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Dollar Glen
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Family arts, crafts and quizzes
Bannockburn
Tue 1 April 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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A range of activities through Easter, summer and October school holidays and at weekends during term time. More>
Families can enjoy a wide range of activities every weekend during term time and usually daily during school holiday. Please call in advance to check opening hours.
Available during property opening hours. These activities are suitable for children aged 5 to 16.
Dates:
Tuesday 1 April 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
10-5.30pm (last admission 5pm)
Contact:
0844 4932139
Booking:
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Summer arts and crafts
Alloa Tower
Sat 28 June 2008 - Sat 30 August 2008
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Self-led Art and craft activities in July and August More>
A variety of drop-in art and craft activities for children aged 3-12
Dates:
Saturday 28 June 2008 - Saturday 30 August 2008
Times:
1-5pm
Contact:
Evelyn Wilson
Booking:
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LIving History Guided Tours
Bannockburn
Tue 1 July 2008 - Fri 31 October 2008
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Daily tours of the Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Battlefield with costumed characters and lots of other activities for the whole family to enjoy. More>
Discover what life for Robert the Bruce was really like!
Learn about medieval society and find out how people of the era lived and fought for independence. Examine replica medieval clothing, armour, weaponry and siege equipment.
Interview a medieval knight or foot soldier from the time, or come face-to-face with Robert the Bruce.
Let one of our experienced costumed guides escort you around the Borestone and explain the events of the Battle of Bannockburn.
Special events include a chance to meet the experts - chat to our resident Medieval historian and author Dr Chris Brown (dates to be confirmed).
Please note that activities vary daily.
Dates:
Tuesday 1 July 2008 - Friday 31 October 2008
Times:
10am-4pm daily, from July 1 to October 31.
Contact:
0844 493 2139
Booking:
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Flowers of Falkland
Falkland Palace
Sun 7 September 2008
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Garden tour & flower arrangement demonstration at the Palace Gardens. More>
In celebration of Percy Cane Gardens at Falkland Palace 60th Anniversary, an event has been organised to enjoy the garden flowers.
The event will start with a garden tour, led by the Head Gardener, where visitors will able to learn about Falkland Gardens and flowers.
This will be followed by a flower arrangement demonstration & lecture given by Ann Monroe, using flowers from the gardens for her arrangements.
The arrangements will be inspired by the garden's history, from 1451 (the date of the first gardens and gardener's records) through 1948 (the creation of the Percy Cane Pleasure Gardens), to the present.
Refreshments will be served during the interval.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
1:30pm–4.00pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Falconry
Falkland Palace
Sun 7 September 2008
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Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. More>
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free.
Dates:
Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
1.30pm-4.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Bannockburn Battlefield Walk
Bannockburn
Wed 17 September 2008
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Come along for this free event, running as part of Scottish archaeology month. More>
The walk starts and ends at Bannockburn Heritage Centre car park, and covers three sites associated with the Battle of Bannockburn.
The walk is approximately seven miles long and follows country paths, which can be muddy - stout footwear and waterproof clothing is recommended. Participants should be aged 12+. Dogs welcome.
Admission to the exhibition centre is not included in the event.
The walk will be led by Evelyn Wilson, Learning Officer for Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Alloa Tower.
Dates:
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Times:
1pm to 5.30 pm
Contact:
Contact 0844 493 2139 for further information and booking.
Booking:
Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
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Ghost walk
Alloa Tower
Fri 19 September 2008
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A spooky experience you'll never forget, as things go bump in the night at Alloa Tower. More>
Join ghost-hunters, mediums and paranormal investigators for a supernatural tour around and inside the beautiful 15th-century Alloa Tower.
Refreshments are included in the tour price. Not suitable for under-16s, or the faint of heart! booking essential due to limited numbers.
Dates:
Friday 19 September 2008
Times:
9-12pm
Contact:
0844 493 2129
Booking:
Booking essential due to limited numbers.
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Sealed Knot Attack on Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace
Sat 20 September 2008 - Sun 21 September 2008
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Sealed knot is a living camp from the 17th century, you can see how the soldiers lived while preparing to battle, followed by a battle re-enactment. More>
There will be a 17th Century battle re-enactment, skarvage, period cooking, and you can learn about period clothing, herbs and their medicinal uses, weapons and battle strategies.
The Sealed Knot helps bring history alive every year at period houses throughout the country, and you can talk to major historical figures, try out a few recipes, learn about the life of a soldier on the march and maybe even "take the King's shilling".
What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience.
Dates:
Saturday 20 September 2008 - Sunday 21 September 2008
Times:
Saturday 20 September 10am-5.00pm, Sunday 21 September 1pm-5pm.
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Falconry
Falkland Palace
Sun 5 October 2008
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Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. More>
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free.
Dates:
Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
1.30pm-4.30pm
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Family Fun Days in October
Bannockburn
Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Crafts and hands-on activities at Bannockburn for the school holidays in October. More>
There are lots of activities for kids at Bannockburn during the October school holidays, including a chance to design a shield, craft activities and medieval siege weapons demonstrations.
Please call 0844 493 2139 for daily activities and times.
Dates:
Saturday 11 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
10am-5.30pm daily
Contact:
Call 0844 493 2139 or email ewilson@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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Family Fun in October
Alloa Tower
Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Games and hands-on activities at Alloa Tower for the school holidays in October. More>
There are lots of activities for kids at Alloa Tower during the October school holidays, including traditional children's games and the chance to dress in period costume.
Dates:
Saturday 11 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
1-5pm
Contact:
Phone 0844 493 2139 or email ewilson@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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Autumn Colour Walk
Branklyn Garden
Sun 12 October 2008
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Walk around Branklyn with the head gardener More>
Walk with the Head Gardener to look at Autumn colour.
Dates:
Sunday 12 October 2008
Times:
2pm - 3pm
Contact:
0844 493 2193
Booking:
not necessary
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Fungi Fun
House Of The Binns
Sat 18 October 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Mushrooms are pretty mysterious things... Come along to play some games and bust some myths - and find some fungi for ourselves.
Dates:
Saturday 18 October 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Celebrating My Garden
Falkland Palace
Sat 25 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Youngsters are called to be arty. An Art competition for primary schools has been organised at Falkland Palace. More>
Pupils are called to entry a painting, drawing, collage or other medium which reflects the gardens that Mary Queen of Scotts would have enjoyed.
All entries will be exhibited in the Town Hall on Satruday 25 and Sunday 26 October. Entries must be submitted by 1 October.
Entry forms and more infomation is available from Falkland Palace reception or call 08444932186
There are three categories Primary 1-2-3 / 4-5 / 6-7. There will be an individual prize
per group and a school prize for best exhibit.
Entries to be submitted by 1 October 2008.
All entries will be exhibited in Falkland Town Hall.
Dates:
Saturday 25 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
11.00am-4.00pm on Saturday 25th and 1.00pm-4.00pm on Sunday 26th
Contact:
0844 4932186
Booking:
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Bats at Bannockburn
Bannockburn
Mon 27 October 2008
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A fascinating insight into the local bat population, their habitat and habits. More>
Trust experts will reveal the insights they gained as a consequence of the recent bat survey at Bannockburn.
Dates:
Monday 27 October 2008
Times:
7.30-8.30pm
Contact:
Phone 0844 493 2139 or email ewilson@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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