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Squirreltastic
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Meet at Glen Tilt car park, by Blair Atholl, for a squirrely workshop.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Tractor Tour
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Enjoy a tractor and trailer tour around the grounds of Blair Castle.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
| Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun) |
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The Scottish Game Fair
Estate: Mansfield Estate, Scone, Perthshire The Scottish Game Fair will be held in Scone Palace Parklands on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 2010 between 9.30am - 6.00pm (all days). Enjoy the lively and friendly atmosphere, hunt for bargains in over 300 trade stands, learn more about our countryside, see a huge variety of displays and demonstrations and test your skills in a wide range of competitions.
More details can be found at www.scone-palace.net |
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Lochnagar Ascent
Estate: Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside Enjoy a full day on one of Scotland’s highest peaks, looking at the natural history and management of ‘Dark Lochnagar’.
For further information visit www.balmoralcastle.com |
| Jul 3rd, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Glenlivet Estate Open Day
Estate: The Glenlivet Estate, Tomintoul Morning/Afternoon programme includes a Welcome with short presentation and Estate tour by bus with stops on the way. Choice of 2 tours. Refreshements will be available after the tours. There will be activities for children including competitions and estate activity sheets.
For more information please call:
Glenlivet Estate Office on 01479 870070 |
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The Merchant of Venice
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Perhaps the most debated of Shakespeare’s plays and one which introduces us to some of his most memorable characters, Shylock and Portia, as their personal dramas unfold alongside an unforgettable exploration of what it means to be persecuted and to be a persecutor. Truth, justice, revenge, honour; all come under the microscope in this beautifully crafted and costumed performance accompanied by the music of Mozart. Please note that the performance is scheduled to take place inside the theatre or outside in the gardens according to prevailing weather conditions so please check with us on the day. Bring a picnic to eat either outside or inside during the interval. Tickets £12 / under 16s £10.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Tractor Tour
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Enjoy a tractor and trailer tour around the grounds of Blair Castle.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Tai Chi at Bowhill
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Looking to energise and balance body, mind and spirit, amid the demands and challenges of modern life? Why not join the Bowhill Ranger for a walk in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Bowhill House and learn a little bit about Qi Gong/Tai Chi on the terraces in front of Bowhill House. Suitable for over 8's. Adult £4.50/Child £3.50/Season Pass £1.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Minibeast Magic
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Look for bugs and beasties in their mini world!
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Wildlife Wander
Estate: Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside Identify the wonderful array of wild flowers in Glen Muick and learn more about their habitat and uses.
For further information please visit www.balmoralcastle.com |
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Treemendous Trees
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Join the team at Bowhill on our terrific tree day with a variety of tree-focused stalls and activities for all the family. £6 Adults/ £5 Children. Family (2+2) £20.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Feeders and Homes
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Help out your local wildlife by making nestboxes and feeders.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Wet and Wild
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Discover the weird, watery world around the river
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk If you go down to the woods today; you’re sure of a big surprise… Bring your favourite teddy or toy and a light picnic for a fun filled afternoon in front of Bowhill House. Adult £4.50/Child £3.50/Season Pass £1 Suitable For Young Families.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Explore Glen Fender Meadow
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Come and see what we can find and maybe record some new species.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Recycled Crafts
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Learn how you can recycle and reuse some pieces of rubbish that are commonly thrown out in our bins each week. Join the Bowhill Rangers and re-create something as Blue Peter would say 'Here's one I made earlier.' Adult £4.50/Child £3.50/Season Pass £1.
For more information visit www.bowhill.org |
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Propagation Workshop
Estate: Roxburghe Estate, Kelso A hands-on workshop lead by Head Gardener, Andrew Simmons, on the propagation of plants from cuttings to produce a new stock of plants for planting in the next season. Followed by a delicious meal prepared by Ian Collingbourne, Head Chef at Floors Castle Kitchens. £30.00. Discounts available for RHS Members
10am. To book your place please call 01573 227 660 or email: cnewton@floorscastle.com.
