Art Exhibition
Pitmedden Garden
Sun 1 June 2008 - Thu 31 July 2008
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Throughout June and July there is an exhibition of paintings by Marion Kolata in the Thunder House Pavilion in the Walled Garden.
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The subject matter all relates to the garden using oil on linen. All paintings are for sale.
Dates:
Sunday 1 June 2008 - Thursday 31 July 2008
Times:
Exhibition open from 10am - 5.30pm every day
Contact:
0844 493 2177
Booking:
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Freewheeling at Crathes
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 19 July 2008 - Sun 27 July 2008
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An exhibition of textile art by Freewheeling. More>
Freewheeling are a group of textile artists based in Central Scotland, working in the medium of quilting.
They are all enthusiastic about contemporary artwork, especially as it applies to quilting, and are keen to extend the appreciation of modern art quilting in the eyes and minds of the general public in the hope that textile art will gradually come to be seen as a valid art form in the same company as painting and sculpture.
Their can be seen in the Exhibition Room at Crathes.
Dates:
Saturday 19 July 2008 - Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
10.30am till 4.30 pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Promenade Recital
Fyvie Castle
Sun 20 July 2008
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A musical afternoon in the Music Gallery by Vivienne Tegg. More>
Come along and enjoy a great afternoon out.
Dates:
Sunday 20 July 2008
Times:
2pm - 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 20 July 2008
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An opportunity for bears of all sizes and ages to bring their owners to the annual picnic. More>
Children's entertainment throughout the afternoon with the Teddy Bears Parade at 4pm.
Dates:
Sunday 20 July 2008
Times:
1pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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A Summer Walk in the Garden
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Wed 23 July 2008
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The third walk in the 2008 series looks at the Walled Gardens at the height of the summer with Crathes’ spectacular herbaceous borders in full bloom. More>
Special high tea available in the Horsemill Restaurant at 5.30pm followed by the Garden Walk at 7.00 meeting beside the Garden Kiosk.
Dates:
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Times:
7.00pm
Contact:
Call 0844 493 2166 for details
Booking:
Booking Essential
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Pre-school walk: Minibeast Magic
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Wed 23 July 2008
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Wriggly worms, beautiful bugs and slippery slugs, discover the amazing world of minibeasts living in the woods. Suitable for 3 & 4 year olds. More>
All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Some of our trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Times:
2.30-3.45pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Children’s Event: A Mothy Morning!
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Thu 24 July 2008
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We shall be opening the moth traps, which have been on all night to see what has flown in. Followed by moth games and crafts. More>
Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Thursday 24 July 2008
Times:
10.30am-12.00pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Tea Dance
Fyvie Castle
Sun 27 July 2008
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Come and enjoy the Buchaneers Jazz Band at a Tea Dance in the Racquets Court.
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Tea and Shortbread included in price.
Dates:
Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
2pm – 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Bon Accord Silver Band
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 27 July 2008
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Enjoy the stirring music and spectacle of Aberdeen’s premier silver band. More>
A special performance by the Bon Accord Silver Band.
Dates:
Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
Performances take place at 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Jaguars: 'The Big Cats Return'
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 27 July 2008
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The Jaguars Annual Meet. More>
Pipe band, craft stalls and children's activities. The local Jaguars Enthusiasts Club host this annual event and raise funds for local charities, as well as supporting NTS. A chance to purr-r-r over some fantastic machines.
Dates:
Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Much Ado about Nothing
Pitmedden Garden
Wed 30 July 2008
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The Festival Players perform Much Ado about Nothing in the Walled Garden. More>
Bring your own seating, rugs and picnics, and enjoy the informality of this Shakespeare classic.
Dates:
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Times:
Performance 7.15pm; Gates open 6.15pm
Contact:
0844 493 2177
Booking:
0844 493 2177 10am-5pm
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Guided Walk
Leith Hall
Wed 30 July 2008
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In aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme More>
Come and enjoy a evening guided walk through our lovely gardens, with Toby Loveday, Head Gardener, and then afterwards enjoy relaxing and chatting over a cup of tea or coffee and a scone in our tearoom, which we will open especially for you!
