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    Castle Mystery Trail
    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's Gardens
    Tue 22 July 2008
    Culzean's Gardens Garden Staff Led Walk More>
    Join our knowledgeable Gardens Staff who will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 22 July 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Seven O'Clock Walk
    Wed 23 July 2008
    Seven O'Clock Walk Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for an interesting and informative evening walk in the Country Park. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 23 July 2008

    Times:
    7.00pm until 8.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Talking Trees
    Thu 24 July 2008
    Talking Trees Led by the Head Forester More>
    John our Head Forester for an informative and entertaining walk through Culzeans woodlands. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Thursday 24 July 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2149

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Scottish Country Dancing
    Sun 27 July 2008
    Scottish Country Dancing Scottish Country Dancing More>
    Come along and join the fun as we host Scottish Country Dancing in the Walled Garden. Everyone is welcome to join in, so bring along your dancing shoes - or a picnic and something to sit on if you'd rather just watch.

    Dates:
    Sunday 27 July 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm until 5.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Beach Art
    Sun 27 July 2008
    Beach Art Ranger Led Walk More>
    Joint the Rangers for a fun activity!

    Dates:
    Sunday 27 July 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Pond Dipping
    Tue 29 July 2008
    Pond Dipping Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers to learn more about the wildlife living in Culzean's ponds. A fun and informative Ranger led walk! Meet at the Visitor Centre - and wear your wellies!

    Dates:
    Tuesday 29 July 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    The Night Hunters
    Wed 30 July 2008
    The Night Hunters Nocturnal Sights And Sounds More>
    Join the Rangers for a nocturnal walk through the Country Park. Places will be limited - bookings will be accepted from 9.00am on the day only by calling 01655 884400. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 30 July 2008

    Times:
    10.30pm until Midnight

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Strongly Recommended!

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    Half Day Hike
    Thu 31 July 2008
    Half Day Hike Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for a 'Half Day Hike' through Culzean Country Park - a longer walk reaching places tha others don't! Remember to bring a packed lunch! Meet at the Swan Pond Car Park.

    Dates:
    Thursday 31 July 2008

    Times:
    11.30am until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Archaeology Event
    Sun 3 August 2008
    Archaeology Event Ancient Skills Brought To Life More>
    Come along and try your hand at pot-making, quern grinding, weaving, making fire and lots, lots more. There will be activites and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy. At the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Sunday 3 August 2008

    Times:
    10.30am until 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    History Mystery
    Tue 5 August 2008
    History Mystery Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for another fun activity. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 5 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Culzean's Mammals
    Wed 6 August 2008
    Culzean's Mammals Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for an informative walk to find out more about Culzeans mammals. Meet at the Camellia House.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 6 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Bugs and Beasties!
    Thu 7 August 2008
    Bugs and Beasties! Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for a fun and informative walk in the Country Park to find out more about the creepy crawlies who live here. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Thursday 7 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    British Longbow Society
    Sat 9 August 2008
    British Longbow Society Scottish Clout Championship Meeting More>
    The British Longbow Society will be holding its 'Scottish Clout' Championship Meeting in the Events Field.

    Dates:
    Saturday 9 August 2008

    Times:
    From 10.30am

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Acorn Craft Fair
    Sat 9 August 2008 - Sun 10 August 2008
    Acorn Craft Fair Acorn Craft Fair More>
    Acorn Craft Fair members will be displaying their wares for sale in the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Saturday 9 August 2008 - Sunday 10 August 2008

    Times:
    11.00am until 5.00pm each day

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Shoreline Ramble
    Sun 10 August 2008
    Shoreline Ramble Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for a fun and informative ramble along Culzeans beautiful and rugged coast. Meet at the Visitor Centre - and wear your wellies!

