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    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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    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.
    The beloved characters from Scotland’s iconic Beano comic have joined forces with the conservation charity to stop schoolchildren from getting bored over the summer holidays this year.

    Instead, kids can get stuck into Scottish history and heritage, learning all about battles, wildlife and castles with the Gnashional Treasure Hunt. Families will have to find the four Gnashers hidden at one of the 26 participating properties, collect pawprint stamps and swap the pawprints for prizes - to join in with the fun families have to be members of the National Trust for Scotland.

    National Trust for Scotland’s Director of Commercial Services and Marketing, Henk Berits said:

    “We all know how difficult it is to keep children occupied for the summer holidays. Fortunately, at the National Trust for Scotland, we have the answer. With so many sites on your doorstep, kids can get the chance to do everything from learning about medieval armoury, getting hands on with bugs and beasties and even trying their hand at domestic service. There’s definitely enough to keep the kids occupied - even those who are as energetic and mischievous as Dennis the Menace.”

    The Gnashional Treasure Hunt runs at participating properties from 1 July until 31 October and is only available to new or existing members of the National Trust for Scotland.

    To become a member and take part in the Gnashional Treasure Hunt, visit www.nts.org.uk/gnasher
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    Garden and Estate: all year, daily 9-sunset.

    Castle: 5 Jan to 31 Mar, Sat/Sun 10.30-3.45; 1 Apr to 31 May Sat-Thur 10.30-4.30; 1 Jun to 31 Aug, daily 10.30-5; 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Sat-Thur 10.30-4.30; 1 Nov to 31 Dec (closed 24-26 Dec), Sat/ Sun 10.30-3.45.

    Courtyard Catering and Shop: 5 Jan to 31 Mar, daily 10-4; 1 Apr to 31 May, daily 10-5; 1 Jun to 31 Aug, daily 10-5.30; 1 Sep to 31 Oct, daily 10-4.30; 1 Nov to 31 Dec (closed 24-26 Dec), daily 10-4.

    Castle also open daily during Easter, October and Christmas holidays.
    Last admission to castle 45 mins before closing.
    To help you enjoy your visit, and for safety reasons, admission to the cast is by timed ticket (limited numbers: entry may be delayed).
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      Daffodils and the Lake District may be immortalised by the writings of William Wordsworth and yet this sentinel of spring, adopted by the Welsh as its national emblem is also a significant player in the Scottish horticultural world – whether in the fields of Kincardineshire or in the long established gardens and designed landscapes of the National Trust for Scotland.  more>

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