For more information visit www.roxburghe.net |
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Magic Spell and Broomstick Workshop
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Practice spells in the woods and make a broomstick to take home.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Michael Lunts and Melanie Dennerly: The Edwardian Cello
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk 8pm at Bowhill Theatre. Travel back in time to the Edwardian era in this recreation of a typical musical evening from 1912. The Titanic has recently sunk on her maiden voyage and you are invited to join the ‘Great Tottering Music Society’ which is hosting a concert in aid of the Titanic Relief Fund. With the Suffragettes making their voices heard throughout the land how appropriate, if still a little daring, to have a female cellist presenting the programme! Musically, though, this is still very much the age of Gilbert and Sullivan and of Edward Elgar when the cello is enjoying popular success as a solo instrument. Enjoy music and song in a witty and nostalgic evocation of a bygone era
Tickets £10, plus optional pre-theatre supper £12. To book tickets telephone 01750 22204 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk |
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Designing a hard-working and beautiful herbaceous border
Estate: Cambo Estate, St Andrews With Head Gardner Elliot Forsyth. A comprehensive look at key elements of successful border design.
For more information visit www.camboestate.com |
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Rocky Treasure Hunt
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire A Family event searching for rocks and treasure.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Tractor Tour
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Enjoy a tractor and trailer tour around the grounds of Blair Castle
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
| Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue) -- Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
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Theatre throughout Cambo House
Estate: Cambo Estate, St Andrews Details to be confirmed.
For more information please visit www.camboestate.com |
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Wild in the Woods
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Take part in one of our most popular activities – Den Building!
Adult £4.50/Child £3.50/Season Pass £1.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Ranger-led walk around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Discover more about the spectacular grounds.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
| Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu) -- Aug 4th, 2010 (Wed) |
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Scotland's Longest-Running archaeological excavation
Estate: Fetternear Estate, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire Come and visit Aberdeenshire’s and Scotland’s longest-running archaeological excavation – the 16th year without a break.
The Fetternear “Bishop’s Palace” and the Leslies of Balquhain – featured on the hugely popular BBC Scotland Clan History series in 2009.
From 29th July – 4th August 2010 the Scottish Episcopal Palaces Project , run by its Director, Dr Penny Dransart (Head of Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Wales, Lampeter) will continue their fieldwork to piece together further information about the medieval Bishop’s Palace and the post-medieval mansion, located on Fetternear Estate, near Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5LX.
Originally built by the Catholic Bishops of Aberdeen, as their summer residence, the area surrounding this iconic, ruined mansion has been the subject of years of painstaking excavation and research.
Many significant finds have been made over the years with traces of Mesolithic man in the form of worked flints, fragmentary pottery sherds dating from the Bronze Age and the 12th century, and numerous other finds dating from the 13th century onwards.
The regular army of local volunteers who come to work each year on the excavation throughout the month of July will be backed up, once again in 2010 it is expected, by a number of international archaeology enthusiasts from the USA and Europe.
Visitors are most welcome to view the dig, find out about our latest discoveries and enjoy the estate’s walks again this summer.
For further information please contact :
Dr Penny Dransart, University of Wales: P.DRANSART@lamp.ac.uk
John Whittall, The Fetternear Trust: whittal@dircon.co.uk
David Fyffe, Fetternear Estate: davidfyffe@rural-business.com |
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Wet and Wild
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Discover the weird, watery world around the river.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Spectacular Summer
Estate: Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside Join the rangers on an exposed rocky route up one of the local munros.
For further information please visit www.balmoralcastle.com |
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Before the Supermarket
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk How did they cope without supermarkets? In Victorian days there was no Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons. Find out how the people in Bowhill house used to get their food. Adult £4.50/Child £3.50/Season Pass £1.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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The You're Welcome and Enjoy Estates initiatives are supported by the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) and the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG).
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Ongoing Events
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Estate: Alvie and Dalraddy Estates, Kingussie
All year round unless otherwise stated
- Guided Tours - The Diversification of a Highland Estate
- Quadbiking
- Archery
- Paintball
- Fishing
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Pony Trekking
- Feeding the Deer - accompany keeper feed wild stags December -- March
Further information available at www.alvie-estate.co.uk, tel. 01540 651255; or email: info@alvie-estate.co.uk
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
All year round unless otherwise stated
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Pony Trekking - April- September
- Tractor Tours
- Land Rover Safaris
Further information available at www.atholl-estates.co.uk, tel. 01796 481355; or email: lesley@atholl-estates.co.uk
Estate: Loch Leven's Larder, Kinross
All year round
- Walking - Year round walking on the farm’s nature trail, ideal for short walks or, if you feel more energetic, use it as a starting point for a longer walk around Loch Leven on the Loch Leven Heritage Trail. You can park at the farm shop and café, which just so happens to be the ideal place to enjoy some well earned refreshments after your walk. For further details visit www.lochlevenslarder.com
Estate: Winton Estate, Pencaitland
All year round
- Winton Walks - Over 12 miles of walking on Winton Estate and beyond. The walks display much of the wonder we find in nature. They also have some intriguing points of interest, including 'walkers' roosts' to shelter in, 'pixie perch' toadstools and two tall carvings of African women. The Winton Walks Route Guide can be downloaded or picked up from either of the two Pencaitland village stores.
