PLACES TO VISIT

An afternoon of light hearted fun with The Truly Terrible Orchestra - a group of 'lapsed' amateur musicians based around the Inverness/Moray Firth area, who enjoyed playing music earlier in life (usually at school) and have decided to dust off their instruments and get playing again. As the name suggests, their attitude to music-making is very relaxed and always about having a laugh! The

Orchestra was founded in 2006 by Anni Cole-Hamilton and musical director Jon Hall who conducts the group with great skill, humour and endless patience.

They will be performing a varied selection of music, especially from the last 60 years, as well as a few patriotic pieces. Joining them with interval entertainment, Tony Baxter returns with popular hit songs from the 50's onwards. Please note - Brodie Castle will be open on Saturday 2 June.

Our younger visitors can enjoy making their own crowns and masks at the craft table. No tickets necessary, entry is by donation.

Dates & Times:

• 02 Jun 2012 : 13:30 - 16:00

Contact:
For further information please call 0844 4932156

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Scotland's only wild west reenactment group, based at Tranquility Wild West Town (Scotland's only wild west town) located near Huntly, will be making 4 presentations during the afternoon varying from a factual reenactment of the Assassination of Wild Bill Hickok to some comedy & Hollywood versions of the wild west. There will also be a small encampment & old west games. Additionally Forres Junior country dancers and a display of line dancing plus family fun with games and races.

Free entry for children.

Dates & Times:

• 17 Jun 2012 : 13:30 - 16:00

Prices:

• Adult : £ 2.00
• Concession : £ 2.00

Contact:
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The programme includes:Trio Sonatas by James Paisible and Thomas Erskine, Earl of Kelly,

Airs for the Seasons by James Oswald and Songs and Cantatas by Oswald and Sir John Clerk of Pennicuik.

Marvel of Peru features James Ross & Catharine Niven - Baroque Recorders

Gordon Tocher - Spinet

Robert Wallace - Cello

- with - Aileen Birch – Soprano

The group is named after a piece of music by Oswald, played by the group. Oswald named his music after a flower of the same name.

This concert will take place in the grand surroundings of the drawing room.

Dates & Times:

• 29 Jun 2012 : 19:30 - 21:30

Prices:

• Adult : £ 10.00
• Child : £ 10.00
• Concession : £ 10.00
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The Knights provide a medieval show full of exciting stunts and horsemanship. They have performed at major venues throughout Britain and Europe since 1990 and are also professional stuntmen, featuring in such films as the Wrath of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and the new James Bond movie, Skyfall.

The show includes spectacular action, galloping horses, stunts, falls, awesome fire weapons, professional commentary and music that will leave you truly breathless!

After the shows are over children get the chance to visit the Knights area to meet the horses and the knights and try on their jousting helms.

Children and adults alike can meet members of the re-enactment group Battlefield Highland at the jousting field. Dressed in costumes from the era of Robert the Bruce and Bannockburn, they will be available for photo-shoots. They enjoy interacting with the public and will be happy to relate some of the horrible histories of medieval times.

Test your skill at “Have-a-go” archery with members of Moray Archery club. See who can hit the bull’s eye. Suitable for complete novices from 8 years upwards. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No upper age limit, you’re never too old to have fun!

Adding to the atmosphere of the day will be a display by the Birds of Prey Rescue Centre. As a registered charity operating near Inverness for over 25 years, the centre frequently cares for birds rescued by the SSPCA.

Jousting tournaments take place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The bird of prey display includes eagle owls; please keep your dogs on a lead and away from the birds. Gates will open 45 minutes before each performance.

Dates & Times:

• 01 Jul 2012 : 12:30 - 13:15

Prices:

• Adult : £ 8.00
• Child : £ 5.00
• Family : £ 23.00
• Concession : £ 5.00
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Cheer for your favourite knight. The Knights provide a medieval show full of exciting stunts and horsemanship. They have performed at major venues throughout Britain and Europe since 1990 and are also professional stuntmen, featuring in such films as the Wrath of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and the new James Bond movie, Skyfall.

The show includes spectacular action, galloping horses, stunts, falls, awesome fire weapons, professional commentary and music that will leave you truly breathless!