Dates:
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Times:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact:
Please telephone 01464 831216
Booking:
Booking essential. Please telephone 01464 831216
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Illyria - Pinocchio
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Fri 1 August 2008
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Illyria, the popular open-air theatre group return to Crathes with yet another outstanding family show. Children will love it – and so will their parents. More>
Don’t forget to bring a picnic, a low backed chair or rug to sit on and of course, the midgie cream!!
Dates:
Friday 1 August 2008
Times:
7.00pm
Gates open 6.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
Call 0844 493 2166 to book
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Jazz on A Summer’s Evening
Pitmedden Garden
Sat 2 August 2008
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The “Buchaneers Jazz Band” perform live in a marquee in our magnificent Walled
Garden.
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Dress warmly relax and enjoy the music! Bring a picnic.
Dates:
Saturday 2 August 2008
Times:
7pm-9.30pm
Contact:
Tel 0844 493 2177 10am–5pm daily
Booking:
Tel 0844 493 2177 10am–5pm daily
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Country skills
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 3 August 2008
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Falconry and dog displays; craft demostrations - spinning, weaving, corn dollies, bodging, lace making and more. More>
Woodcraft for children. Craft stalls. Family History Society.
Dates:
Sunday 3 August 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Children’s Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties
Pitmedden Garden
Wed 6 August 2008
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A closer look at the creepy crawlies living at Pitmedden. More>
All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Some of our trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements. Children’s walks are aimed at 5 to 12 year olds.
Dates:
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Times:
2.30-4.00pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Butterflies, bugs and beasties
Pitmedden Garden
Wed 6 August 2008
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A closer look at the creepy crawlies living at Pitmedden. More>
Please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Booking is essential.
Dates:
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Times:
2.30pm-4pm
Contact:
Tel. 0844 493 2167. Booking essential.
Booking:
Tel. 0844 493 2167. Booking essential
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A Walk in the Garden
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Wed 6 August 2008
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Enjoy the warm colours of late summer on this informative tour through the Walled Garden with the Head Gardener on the fourth walk of the 2008 series. More>
Special high tea available in the Horsemill Restaurant at 5.30pm followed by the Garden Walk at 7.00 meeting beside the Garden Kiosk.
Dates:
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Times:
7.00pm
Contact:
Tel: 0844 493 2166 for details
Booking:
Booking Essential
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Mary Garden Opera: Benjamin Britten’s The Little Sweep
Haddo House
Wed 6 August 2008 - Thu 7 August 2008
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Young Sam is sold into service as a sweep to two cruel masters. He is discovered and hidden by the children of a big house he has been cleaning. Will they be able to help him escape from his cruel employers? More>
Part of Britten’s Entertainment for Young People, this production is a full theatrical experience with lots of dramatic opportunities, choral singing and even an audience song or two. It is a great way of introducing young audiences to the conventions of opera with a simple yet affecting story with which they can sympathise and identify.
This special production is a collaboration between Haddo Junior Choirs, AIYF & RSAMD.
Dates:
Wednesday 6 August 2008 - Thursday 7 August 2008
Times:
Wednesday 6 August 7.30pm
Thursday 7 August 3.00pm & 7.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932179
Booking:
0844 4932179
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Children’s Event: Bird bonanza
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Thu 7 August 2008
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Learn more about birds. Follow our bird quiz through the woods, make a bird box to take home and watch birds feeding. Rangers will be available to help make the bird boxes and identify birds. More>
Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Thursday 7 August 2008
Times:
Two sessions, either morning from 10am or afternoon from 2pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Exhibition – Grays School of Art
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 9 August 2008 - Sun 17 August 2008
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We are delighted that Crathes has been chosen as the venue to display an exhibition of the work of students who are graduating from Grays School of Art. More>
The students work will be on display from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 17 August.
Dates:
Saturday 9 August 2008 - Sunday 17 August 2008
Times:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Tea Dance
Fyvie Castle
Sun 10 August 2008
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Piano music in the Music Gallery by Nancy McKidd. More>
Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of piano music.