For more information visit: www.wintonhouse.co.uk
Estate: Ardkinglas, Cairndow, Argyll
April onwards
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Policy Walks
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Glen Fyne Land Rover Trip
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House Tours 23 Apr to 24 Sep - booking essential
Further information available at www.ardkinglas.com, tel. 01499 600261
Estate: Brahan Estate, Dingwall
All year round
- Birdwatching - Tollie Red Kites
- Golf
- Mountainbiking
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Cycling - The Estate has many marked pathways to suit all abilities.
- Arboretum - The Dell (Arboretum) open to the public with a collecting box for Highland Hospice is at it's best in early June with rhododendrons and azaleas in flower.
- Walking - The Estate has many marked pathways to suit all abilities.
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Rough Shooting
- Target Shooting
- 4 x 4 Driving
- Photographic Safari
Further information available at www.brahan.com, tel. 01349 865505; or email: info@brahan.com
Estate: Rothiemurchus, by Aviemore
All year round
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Archery
- Clay Shooting
- Canoeing
- Easy Peaks in the Park
- Family Bush Craft
- Family Rafting
- Fishing
- Gorge Swimming
- Gorge Walking
- Indoor Climbing
- Low Ground Walking
- Mountain biking
- Pony Trekking and Hacking
- Quad Bike Trekking
- River Raiders
- Safaris on Foot
- Safaris by Land Rover
- White Water Rafting
- Tennis
- Wildlife Photography
- Wildlife watching
- Yoga
- 4x4 Off-road Driving
Further information available at www.rothiemurchus.net, tel. 01479 812345; or email: info@rothie.net
Estate: Sutherland Estate, Golspie
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - Loch Fleet is jointly managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Sutherland Estate. This reserve occupies a stunning coastal location where a river flows through a tidal basin. Common seals regularly haul out on the mudflats at low tide and you can enjoy great views of wildfowl and waders. Sand dunes and coastal heath are rich in wild flowers and the attractive pinewood plantations provide a home for flowers more usually seen in ancient native pinewoods. is open to the public. For more information visit: www.nnr-scotland.org.uk. All year round.
- Highland Wildcat Mountain-Biking Trails - Over 18km of purpose build trails, including the longest descent in the UK from 1300ft to sea-level. For more information visit: www.highlandwildcat.com. All year round.
Estate: Glenlivet Estate, Cairngorms National Park
All year round
- Fishing
- Horse riding
- Cross-country skiing
- Mountain biking
- Canoeing
- Guided Walks
- Gorge walking
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Wild Farm Safari
- Children’s Adventure Playground
- Tennis Court
- Landrover Tours
- Argocat Tours
- Outdoor bowls
- Golf
Further information available at www.glenlivetestate.co.uk, tel. 01479 870070; or email: info@glenlivetestate.co.uk
Estate: Invercauld Estate, Braemar
All year round
Further information available at www.invercauld.org, tel. 013397 41224; or email: office@invercauld.org
Estate: Lochter Activity Centre, Old Meldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeen
All year round
- Rally Karting and Rage Buggies
- The Track
- Obstacle Driving
- 4x4 Blindfold Off-road Driving
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Segway
- Archery
- Rifle Target Shooting
- Mini Highland Games
- Target Golf
- Loch Trout Fly Fishing
- Digger Driving
- Sumo
- Wrestling
- Raft Building
- Treasure Hunt
- Mystery Activities
Further information available at www.lochter.co.uk, tel. 01651 872000; or email: info@lochter.co.uk
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk, Roxburghshire
April - September
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Adventure Playground
- Horse Riding
- Mountain-biking
- Walking
Further information available at www.bowhill.org, tel. 01750 22204; or email: bht@buccleuch.com
Estate: Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire
All year round
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Castle Tours
- Gardens
- Woodland Walk
- Adventure Playground
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Archery
- Quad bikes
Further information available at www.roxburghe.net/floorscastle.html, tel. 01573 223 333; or email: estates@floorscastle.com
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