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    Murder Mystery: Lead to Murder
    Pollok House
    Tue 1 July 2008 - Sun 31 August 2008
    Murder Mystery: Lead to Murder There’s been a murder at Pollok House ! Can you help the police find who did it and why? More>
    Who’d have thought writing could kill you? Someone knew that Colonel Cockburn always licked the end of his pencil when writing. That’s how he got poisoned! Too many suspects – that’s why Chief Constable Sir Robert Ferguson has asked Chief Inspector Bowden to investigate. Can you help? Booking not necessary – just follow the clues in your own time and post your answer in the box provided.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 1 July 2008 - Sunday 31 August 2008

    Times:
    Every day at Pollok House, Pollok Country Park, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

    Contact:
    Telephone: 0844 493 2202, email: pollokhouse@nts.org.uk

    Booking:

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    Murder Mystery Evening
    Pollok House
    Wed 2 July 2008 - Thu 28 August 2008
    Murder Mystery Evening Why not join us for an evening meal at Pollok House. More>
    You can take part in our Murder Mystery at your leisure then dine while you work out the answer and solve the crime! Or simply come for the meal and enjoy this great opportunity to dine at Pollok House in the evening. Every Wednesday & Thursday during July & August. Murder Mystery Menu 08 Smoked Trout & Dill Pate Served with melba toast Rocket, Sweet Pear, Walnut & Parmesan Salad ** Spiced Monkfish with Crushed Potatoes, Peppers and Olives Guinea Fowl Breast With Pea and Lettuce Fricasse Linguine with Roast Vegetables In a creamy tomato & marscapone sauce ** Lemon Posset served with almond shortbread Chocolate & Ginger Cheesecake ** Tea or Coffee

    Dates:
    Wednesday 2 July 2008 - Thursday 28 August 2008

    Times:
    Doors open 6.30pm-10pm. Dinner served 7.30pm-8.30pm

    Contact:
    Pollok House

    Booking:
    Tickets can be purchased from Pollok House (0844 493 2202)

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    Garden Walk
    Greenbank Garden
    Sat 9 August 2008
    Garden Walk Ground cover plants More>
    Join the Garden staff to get the low down on using ground cover plants in the garden.

    Dates:
    Saturday 9 August 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2201

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Teddy Bears’ Picnic
    David Livingstone Centre
    Thu 14 August 2008
    Teddy Bears’ Picnic This is a fun day out for younger children and their fluffy friends! Bring along your favourite bear to join in the games, competitions, races and even cake decorating. More>
    There will be a break for lunch – please bring your own picnic.

    Dates:
    Thursday 14 August 2008

    Times:
    11am – 1pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2207

    Booking:

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    News
    • - Wonderful performance at Holmwood House

      Don’t be late on the very important date of 10 July, as the National Trust for Scotland’s Holmwood House in Cathcart, Glasgow presents an exciting adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.  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>

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