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Castle Fraser
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Castle Fraser prepares for battle
Staff at the National Trust for Scotland’s Castle Fraser, near Inverurie are bolstering its defences this week, as preparations for a mighty battle get underway.
Staff at the National Trust for Scotland’s Castle Fraser, near Inverurie are bolstering its defences this week, as preparations for a mighty battle get underway.
The normally tranquil grounds of the castle will be transformed into the scene of a pitched battle on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.
More than 100 dedicated re-enactors from across the UK will recreate the mayhem of the Battle of Harlaw, which took place in the Inverurie area in 1411.
Combatants will don period costumes and demonstrate the weapons and fighting techniques used in the battle between the armies led by Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles and Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar.
Property Manager Marie Buckley said:
“It will be fantastic to see Castle Fraser over-run with medieval warriors preparing to do battle for their cause. The Battle of Harlaw happened right on our doorstep and we are honoured to host such a dramatic and exciting event.
“It reminds us that Castle Fraser was, in fact, a defensive building in its time too, and was never defeated in a siege situation. In such a setting, how could the weekend’s events be anything other than historic?”
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the wares of medieval times at the craftsmen’s village.
Entry to the event costs £10 for adults and £20 for a family.
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Castle: 21 Mar to 30 Jun, Wed–Sun (closed Mon and Tue) 11–5; 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11–5; 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Wed–Sun (closed Mon and Tue) 12–5 (last admission 45 mins before closing).
Shop: same times as castle and also open 1 Nov to 21 Dec, Sat/Sun 12–4.
Gardens and grounds: all year, daily.
Property will be open on Bank Holiday weekends from Friday to Monday inclusive.
Tearoom open daily June–August 11am – 5pm (last orders 4.45), September–October same days as Castle. November–December same opening hours as Shop.
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