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Monthly Archives: March 2008
King Arthur
I’ve loved this film ever since I saw it at the cinema. I think it’s totally underrated and very enjoyable. If you’re interested in the legend of King Arthur, or you simply would like to see a new take on … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Videos
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Hello Hypothermia…
…farewell fingers and toes. My first full weekend of the season at the castle. It was a bit of a slow start to Saturday, but it picked up a little and we’d had quite a few visitors by the afternoon. … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah
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Rain Stopped Play
I should subtitle this one ‘Fancy a Wii?’ – just because. Well I managed to fit in the historical research I’m pleased to say, though my idea of fun is going through old musty records. Research is a wonderful thing, … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Weather
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Bored With the Snow Now
Well, what can I say? If I had wanted to go out and do something nice this weekend there was no way it could have happened. On Good Friday we had howling gales and snow, the latter which settled overnight … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Weather
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We Are Open For Easter…
All are welcome, wrap up warm! (Please see Castle Fraser event details a little further down the page…)
Posted in BlahBlahBlah
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Sorry, Castle Fraser is Closed Today :(
Sorry people, due to the snow overnight, and the continued flurries this morning Castle Fraser is not opening today Saturday 22 March. Please keep your fingers crossed, do a sun-dance or something like it so that the weather improves for … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah
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Happy Easter Weekend Everyone
Or, to those of you who celebrate Easter, to the rest of you have a lovely weekend. I shall be working hard, so may not be about too much. I do however, hope to get some pictures of the Easter … Continue reading
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I Love Sherlock Holmes
I love the books by Arthur Conan Doyle of course, but my favourite thing is to watch the TV series with Jeremy Brett. He is just my ideal Sherlock Holmes (or ideal Holmes lol). The other films and dramas just … Continue reading
Posted in Books, TV
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So, How About Joining Us?
Hello new and recent visitors! I notice many of you liked the look of our Easter event, even if you’re a little far away to visit (but you will be visiting soon won’t you?). How would you feel about joining … Continue reading
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Join Us At Castle Fraser for Easter!
I’m pleased to announce that Castle Fraser opens on Friday 21 March. Why not join us this Easter weekend? We have a special Easter extravaganza from Sunday 23 to Monday 24 March. Check out our poster below. Each month I … Continue reading
Posted in Places to go
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