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    A Very Victorian Christmas
    Leith Hall
    Sat 6 December 2008 - Sun 7 December 2008
    A Very Victorian Christmas Come along to Leith Hall for a celbration of Christmas, with lots of fun festive activities. More>
    Kids can visit Santa in his grotto, and there will also be Christmas crafts and a quiz. There will be plenty of festive goodies in the Christmas Shop and festive treats in the tearoom.

    Dates:
    Saturday 6 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    1-4pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2175

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Christmas Past
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sat 6 December 2008 - Sun 7 December 2008
    Christmas Past Sir Alexander Balbridie and his ‘off-centre’ family invite you to a Victorian Christmas Houseparty – a truly different Christmas experience! More>
    Holly, mistletoe and roast chestnuts will be for sale and don’t miss a visit to Santa’s Grotto where Porridge the Donkey will be keeping him company from 12.30 – 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon. Join the Rangers for Christmas arts and crafts in the Ex. Room Sample Christmas fayre in the Courtyard and Horsemill Restaurants and browse the NTS shop for those last minute gifts and stocking fillers

    Dates:
    Saturday 6 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    10.00am-4.00pm

    Contact:
    Tel: 0844 493 2166 for details

    Booking:

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    The Cairngorm Reindeer Parade with Santa
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sun 7 December 2008
    The Cairngorm Reindeer Parade with Santa The Cairngorm reindeer join Santa at Crathes this afternoon to drive his sleigh through the castle grounds down to the Castle before returning to his Grotto. More>
    When not parading, the reindeer will be penned beside the HorsemillRestaurant, and their handlers will be available to answer your questions.

    Dates:
    Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    10.00am–4.00pm Parades at 12.00pm and 2.00pm

    Contact:
    Tel: 0844 493 2166 for further details

    Booking:
    This is a very popular event so please arrive early to avoid queuing

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    Castle Fraser Afternoon Christmas Carols
    Castle Fraser
    Sun 7 December 2008
    Castle Fraser Afternoon Christmas Carols Carol concert in the Great Hall by the fire. More>
    Come and see the Castle decorated for Christmas and sing along!

    Dates:
    Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    2pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2164

    Booking:
    Booking essential. Please call 0844 493 2164.

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    Scandinavian Christmas: Santa Lucia
    Castle Fraser
    Sun 7 December 2008
    Scandinavian Christmas: Santa Lucia Santa Lucia with her halo of light will welcome the Christmas season with carols and poems by the fire in the Great Hall. More>
    The event will be followed by traditional cakes, biscuits and coffee.

    Dates:
    Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    6pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2164

    Booking:
    Booking essential. Please call 0844 493 2164.

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    Castle Fraser Christmas Carol Festival
    Castle Fraser
    Mon 8 December 2008 - Fri 12 December 2008
    Castle Fraser Christmas Carol Festival Carol concerts every night of the week with a different choir in the atmospheric Great Hall. More>
    Price includes mulled wine and a mince pie.

    Dates:
    Monday 8 December 2008 - Friday 12 December 2008

    Times:
    7pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2164

    Booking:
    Booking is essential, please call 0844 493 2164.

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    Holly fest
    Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sat 13 December 2008 - Sun 14 December 2008
    Holly fest Holly wreath demonstrations and decorations. More>
    Join in the warmth and friendliness of this popular Christmas festival. Mulled wine to whet your voice for the carol singing, and a log fire. Stories and creative crafts for the children and an open market, selling quality hand crafted goods. Holly wreath demonstrations, kits to buy and try, traditional Christmas foliage and cones.

    Dates:
    Saturday 13 December 2008 - Sunday 14 December 2008

    Times:
    11am – 4 pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2161

    Booking:

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    Christmas Carols at Crathes Castle
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sat 13 December 2008 - Sun 14 December 2008
    Christmas Carols at Crathes Castle Early booking is essential for this ever popular series of carol concerts featuring the Linties. More>
    If you missed their concert last year make sure you don’t miss out again. Join us after the concert for a glass of the ever popular Crathes Mulled Wine, mince pie and shortbread.

    Dates:
    Saturday 13 December 2008 - Sunday 14 December 2008

    Times:
    Performances at 5.00pm & 7.30pm

    Contact:
    Tel: 0844 493 2166 for details

    Booking:
    Early booking essential

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    Follow the Star
    Castle Fraser
    Sat 13 December 2008 - Sun 14 December 2008
    Follow the Star A celebration of Christmas at Castle Fraser.Come see the three wise men on their real camels visit a full size manager. More>
    Visit a full size manger and watch the three wise men, who will arrive on camels. Children can take part in the procession around the Castle as either shepherds or angels. You can visit Father Christmas in his grotto, see the Castle decorated for Christmas and play games in the Castle.

    Dates:
    Saturday 13 December 2008 - Sunday 14 December 2008

    Times:
    11am-4pm each day

    Contact:
    0844 493 2164

    Booking:
    Not required

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    • - Craigievar wraps up for winter

      One of the North-East’s most beautiful castles has been wrapped up for winter. The National Trust for Scotland’s Craigievar Castle in Alford, Aberdeenshire has been swathed in heavy hessian to protect it through the winter months. more>

    • - Rare fungus found at castle under cover

      A rare fungus has been discovered at the National Trust for Scotland’s Craigievar Castle in Alford, Aberdeenshire.  more>

    • - Craigievar holiday-makers get their hands dirty

      The National Trust for Scotland’s Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire is the destination for an unconventional holiday this week (6 - 13 September).  more>

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      The National Trust for Scotland's Annual General Meeting takes place at Aberdeen Exhibition Centre on Saturday 27 September 2008. more>

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