour, led by the Head Gardener, where visitors will able to learn about Falkland Gardens and flowers.
This will be followed by a flower arrangement demonstration & lecture given by Ann Monroe, using flowers from the gardens for her arrangements.
The arrangements will be inspired by the garden's history, from 1451 (the date of the first gardens and gardener's records) through 1948 (the creation of the Percy Cane Pleasure Gardens), to the present.
Refreshments will be served during the interval.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
1:30pm–4.00pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Falconry
Falkland Palace
Sun 7 September 2008
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Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. More>
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
1.30pm-4.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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The Deadly Medley
Hill of Tarvit
Sat 13 September 2008
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Indoor concert by the entertaining ensemble. More>
Ensemble return to Hill of Tarvit to perform their new light-hearted comedy repertoire involving missing war-time secret plans.
Interval drinks on the terrace included in the ticket price.
Dates:
Saturday 13 September 2008
Times:
7.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2185
Booking:
0844 493 2185
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Sealed Knot Attack on Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace
Sat 20 September 2008 - Sun 21 September 2008
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Sealed knot is a living camp from the 17th century, you can see how the soldiers lived while preparing to battle, followed by a battle re-enactment. More>
There will be a 17th Century battle re-enactment, skarvage, period cooking, and you can learn about period clothing, herbs and their medicinal uses, weapons and battle strategies.
The Sealed Knot helps bring history alive every year at period houses throughout the country, and you can talk to major historical figures, try out a few recipes, learn about the life of a soldier on the march and maybe even "take the King's shilling".
What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience.
Dates:
Saturday 20 September 2008 - Sunday 21 September 2008
Times:
Saturday 20 September 10am-5.00pm, Sunday 21 September 1pm-5pm.
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Fungi Foray
Hermitage
Sat 4 October 2008
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A beginner's guide to the fascinating world of fungi. More>
A great way to discover about fungi for all.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008
Times:
2.00pm - 4.00pm, meet at the Hermitage car park.
Contact:
0844 493 2192
Booking:
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Falconry
Falkland Palace
Sun 5 October 2008
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Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. More>
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free.
Dates:
Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
1.30pm-4.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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