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    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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    Crathes Castle gets in the Halloween spirit with murder mystery
    The National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle in Banchory is the setting of a baffling ‘whodunnit’, as Halloween approaches.
    The National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle in Banchory is the setting of a baffling ‘whodunnit’, as Halloween approaches.

    The castle’s brand new murder mystery tour invites visitors to try out their skills of observation and deduction to solve the complex case of the recently deceased rock star Johnny Forrest.

    Sharp-eyed visitors will try to spot a series of clues as they tour the castle, while also admiring its stunning interiors and fabulous collections of period furniture.

    Property manager Wendy McDonald said:

    “Crathes is always an atmospheric place to visit – especially at this time of year. We hope that our exciting new murder mystery proves really popular with visitors, adds an element of intrigue and makes their visit even more fun.”

    The mystery event will run every day from Saturday 11 October until 2 November. Normal castle admission prices apply.

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    Castle: 1 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10.30–5.30 (4.30 in October); 1 Nov to 20 Dec, Sat/ Sun 10.30–3.30. (last admission 45 mins before closing)
    Gardens and Estate: all year, daily 9–sunset.
    Courtyard catering and shop: 5 Jan to 9 Apr, daily 10.30-4.30; 10 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10-5.30; 1 Nov to 24 Dec, daily 10.30-4.30
    Plant sales: 10 Apr to 30 Sep, daily 12-5.30; 1 to 31 October, Sat/Sun 12-5.30
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