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    Croquet Tuition
    Hill of Tarvit
    Tue 1 April 2008 - Sun 31 August 2008
    Croquet Tuition Come and learn the techniques and play croquet in the wonderful Edwardian setting of Hill of Tarvit. More>
    Croquet Tuition takes place every Thursday at 1-4pm from April to September.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 1 April 2008 - Sunday 31 August 2008

    Times:
    1-4pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:

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    Murder Mystery Evening at Kellie Castle
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Fri 16 May 2008
    Murder Mystery Evening at Kellie Castle "You are cordially invited to a cheese and wine party at 7.00pm at Kellie Castle on the Friday 16 May where a murder will take place. Come and help us solve the mystery……" More>
    Complimentary glass of wine, and finger food will be served during the murder mystery evening. Please note that this is a re-run of the event held in November 2007 at Kellie Castle.

    Dates:
    Friday 16 May 2008

    Times:
    7-9pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking essential on 0844 493 2184

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    Sculpture Day
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Fri 16 May 2008
    Sculpture Day Kenny Munro, a professional artist and sculptor, will work with you to create your own piece of sculpture, using clay. More>
    You will be working in a beautiful setting, with views of the garden, next door to Hugh Lorimer's sculpture studio, making your very own sculpture. N.B. The day will involve hands-on work with clay, so please be aware if you have skin allergies or sensitivities.

    Dates:
    Friday 16 May 2008

    Times:
    10.00am - 4.00pm

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    Himalayan Blue Poppy Day
    Branklyn Garden
    Sun 25 May 2008
    Himalayan Blue Poppy Day Steve McNamara leads a walk around the spectacular Branklyn Garden, focussing on the Himalayan plants Blue Poppy. More>
    Expert guidance from Steve McNamara on these fascinating plants, their hortocultural history and how they've taken root in a Scottish garden. This promises to be another very special Blue Poppy Day. Bring along your horticultural questions for our gardening team plus take away some ideas, inspiration and practical tips for your own garden. There will also be meconopsis for sale. Tea and coffee will be available.

    Dates:
    Sunday 25 May 2008

    Times:
    Garden open 10am-4pm. Guided walks at 11am and 2.30pm

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    Dawn Chorus at Hill of Tarvit
    Hill of Tarvit
    Thu 29 May 2008
    Dawn Chorus at Hill of Tarvit Early birds welcome! More>
    Early birds welcome, come and join the Head Gardener for the wonderful sounds and sights of the dawn chorus at Hill of Tarvit. Price includes a hot drink and light breakfast snack after the walk.

    Dates:
    Thursday 29 May 2008

    Times:
    5am-6.30am

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:
    0844 493 2185

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    Kellie Herb Day
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Sun 8 June 2008
    Kellie Herb Day A talk by Jay McKinnon with by a walk around the grounds identifying and gathering herbs, followed by a lunch of interesting herb dishes. More>
    In the afternoon Jay will introduce you to "lotions, potions and creams."

    Dates:
    Sunday 8 June 2008

    Times:
    10.00am - 2.30pm, at Kellie Castle

    Contact:

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    An Introduction to Crewel work
    Hill of Tarvit
    Thu 12 June 2008
    An Introduction to Crewel work Come and have a go at crewelwork and make a decorative piece to take home with you. More>
    Come and have a go at crewelwork and make a decorative piece to take home with you. Numbers are limited. Ticket price includes tuition, equipment and afternoon tea.

    Dates:
    Thursday 12 June 2008

    Times:
    1-5pm

    Contact:
    12

    Booking:
    0844 493 2185

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    Mid-summer evening walk
    Hill of Tarvit
    Sat 21 June 2008
    Mid-summer evening walk Join the Head Gardener on an evening walk of the gardens and estate. More>
    A perfect mid-summer stroll around the garden and estate.

    Dates:
    Saturday 21 June 2008

    Times:
    8pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:
    0844 493 2185

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    5 Day Painting Course with Sheila Mitchell
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Mon 30 June 2008 - Fri 4 July 2008
    5 Day Painting Course with Sheila Mitchell Once again we are offering five-day painting courses with tuition by acclaimed local artist Sheila Mitchell, using the studio at Kellie Castle. More>
    Students will be able to use the adjacent charming walled garden to develop their skills. Tuition, materials,

    Dates:
    Monday 30 June 2008 - Friday 4 July 2008

    Times:
    TBC

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Advance Booking is essential for all events. To avoid disappointment please book early as places are limited in the Castle. To b

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    East Neuk Festival: Turn of the Screw
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Thu 3 July 2008
    East Neuk Festival: Turn of the Screw Kellie Castle stands in for the grand but remote house in which Henry James’ eerie, classic ghost story unfolds. More>
    For this special Festival event the tale is told in the intimate setting of the drawing, room by a star actor, whose identity will be a mystery.

    Dates:
    Thursday 3 July 2008

    Times:
    7.00pm for 7.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Tickets available from Hub Tickets, available after 30th January 2008.

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    Guided Walk
    Branklyn Garden
    Sun 6 July 2008
    Guided Walk A guided walk to see the Lily collection More>
    Join us for a guided walk in the garden to see the Lily collection

    Dates:
    Sunday 6 July 2008

    Times:
    2pm - 3pm

    Contact:
    Branklyn Garden 0844 493 2193

    Booking:
    not necessary

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    An Evening of Scottish Music with The Fife Strathspey and Reel Society
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Fri 11 July 2008
    An Evening of Scottish Music with The Fife Strathspey and Reel Society Live traditional Scottish music and song. More>
    Located in the Great Hall at Kellie .

    Dates:
    Friday 11 July 2008

    Times:
    7.30pm - 9.30pm

    Contact:

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    Peter Pan
    Hill of Tarvit
    Thu 17 July 2008
    Peter Pan An outdoor theatre production of this wonderful children’s classic. More>
    An outdoor theatre production of this wonderful children’s classic. Heartbreak’s unique interpretation and adaptation of the classic book by J.M.Barrie, provides a multi-talented cast to create this wonderful story with live music that guarantees an exceptional evening of family entertainment.

    Dates:
    Thursday 17 July 2008

    Times:
    6.45pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:

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    Upstairs, downstairs at Hill of Tarvit
    Hill of Tarvit
    Sat 26 July 2008 - Sun 27 July 2008
    Upstairs, downstairs at Hill of Tarvit Meet our actors as they recreate the Edwardian requirements of being good servants. More>
    Learn about Edwardian etiquette and the day to day running of a house such as Hill of Tarvit.

    Dates:
    Saturday 26 July 2008 - Sunday 27 July 2008

    Times:
    1-5pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:

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    Much Ado About Nothing
    Hill of Tarvit
    Sat 2 August 2008
    Much Ado About Nothing Outdoor theatre production of the Shakespeare comedy. More>
    Come and enjoy an outdoor performance of this Shakespeare comedy. Performed by the Festival players. Warm clothing required and remember the performance continues regardless of the weather.

    Dates:
    Saturday 2 August 2008

    Times:
    7.15pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2185

    Booking:
    0844 493 2185

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    Antonio De Innocentis - Classical Guitar
    Kellie Castle & Garden
    Wed 6 August 2008
    Antonio De Innocentis - Classical Guitar The internationally acclaimed guitarist returns to Kellie for his annual concert. More>
    A complimentary glass of wine will be served during the interval.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 6 August 2008

    Times:
    7.30pm - 9.00pm

    Contact:

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    News
    • - 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>

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      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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