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    Green Tourism Award - Silver
    Art Exhibition
    Pitmedden Garden
    Sun 1 June 2008 - Thu 31 July 2008
    Art Exhibition Throughout June and July there is an exhibition of paintings by Marion Kolata in the Thunder House Pavilion in the Walled Garden. More>
    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
    Freewheeling at Crathes 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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    Pre-school walk: Minibeast Magic
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Wed 23 July 2008
    Pre-school walk: Minibeast Magic 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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    A Summer Walk in the Garden
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Wed 23 July 2008
    A Summer Walk in the Garden 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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    Children’s Event: A Mothy Morning!
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Thu 24 July 2008
    Children’s Event: A Mothy Morning! 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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    Bon Accord Silver Band
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sun 27 July 2008
    Bon Accord Silver Band 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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    Much Ado about Nothing
    Pitmedden Garden
    Wed 30 July 2008
    Much Ado about Nothing 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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    Children’s Walk: Pond Dipping
    Castle Fraser
    Wed 30 July 2008
    Children’s Walk: Pond Dipping Bring wellies and join us for some pond dipping. Find out more about the amazing world of pond creatures living here at Castle Fraser. 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 30 July 2008

    Times:
    Two sessions, either 10.30am - 12.30pm or 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    Illyria - Pinocchio
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Fri 1 August 2008
    Illyria - Pinocchio 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
    Jazz on A Summer’s Evening The “Buchaneers Jazz Band” perform live in a marquee in our magnificent Walled Garden. More>
    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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    Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Butterflies, bugs and beasties
    Pitmedden Garden
    Wed 6 August 2008
    Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Butterflies, bugs and beasties 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
    A Walk in the Garden 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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    Children’s Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties
    Pitmedden Garden
    Wed 6 August 2008
    Children’s Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties 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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    Children’s Event: Bird bonanza
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Thu 7 August 2008
    Children’s Event: Bird bonanza 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
    Exhibition – Grays School of Art 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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    Children’s Walk: Spiders
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Wed 13 August 2008
    Children’s Walk: Spiders 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
    Garden Walk Join Susan Burgess, Head Gardener, for an insight into the day to day running of this famous Walled Garden. More>
    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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    Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch
    Castle Fraser
    Thu 14 August 2008
    Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch Enjoy a harvest supper in the tearoom, followed by a brief talk about bats & then a gentle stroll around the castle grounds to watch the bats emerge. More>
    Access suitable for people with disabilities, please phone for further details.

    Dates:
    Thursday 14 August 2008

    Times:
    6.45-9.00/9.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    Children’s Event: Bat Watch
    Castle Fraser
    Fri 22 August 2008
    Children’s Event: Bat Watch Join us at Castle Fraser to learn more about bats and their nocturnal world, then – hopefully - watch them flying out of the castle. More>
    Aimed at 7 years and above.

    Dates:
    Friday 22 August 2008

    Times:
    7.30-9.00pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    A Walk in the Garden
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Wed 27 August 2008
    A Walk in the Garden 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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    A Festival of Flowers & Music
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sat 30 August 2008 - Mon 1 September 2008
    A Festival of Flowers & Music 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
    Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society 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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    Junior Highland Games
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sun 7 September 2008
    Junior Highland Games 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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    Beating Retreat
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Sun 14 September 2008
    Beating Retreat 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
    Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction Delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore. Aimed at beginners. 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:
    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
    Apples and Cornkisters 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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    Children’s event: Bat Crafts in the Castle
    Castle Fraser
    Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
    Children’s event: Bat Crafts in the Castle Come and make batty crafts in the castle and then try our bat quiz for a truly batty holiday. More>
    NB Castle closed Mon & Tues, small charge applies. Drop in event, booking not required.

    Dates:
    Saturday 11 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008

    Times:
    12.00-5.00pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Drop in event, booking not required

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    Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction
    Castle Fraser
    Sun 12 October 2008
    Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction Delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore. Aimed at beginners. More>
    Optional bowl of homemade mushroom soup afterwards, served in the tearoom (£1.50 extra)

    Dates:
    Sunday 12 October 2008

    Times:
    2.30-4.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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