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    Castle Mystery Trail
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Tue 1 July 2008 - Sun 31 August 2008
    Castle Mystery Trail Castle Mystery Activity Sheets for children. More>
    Pick up an entry form at the Castle (£1.00 each during July and August 2008) then follow the clues around the Castle, answer the questions and return your completed form to enter a prize draw, which will be held at the end of August 2008.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 1 July 2008 - Sunday 31 August 2008

    Times:
    10.30am until 5.00pm each day

    Contact:
    0844 493 2149

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Culzean Bat Weekend
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Fri 29 August 2008 - Sat 30 August 2008
    Culzean Bat Weekend Bats galore! More>
    7.30pm until 9.00pm on the evenings of Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August. Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted on the day at the Visitor Centre, after 9.00am, or by calling 0844 493 2149. Meet at Visitor Centre Event will proceed dependent on weather.

    Dates:
    Friday 29 August 2008 - Saturday 30 August 2008

    Times:
    7.30om until 9.00pm

    Contact:
    Tel : 0844 493 2149

    Booking:
    Places limited – bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 09:00. Tel : 0844 493 2149

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    Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Sun 31 August 2008
    Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Master Class and Concert More>
    Enjoy some foot-tapping music as the classes prepare for their concert.

    Dates:
    Sunday 31 August 2008

    Times:
    1.30pm until 4.00pm: Classes at Visitor Centre and Castle 4.30pm: Concert at Castle

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    British Longbow Society
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Sat 6 September 2008
    British Longbow Society Scottish Albion Meeting. More>
    Will be held in the Fountain Court Garden.

    Dates:
    Saturday 6 September 2008

    Times:
    Starts at 10.30am

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    Culzean Caves Guided Walk
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Wed 10 September 2008
    Culzean Caves Guided Walk Guided walk with Trust Archaeologist Derek Alexander to the caves underneath Culzean Castle as part of Scottish Archaeology Month. More>
    Due to access restrictions numbers for this walk are limited to 15. Stout boots or Wellingtons will be required as the caves are muddy and wet. Old clothing should be worn as the caves involve some stooping to gain access.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 10 September 2008

    Times:
    1.30pm

    Contact:
    Derek Alexander on 0141 616 5120 or dalexander@nts.org.uk

    Booking:
    Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

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    Culzean Gardens
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Wed 10 September 2008
    Culzean Gardens Garden staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts. More>
    Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 10 September 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    Maybole Pipe Band
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Sun 21 September 2008
    Maybole Pipe Band Performance by the Maybole Pipe Band. More>
    The band will perform at the Fountain Court Garden, weather permitting.

    Dates:
    Sunday 21 September 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm until - 4.30 pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    A First Look at Fungus
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Tue 7 October 2008
    A First Look at Fungus Ranger led activity. More>
    Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 7 October 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 4.00pm

    Contact:
    Normal Country Park admission applies

    Booking:

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    Autumn Woodland
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Sun 12 October 2008
    Autumn Woodland Ranger led activity. More>
    Meet at the Camellia House.

    Dates:
    Sunday 12 October 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    Children's Event: The Big Draw
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Wed 15 October 2008
    Children's Event: The Big Draw Fun art activities for all the family. More>
    Meet at the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 15 October 2008

    Times:
    2.00 - 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required

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    Light into Dark
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Fri 24 October 2008 - Sat 25 October 2008
    Light into Dark A spooky Halloween walk in the dark followed by appropriate light refreshments . More>
    Takes place from 5.00pm to 6.30pm on the evenings of Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October. Places are limited - bookings accepted from Friday 17 October after 9.00am. Please call 01655 884400 to book your places. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Friday 24 October 2008 - Saturday 25 October 2008

    Times:
    5.00pm until 6.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Please call 01655 884400 to book your places.

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    National Apple Day
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Sun 26 October 2008
    National Apple Day Ayrshire Apple Network display over 100 traditional and modern apple varieties and will attempt identification. More>
    Watch a pressing and juicing demonstration. A selection of apples will be on sale. At the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Sunday 26 October 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    The Haunted Castle
    Culzean Castle & Country Park
    Fri 31 October 2008
    The Haunted Castle A creepy tour of the Castle in search of spooks, followed by appropriate light refreshments. More>
    Places are limited - bookings will be accepted from Friday 24 October after 9.00am by telephoning 01655 884400. Meet at the Front Door of the Castle.

    Dates:
    Friday 31 October 2008

    Times:
    5.30 - 7.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Please call 01655 884400 to make a booking.

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