    Dates:
    Sunday 10 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Culzean's Gardens
    Tue 12 August 2008
    Culzean's Gardens Garden Staff Led Walk More>
    Garden enthusiasts are invited to join members of Culzean's garden staff for a tour of the Victorian Vinery and Culzean's gardens. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 12 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Seven O'Clock Walk
    Wed 13 August 2008
    Seven O'Clock Walk Ranger Led Evening Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for a guided eveing walk in the Country Park. Meet at Kennelmount.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 13 August 2008

    Times:
    7.00pm until 8.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Talking Trees
    Thu 14 August 2008
    Talking Trees Forester Led Walk More>
    Join our Head Forester for an interesting and informative walk through Culzean's woods. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Thursday 14 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table
    Thu 14 August 2008
    King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. More>
    Chapterhouse Theatre Company present and open air production of 'King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table' in the Carriage Circle in front of the Castle (weather permitting). Bring along a picnic and something comfortable to sit on. (You might also want to bring along some midgie repellant - just in case!)

    Dates:
    Thursday 14 August 2008

    Times:
    Performance begins at 7.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2149

    Booking:
    Available in advance by calling 0844 493 2149

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    Smugglers Day at Culzean
    Sun 17 August 2008
    Smugglers Day at Culzean Presented by Alba Adventure Company More>
    Come along and join the fun. Hear Smugglers tales from Culzean's past and learn the tricks of the trade from some of Scotland's most notorious smugglers! Four presentations will take place during the afternoon, in front of the Castle.

    Dates:
    Sunday 17 August 2008

    Times:
    12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Wood Art
    Sun 17 August 2008
    Wood Art Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers for this fun and informative activity. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Sunday 17 August 2008

    Times:
    2.00pm until 3.30pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Food From The Forest
    Tue 19 August 2008
    Food From The Forest For Kids - & Their Parents Too! More>
    Join the Rangers for an informative walk to discover just what foods you can find in the forest. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

    Dates:
    Tuesday 19 August 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm until 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Pond Dipping
    Wed 20 August 2008
    Pond Dipping Ranger Led Walk More>
    Join the Rangers as they take you 'pond dipping' to discover more about what you can find in Culzean's ponds. Meet at the Visitor Centre - and wear your wellies!

    Dates:
    Wednesday 20 August 2008

    Times:
    2.30pm until 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:
    Not required.

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    Bugs and Beasties
    Thu 21 August 2008
    Bugs and Beasties Join the Rangers for a creepy crawly walk to discover what's hiding in the Country Park! More>
    Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.

    Dates:
    Thursday 21 August 2008

    Times:
    2.30 - 4.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2148

    Booking:

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    Culzean Autoclassica
    Sat 23 August 2008 - Sun 24 August 2008
    Culzean Autoclassica Auto Spirit, in Partnership with the National Trust for Scotland, presents an exciting, all new major motoring event. More>
    Heritage racing and special marque displays, concours d’elegance, classic memorabilia, club and single entries, trade village, fashion, music, soap box GP. Special event admission charges apply to all visitors.

    Dates:
    Saturday 23 August 2008 - Sunday 24 August 2008

    Times:
    10.00am-5.00pm

    Contact:
    0844 493 2149

    Booking:
    Not required

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    Culzean Bat Weekend
    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 phoning 01655 884400. 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 : 01655 884400

    Booking:
    Places limited – bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 09:00. Tel : 01655 884400

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    Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
    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
    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 Gardens
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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    News
    • - New manager unveils fun-packed summer at Culzean

      Brand new property manager Paul Pomfret is beginning his first summer at the helm of one of the National Trust for Scotland’s biggest and most popular properties by unveiling a packed programme of events for summer. more>

    • - Celebrate Ayrshire at Culzean a success

      Celebrating Ayrshire at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culzean Castle and Country Park was a big success last Sunday.  more>

    • - Get the gardening buzz at Culzean

      Walk amongst the wonderful flowers in the walled garden at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culzean Castle, Ayrshire on Sunday 22 June from 11am.  more>

    • - Good newts at Culzean

      A species of newt so rare that it is protected by both UK and EU law is thriving under the care of the National Trust for Scotland.  more>

    • - Get a taste of the Burns tradition with the Trust

      Burns-inspired poetry gets an airing at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culzean Castle this coming weekend, as the annual Burns an’ a’ that festival is underway.  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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