Dates:
Sunday 10 August 2008
Times:
2pm – 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Children’s Walk: Spiders
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Wed 13 August 2008
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Many legs and silky threads! Come and help us find these fascinating creatures and learn more about their long legged way of life. More>
All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Some of our trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements. Children’s walks are aimed at 5 to 12 year olds.
Dates:
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Times:
2.30-4.00pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Garden Walk
Pitmedden Garden
Wed 13 August 2008
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Join Susan Burgess, Head Gardener, for an insight into the day to day running
of this famous Walled Garden.
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For further details contact property.
Dates:
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Times:
3pm-4pm
Contact:
Tel. 0844 493 2177 10am-5pm daily
Booking:
Tel. 0844 493 2177 10am-5pm daily
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ILLYRIA Open Air Theatre - Merry Wives of Windsor
Fyvie Castle
Wed 13 August 2008
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Falstaff, the sleezy fat old knight, sends identical love- letters to Mrs Page and Mrs Ford, so the women, recognising his intentions are not entirely honourable, set about to humiliate him in the most extravagant ways they can devise. More>
Dress warmly, bring your own seating, rugs and picnics.
Tea and Coffee will be served at the interval from the Tearoom.
Dates:
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Times:
Doors open 6pm
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Illyria – The Hound of the Baskervilles
Haddo House
Wed 20 August 2008
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Illyria, the popular open-air theatre group return to Haddo House with yet another outstanding family show. More>
Children will love it – and so will their parents.
Don’t forget to bring a picnic, a low backed chair or rug to sit on and of course, the midgie cream!!
Dates:
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Times:
7.00pm (Gates open: 6.00pm)
Contact:
0844 493 2179
Booking:
Box Office: 0844 493 2179
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Medieval Theatre
Fyvie Castle
Sun 24 August 2008
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Join our parade of the new Knights and Ladies enjoy an opportunity to try on medieval costume, helmets and chainmail, designing your own coat of arms and receiving a certificate of knighthood by the re-enactment group Schiltron. More>
There will also be music in the Gallery. Traditional soups and home bakes will be served in our tearoom.
Dates:
Sunday 24 August 2008
Times:
12noon – 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Bonnie bulbs & Corn dollies
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 24 August 2008
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Corn dollies demonstration led by master crafts woman Elaine Lindsay. More>
Specialst bulb sale.
Children's workshop 11am - 12pm
Dates:
Sunday 24 August 2008
Times:
1pm - 4pm
Children's workshop 11am - 12pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, 01467 681330
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A Walk in the Garden
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Wed 27 August 2008
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As summer draws to an end and autumn approaches, join the Head Gardener for an afternoon walk in the Garden – the last guided walk of the 2008 series. More>
Meet beside the Garden Kiosk at 2.00pm
Dates:
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Times:
2.00pm
Contact:
Tel: 0844 493 2166 for details
Booking:
Booking Essential
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Guided Walk
Leith Hall
Wed 27 August 2008
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In aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme More>
Come and enjoy a evening guided walk through our lovely gardens, with Toby Loveday, Head Gardener, and then afterwards enjoy relaxing and chatting over a cup of tea or coffee and a scone in our tearoom, which we will open especially for you!
Dates:
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Times:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact:
Please telephone 01464 831216
Booking:
Booking essential. Please telephone 01464 831216
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Harvest Bounty: Sunflowers and Stripes
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 30 August 2008
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Flower arranging workshop including walk, soup lunch and flower class. More>
A great day out.
Dates:
Saturday 30 August 2008
Times:
11am - 3pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, 0844 493 2167
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A Festival of Flowers & Music
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 30 August 2008 - Mon 1 September 2008
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Spectacular themed floral displays combined with music throughout the Castle. More>
Featuring live musical performances both inside and outside the castle.
Dates:
Saturday 30 August 2008 - Monday 1 September 2008
Times:
10.30am–5.30pm daily
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 31 August 2008
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Tap your feet to the traditional music of our own version of a Fiddler’s Rally in front of the Castle. More>
If the weather turns nasty then we’ll move indoors to the exhibition room.
