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    Teddy Bears Picnic
    Sun 20 July 2008
    Teddy Bears Picnic An opportunity for bears of all sizes and ages to bring their owners to the annual picnic. More>
    Children's entertainment throughout the afternoon with the Teddy Bears Parade at 4pm.

    Dates:
    Sunday 20 July 2008

    Times:
    1pm - 4.30pm

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    Jaguars: 'The Big Cats Return'
    Sun 27 July 2008
    Jaguars: 'The Big Cats Return' The Jaguars Annual Meet. More>
    Pipe band, craft stalls and children's activities. The local Jaguars Enthusiasts Club host this annual event and raise funds for local charities, as well as supporting NTS. A chance to purr-r-r over some fantastic machines.

    Dates:
    Sunday 27 July 2008

    Times:
    12pm - 4.30pm

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    Country skills
    Sun 3 August 2008
    Country skills Falconry and dog displays; craft demostrations - spinning, weaving, corn dollies, bodging, lace making and more. More>
    Woodcraft for children. Craft stalls. Family History Society.

    Dates:
    Sunday 3 August 2008

    Times:
    12pm - 4.30pm

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    Bonnie bulbs & Corn dollies
    Sun 24 August 2008
    Bonnie bulbs & Corn dollies Corn dollies demonstration led by master crafts woman Elaine Lindsay. More>
    Specialst bulb sale. Children's workshop 11am - 12pm

    Dates:
    Sunday 24 August 2008

    Times:
    1pm - 4pm Children's workshop 11am - 12pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking essential, 01467 681330

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    Harvest Bounty: Sunflowers and Stripes
    Sat 30 August 2008
    Harvest Bounty: Sunflowers and Stripes Flower arranging workshop including walk, soup lunch and flower class. More>
    A great day out.

    Dates:
    Saturday 30 August 2008

    Times:
    11am - 3pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking essential, 0844 493 2167

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    Harvest Festival
    Sun 31 August 2008
    Harvest Festival Join in our popular family scarecrow competition. More>
    Prizes for the scarecrow most likely o scare crows at Drum and for 'Mr Green', the recycled scarecrow. Judging at 4pm. Bulb sale and hardy plant sale. Ceilidh band from CUlts Academy - 2.30pm.

    Dates:
    Sunday 31 August 2008

    Times:
    12.30pm - 4.30pm

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    Bonnie Bulbs: Specialist bulb sale & end of season hardy plant sale
    Mon 1 September 2008 - Tue 30 September 2008
    Bonnie Bulbs: Specialist bulb sale & end of season hardy plant sale Bulb sale specialising in unusual varieties. More>
    Come along and buy some unusual varieties and species of bulbs in our bulb sale.

    Dates:
    Monday 1 September 2008 - Tuesday 30 September 2008

    Times:
    12pm - 4.30pm

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    Fusty Fungus, Edible Eat?
    Sun 28 September 2008
    Fusty Fungus, Edible Eat? Join our fungus fanatic on this foray in the woods. More>
    Morning stroll follwed by soup lunch and afternoon fungus table with advice on the do's and don't's.

    Dates:
    Sunday 28 September 2008

    Times:
    11am - 3pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking essential as numbers limited by catering facilities, 0844 493 2161.

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    Wild Weekend
    Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
    Wild Weekend A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to sutumnal tales. More>
    Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm and 3.15pm. Creative autumn arts for all the family. Self guided tree trails.

    Dates:
    Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008

    Times:
    12.30pm - 4.30pm

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    Wild Weekend
    Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
    Wild Weekend A weekend celebrating the autumn More>
    A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to autumnal tales. Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm and 3.15pm. Creative autumn arts for all the family. Self guided tree trails.

    Dates:
    Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008

    Times:
    12.30 – 4.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2161

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    Adult Walk: A Wild Night Out
    Sat 4 October 2008
    Adult Walk: A Wild Night Out Come and discover what our furry and feathered friends get up to in the twilight zone. Then join us afterwards for a warming drink in the castle. Costs for walk and refreshments. 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:
    Saturday 4 October 2008

    Times:
    6.00-8.00pm

    Contact:

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

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    Tattie Holiday Treats
    Mon 13 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
    Tattie Holiday Treats Autumn activities. More>
    Quizzes, crafts and creative activities for children of all ages. Scavenger hunts. The last of the bulb and plant sale.

    Dates:
    Monday 13 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008

    Times:
    12pm - 4pm

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    News
    • - Your chance to take on Trusted role in the North East

      Are you a local history enthusiast, green-fingered gardener or keen conservationist? Then the National Trust for Scotland needs your skills to help make a difference, whether it’s welcoming visitors to some of Scotland’s most beautiful historic buildings or helping out in their glorious gardens. more>

    • - See historic swordsmanship skills at dramatic Drum castle

      There will be swash-buckling action this weekend at the National Trust for Scotland’s dramatic Drum Castle, by Banchory, as a historic swordsmanship display gets underway.  more>

    • - Enjoy the drama of Drum Castle

      One of Shakespeare’s best-loved works gets an airing in the dramatic setting of Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire on the evening of Tuesday 17 June. more>

    • - Celebrate Scotland’s beautiful gardens this May

      The National Trust for Scotland is gearing up to celebrate the beauty of some of its most popular, unusual and remote gardens on its Garden’s Day - Sunday 11 May.  more>

    • - Try something new this year with the National Trust for Scotland

      Land rover safaris, sea kayaking and podcast tours are just a few of the treats on offer at National Trust for Scotland properties this summer and beyond. more>

    • - Drums lost gardens revealed

      Archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle Estate, Aberdeenshire have revealed exciting evidence for the early 17th century gardens which once surrounded the castle.  more>

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