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    Christmas Fair
    Greenbank Garden
    Sun 23 November 2008
    Christmas Fair Get in the festive spirit at the Greenbank Garden Christmas Fair. More>
    See Christmas as it was in 1780 and 1980! Greenbank House Dining Room will resemble Christmas 1780 with the table set for pudding course. While the library will be decked out in the theme of a Christmas 1980. See Georgian recipes for Christmas and notable events from the 1780’s and 1980’s. Friends of Greenbank Christmas goods and home baking will be available in the shop.

    Dates:
    Sunday 23 November 2008

    Times:
    11am-4pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2201

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Keeping Christmas at Pollok with Mrs. Claus
    Pollok House
    Sat 29 November 2008 - Sun 4 January 2009
    Keeping Christmas at Pollok with Mrs. Claus Keeping Christmas at Pollok is a magical event for all ages. Mrs Claus is here every day in December until Christmas Eve for the children to visit. More>
    The house is beautifully decorated throughout, with each of the main rooms having a different theme. Mrs Claus is here daily for the children to visit between 11.00am and 4.00pm from 29 November to 24 December inclusive. The famous Pollok House Teddy Bears will be here again, and this year they are going to the pantomime (they won’t tell us which one but we think it might be Aladdin!). There will also be a special Christmas lunch menu in the restaurant, available from 29 November.

    Dates:
    Saturday 29 November 2008 - Sunday 4 January 2009

    Times:
    10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry to the House and last orders in the Restaurant is at 4.30pm) Visits to Mrs. Claus 11.00am – 4.00pm until 24 Dec. The House is closed on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January.

    Contact:
    0844 493 2202

    Booking:
    No pre-booking required. Entry to see Mrs. Claus is by timed ticket available at the door.

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    The Snow Queen brings winter to Holmwood
    Holmwood House
    Sat 6 December 2008 - Sun 7 December 2008
    The Snow Queen brings winter to Holmwood The Snow Queen brings Winter to Holmwood this year – are you brave enough to visit her in her Winter Wonderland ?! More>
    The Dining Room will be set for her snow banquet, visit the Queen in her magival Throne Room and on the way, see her sleight drawn by polar bears ! There’ll be craft stalls and plenty of gift ideas in our shop. Treat yourself to something tasty in our café.

    Dates:
    Saturday 6 December 2008 - Sunday 7 December 2008

    Times:
    12-5pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2204

    Booking:

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    Winter Wlidlife Walk
    David Livingstone Centre
    Sat 6 December 2008
    Winter Wlidlife Walk Come along and find out about the different birds, trees and wildlife we have at the David Livingstone Centre in winter. More>
    Enjoy the fresh outdoor air and afterwards have a refreshing tea or coffee along with some interesting chat. This event will be lead by a member of staff from the National Trust of Scotland. Stout walking shoes and warm outdoor clothing a must, children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: There are other events on that day for children and will overlap.

    Dates:
    Saturday 6 December 2008

    Times:
    12pm-1.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2207

    Booking:
    Please call 0844 493 2207 to book.

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    Garden Walk – Christmas decorations from the garden
    Greenbank Garden
    Sat 13 December 2008
    Garden Walk – Christmas decorations from the garden Join the garden staff and learn how to make your Christmas decorations from your own garden. More>
    Our garden experts will also field questions on other seasonal gardening issues.

    Dates:
    Saturday 13 December 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2201

    Booking:
    Not required

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    News
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      The stunning scenery at Kintail & Morvich is currently in the running as one of the UK's finest views.  more>

    • - Minister and actress join Perth primary school pupils to launch online celebration of Scottish places

      A new initiative was launched today (5 November) to encourage people from all walks of life to celebrate their links with places in Scotland that mean something special to them. more>

    • - Plant now to boost wild plant and bumblebee numbers

      Conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland is urging keen gardeners and nature lovers to follow its lead and plant patches of wildflowers to boost the bumblebee population.  more>

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