Dates:
Sunday 31 August 2008
Times:
Performances will tak place at 2.00pm & 3.15pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Harvest Festival
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 31 August 2008
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Join in our popular family scarecrow competition. More>
Prizes for the scarecrow most likely o scare crows at Drum and for 'Mr Green', the recycled scarecrow. Judging at 4pm. Bulb sale and hardy plant sale. Ceilidh band from CUlts Academy - 2.30pm.
Dates:
Sunday 31 August 2008
Times:
12.30pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Bonnie Bulbs: Specialist bulb sale & end of season hardy plant sale
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Mon 1 September 2008 - Tue 30 September 2008
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Bulb sale specialising in unusual varieties. More>
Come along and buy some unusual varieties and species of bulbs in our bulb sale.
Dates:
Monday 1 September 2008 - Tuesday 30 September 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Scotland's Garden Scheme Day
Fyvie Castle
Sun 7 September 2008
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Enjoy Cream Teas while listening to the Buchaneers Jazz Band in the walled Garden. More>
Guided walks with our Head Gardener.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
During opening hours
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Junior Highland Games
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 7 September 2008
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Tried tossing the caber or putting the haggis? Time to put on your kilt and have a go – just for fun! More>
Highland dancing & pipes and drums – all add to the truly Scottish flavour of the afternoon.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
12.00 – 4.00pm
Contact:
Tel: 0844 493 2166 for details
Booking:
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A Touch of Scotland
Fyvie Castle
Sun 14 September 2008
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A Scottish Pipe Band Display, Scottish Highland Dance Display. The Garioch Fiddlers Playing in the Music Gallery. Whisky Tasting and music in the Racquets Court by Vivienne Tegg. More>
A fantastic day of Scottish music, dance and refreshment.
Dates:
Sunday 14 September 2008
Times:
During opening hours
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Beating Retreat
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 14 September 2008
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A true spectacle of Scottish pipe band music performed by the Gordon Highlanders Association Drums and Pipes. More>
An afternoon of music and spectacle not to be missed.
Dates:
Sunday 14 September 2008
Times:
Preformances at 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2166
Booking:
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Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 21 September 2008
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Delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore.
Aimed at beginners.
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All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Sunday 21 September 2008
Times:
2.30-4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Apples and Cornkisters
Pitmedden Garden
Sun 28 September 2008
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Join the celebrations of another harvest in the Garden. More>
Our famous apples and pears will be on sale along with other produce between 11am-5pm. There will be bothy ballads and children’s entertainment from 1.30pm-4.30pm.
Dates:
Sunday 28 September 2008
Times:
11am-5pm
Contact:
Tel. 0844 493 2177
Booking:
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Fusty Fungus, Edible Eat?
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 28 September 2008
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Join our fungus fanatic on this foray in the woods. More>
Morning stroll follwed by soup lunch and afternoon fungus table with advice on the do's and don't's.
Dates:
Sunday 28 September 2008
Times:
11am - 3pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential as numbers limited by catering facilities, 0844 493 2161.
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Adult Walk: A Wild Night Out
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008
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Come and discover what our furry and feathered friends get up to in the twilight zone. Then join us afterwards for a warming drink in the castle. Costs for walk and refreshments. More>
All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008
Times:
6.00-8.00pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Wild Weekend
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
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A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to sutumnal tales. More>
Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm and 3.15pm.
Creative autumn arts for all the family.
Self guided tree trails.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
12.30pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Wild Weekend
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
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A weekend celebrating the autumn More>
A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to autumnal tales.
Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm
and 3.15pm. Creative autumn arts for all the family. Self guided tree trails.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
12.30 – 4.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2161
Booking:
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Piano Promenade
Fyvie Castle
Sun 12 October 2008
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Join us for another afternoon of music in Fyvie’s beautiful Music Gallery. More>
Enjoy the glorious Grand Piano played by one of our talented local pianists Wilf Jowett.
Dates:
Sunday 12 October 2008
Times:
2pm – 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
Telephone 01651 891266
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Tattie Holiday Treats
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Mon 13 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Autumn activities. More>
Quizzes, crafts and creative activities for children of all ages. Scavenger hunts. The last of the bulb and plant sale.
Dates:
Monday 13 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
12pm - 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
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