After the shows are over children get the chance to visit the Knights area to meet the horses and the knights and try on their jousting helms.

Children and adults alike can meet members of the re-enactment group Battlefield Highland at the jousting field. Dressed in costumes from the era of Robert the Bruce and Bannockburn, they will be available for photo-shoots. They enjoy interacting with the public and will be happy to relate some of the horrible histories of medieval times.

Test your skill at “Have-a-go” archery with members of Moray Archery club. See who can hit the bull’s eye. Suitable for complete novices from 8 years upwards. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No upper age limit, you’re never too old to have fun!

Jousting tournaments take place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The bird of prey display includes eagle owls; please keep your dogs on a lead and away from the birds. Gates will open 45 minutes before each performance.

Dates & Times:

• 01 Jul 2012 : 14:30 - 15:15

Prices:

• Adult : £ 8.00
• Child : £ 5.00
• Family : £ 23.00
• Concession : £ 5.00
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Contact:
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Come and enjoy our first Summer Ceilidh within the glorious surroundings of Brodie Castle.

We are hosting our first fundraising dinner dance within a beautiful marquee (kindly supplied by North of Scotland Marquees) within the picturesque shrubbery. Come and enjoy a memorable evening of fine food and great entertainment by Monach Isles Ceilidh Band. Arrive 7.00pm for dinner at 7.30pm

Ticket price: £35.00 per person

Menu:

Starters

* Parcel of locally smoked salmon filled with prawn Marie Rose presented on a basil, rocket and continental leaf salad with granary layered herb bread.

*Sweet potato, butternut squash and rosemary soup with crispy croutons.

Mains

*Roast Sirloin of Moray-shire beef, presented with a red wine, shallot ,mushroom jus and oatmeal stuffing.

*Tartlet of caramelised red onion glazed with goats cheese, baby spinach leaves and a balsamic reduction.

*Poached Scottish Salmon served with selection of seasonal salads, cucumber, and asparagus with dressings to compliment.

Roast and new season boiled potatoes, panache of seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

*Hardmuir strawberry and raspberry pavlova served with a fruits of the forest puree.

To Follow

*Coffee and tablet.

Booking Essential

Dates & Times:

• 29 Jul 2012 : 19:00 - 24:00

Prices:

• Adult : £ 35.00
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Enjoy afternoon teas and a selection of tasty treats in a marquee on the lawns. One of our most popular acts last year, the Forres Accordion and Fiddle Club Players return with an afternoon of music and fun.

Entry by donation.

Dates & Times:

• 29 Jul 2012 : 13:30 - 16:00

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It’s the 1930s and the cocktails are flowing... but will it be a Smooth Move or Whiskey Sour for Elyot and Amanda?

Divorced couple Elyot and Amanda are inadvertently reunited on their respective honeymoons to second spouses. Believing themselves still in love, they abandon their new partners and run off but it’s not long before the champagne bubbles burst and they are back to the arguments – more bitter than angostura - that plagued their tempestuous marriage.

Irreverent, hilarious and sophisticated, Private Lives overflows with Noel Coward’s celebrated eccentric wit and skilful comedic staging and, his glamorous, aristocratic characters seem incapable of taking much of anything seriously for long — a condition which proves contagious for the audience!

Moving from misfortune to full-blown absurdity, this fast-paced comedy proves to be the perfect recipe for a stylish evening’s entertainment that combines all the bubbles and froth with the depth and complexities of a vintage champagne.

Please dress warmly and bring your own seating/rug for this outdoor performance. Refreshments will be available, though you are welcome to bring a picnic if you wish. Gates open at6.00pm, for a 7.00pm start.

Dates & Times:

• 31 Jul 2012 : 19:00 - 21:15

Prices:

• Adult : £ 12.00
• Child : £ 8.00
• Concession : £ 10.00
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Once again Brodie Castle is the backdrop for this amazing display of around 300 vehicles. Featured are veteran, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

Entry charges apply to all, including members of National Trust For Scotland and National Trust.

Dates & Times:

• 12 Aug 2012 : 13:30 - 16:30

Prices:

• Adult : £ 5.00
• Child : £ 3.00
• Family : £ 13.00
• Concession : £ 3.00

Contact:
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