Saturday 4th July 2009
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    Summer Wildflowers
    Thu 9 July 2009
    Summer Wildflowers A walk around woodlands and wildflower meadows to learn more about our native wildflowers. More>
    What’s that flower? Want to know more about the properties of yellow rattle? Join the rangers on this walk to discover some more about our native wildflowers and even how to create your own wildflower meadow back home. Free with entrance, meet Brodick Castle Reception Centre.

    Dates:
    Thursday 9 July 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Discover the Garden Day at Brodick
    Fri 10 July 2009 - Sun 12 July 2009
    Discover the Garden Day at Brodick Enjoy the beautiful gardens of Brodick and see its exotic plants and shrubs. More>
    Find out more about the Phytophthora disease currently affecting our famous rhododendrons and buy some plants and seeds to take away as a souvenir of your visit.

    Dates:
    Friday 10 July 2009 - Sunday 12 July 2009

    Times:
    Sunday 10 May & Sunday 12 July 10am-4pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2152

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    Seals and Shore
    Thu 16 July 2009
    Seals and Shore Come with us to see the Kildonan seals at close quarters and find out about the creatures of the seashore along the way. More>
    Easy walking. Meet at Kildonan Village Hall

    Dates:
    Thursday 16 July 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Bug Hunt
    Thu 23 July 2009
    Bug Hunt Creepy crawlies, bugs and spiders. Have a closer look at our minibeasts. More>
    Suitable for all ages.

    Dates:
    Thursday 23 July 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Wildlife Detectives
    Thu 30 July 2009
    Wildlife Detectives Discover the secret world of the naturalist More>
    Who did that? Was it a red squirrel or a field vole? A closer look at tracks and trails and other signs of wildlife around Brodick Country Park. Suitable for 7-11 years olds.

    Dates:
    Thursday 30 July 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3.30pm

    Contact:
    Kate Sampson, 08444 932154

    Booking:
    Booking essential, 08444 932154

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    Bug Hunt
    Thu 6 August 2009
    Bug Hunt Creepy crawlies, bugs and spiders. Have a closer look at our minibeasts. More>
    Suitable for all ages.

    Dates:
    Thursday 6 August 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Trees from around the world
    Thu 13 August 2009
    Trees from around the world Brodick Castle Gardens has a superb collection of trees from all around the world. Find out more about these as well as our native species. More>
    Free with entrance, meet Brodick Castle Reception Centre.

    Dates:
    Thursday 13 August 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Survival Skills for Kids
    Thu 20 August 2009
    Survival Skills for Kids Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Learn about fire lighting, shelter building and wild food. More>
    Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds.

    Dates:
    Thursday 20 August 2009

    Times:
    2 - 3:30pm

    Contact:
    0844 4932152

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    Dusk Walk
    Thu 27 August 2009
    Dusk Walk Experience the night life of Brodick Country Park. More>
    Bats, moths, barn owls and woodcock, come and meet the night time creatures of Brodick Country Park. Torches and midge repellent advised, suitable for all ages. Involves some walking along rough paths in the dark. Meet at the Reception Centre, Brodick Castle.

    Dates:
    Thursday 27 August 2009

    Times:
    9 – 10:30pm

    Contact:
    08444 932154

    Booking:
    Booking essential.

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    News
    • - Beloved Beano characters say ‘tour Trust treasures’

      Dennis the Menace and Gnasher are calling on children from all over Scotland to get out and explore the National Trust for Scotland’s treasures this summer.  more>

    • - Search is on for Brodick bats and wildflowers

      A team of conservation experts will visit the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran in search of bats on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June.  more>

    • - Trust awards for youngsters' green graft

      Young people who have devoted their time to conservation work with the National Trust for Scotland have been commended at an award ceremony in Edinburgh today.  more>

    • - Take to the hills with the Trust

      Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is encouraging Scotland to take to the hills this summer, with a brand new walking section on www.nts.org.uk. more>

    • - Time for teens to get green

      Sixteen and seventeen year olds who want to do their bit for the environment over the holidays in 2009 could still find a spot on a National Trust for Scotland’s Trailblazer camp.  more>

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