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Craig Urrard Summit Pony Trek
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Reach the summit of Craig Urrard to see the most amazing views of the surrounding area during this 3 hour ride.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Ranger-led walk around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Discover more about the spectacular ground.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Morning Walk and Lunch
Estate: Roxburghe Estate, Kelso Take a moderately paced walk around the beautiful Floors Castle Estate in the company of local wildlife advisor, Derek Robeson.
For more information visit www.roxburghe.net |
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Mending our Ways
Estate: Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside Come and join the rangers as they repair the damage caused by hundreds of thousands of trampling feet on some of Scotland’s most popular paths.
For more information visit www.balmoralcastle.com |
| Jun 12th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jun 13th, 2010 (Sun) |
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The Grampian Country Fair
Estate: Lyne of Skene, Aberdeenshire Join the cast of Emmerdale for The Grampian Country Fair
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2010.
B A Country Store, Lyne of Skene, Aberdeenshire
Country pursuits and attractions, shooting, fishing, live music, shopping, crafts, cuisine and much more! Falconry, horse and pony show, vintage vehicles, carriage driving, dogs, children’s entertainments and displays, autographs, Scottish Country Dancing, demonstrations by The Frilly Ghillie, all the fun of the fair and the list goes on. Some of the country’s top Strongmen will join the North East’s very own Strongman Steve Evans to amaze the crowds with superman strength using the heaviest weights and events ever seen on Scottish soil. The Kincardineshire Foxhounds will parade with their master and be on hand to speak to everyone. Pick up some memorabilia at Kevin’s Roupe! Celebrity Mini Highland Games, zip sliding, 5-a-side football, golf and Karting Grand Prix. You can even take a trip in an HJS helicopter and see Aberdeenshire as you’ve never seen it before. Bring your own dogs for the Gundogs Scurry!
For further information visit: www.grampiancountryfair.co.uk |
| Jun 13th, 2010 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Open Farm Sunday at Bogtown Farm, Portsoy
Estate: Seafield Estate, Portsoy, Banffshire The open day at Bogtown Farm will run from 12.00 noon until 4.00pm. Members of the public will be able to see machinery displays and equipment from both the past and the present day, and displays of associated local agricultural businesses including the Glenglasshaugh Distillery and Grampian Oat Products. There will also be exhibits from the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative (RNCI) and the estate’s Forestry and Gamekeeping departments as well as a Factfinder Quiz.
There will also be hourly bus rides to neighbouring Ley Farm (courtesy of Messrs Gray) where visitors will be able to see the farm’s composting enterprise which diverts Aberdeenshire Council’s kitchen and garden waste away from landfill and converts it into a useful agricultural product. |
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Garden Tour & Supper
Estate: Roxburghe Estate, Kelso A fantastic opportunity to join Head Gardener , Andrew Simmons, on an exclusive tour of Floors Castle’s gardens. Followed by a delicious meal prepared by Ian Collingbourne, Head Chef at Floors Castle Kitchens. £30.00. Discounts available for RHS Members. 5.30pm. 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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Romeo and Juliet at Brahan
Estate: Brahan Estate, Dingwall With its stunning location and Georgian House as a back drop outdoor theatre at Brahan by Illyria returns on Sunday 20th June to bring you Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. An explosive swash-buckling romance that is also extremely funny. Gates will open at 6pm so you can enjoy an excellent BBQ by The Storehouse of Foulis or your own picnic. The play begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from www.illyria.uk.com; www.thebooth.co.uk or 01349 861150. |
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Robert the Bruce and his Courtiers
Estate: Mansfield Estate, Scone, Perthshire On 20th June costumed actors will tell the story of Robert the Bruce’s road to the Scottish crown and talk about his life, his family, William Wallace and his hopes for Scotland.
More details can be found at www.scone-palace.net |
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Yew and Dad
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk Why not celebrate Fathers Day differently with your dad this year and observe the art of woodturning from some talented artisans. Regular opening prices apply.
www.bowhill.org |
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Old Fashioned Roses
Estate: Cambo Estate, St Andrews Illustrated talk by John West, Chairman of the Garden History Society and member of Historic Roses Group.
For further information please visit www.camboestate.com |
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Blair Castle Charity Day
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire In aid of Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
| Jun 26th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jun 27th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Talk on Archaeological Excavations at Scone Abbey and the Moothil
Estate: Mansfield Estate, Scone, Perthshire Dr Oliver O'Grady will give a talk on the recent archaeological excavations at Scone Abbey and the Moothill. Objects found during the excavations will be on display.
More details can be found at www.scone-palace.net |
| Jun 26th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jun 27th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Guided Historical Tour of the Grounds
Estate: Mansfield Estate, Scone, Perthshire Dr Oliver O'Grady will give a guided historical tour of the grounds of Scone Palace.
More details can be found at www.scone-palace.net |
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Estate Walk with Gamekeeper
Estate: Bowhill Estate, Selkirk A unique opportunity to learn more about a working estate first hand from the experts. Join members of the estate team for a walk focusing on the pheasant shoots. On your return enjoy warming hearty fare in our tearoom, using local, seasonal produce from the Scottish Borders. £10.00 per person including food.
For further information please visit www.bowhill.org |
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Orchids and Golden Rings
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire We walk up Glen Tilt to look at the wild flowers and wildlife.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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Tulach Hil
Estate: Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl, Perthshire Some fine views over Atholl from the top, and some special plant and insect life to be seen, too.
For more details visit www.atholl-estates.co.uk |
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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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