Monthly Archives: November 2008

Things to Do At Castle Fraser This December

Posted on November 23, 2008 by

Well, I did promise I would update you on this one! Across the NTS we are having lots of Christmas events.  Castle Fraser will be having Carol Concerts, Santa Lucia and of course, the Follow the Star weekend. Follow the … Continue reading →

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More Autumn TV

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

I’m really getting into Little Dorrit now, and lo and behold, the Autumn TV schedule has provided more delights for us to watch. Starting last night, Channel 4 has a new drama about the Civil War called The Devil’s Whore.  … Continue reading →

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Learning While I Sleep

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

Who knew?  I’m getting quite good at this. I’m sure I’m not the only person who hates been woken in the morning by loud bleeping/ringing/buzzing alarm clocks?  I got a clock radio some years ago so that music could wake … Continue reading →

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Visit Leith Hall at Christmas

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

Hello all, a slight change from my normal promotion of just Castle Fraser! Leith Hall was the first property aquired by the National Trust for Scotland in NE Scotland.  It is a beautiful mansion house, with a wonderful collection to … Continue reading →

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Haddo & Hedgehogs

Posted on November 9, 2008 by

One of my favourite things to do this time of year is to go to and do the things I can’t normally.  This is the thing about working weekends.  I don’t mind doing that really, but sometimes it makes life … Continue reading →

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A Soul for the Souls

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

I’ve been thinking about the upcoming Armistice (11 November) and the souls that were and are being lost in times of conflict. I think I will write more about this next week at a more appropriate time, but offer one … Continue reading →

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A New Collection?

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

I’m a big fan of postcards.  Of course, it’s always nice to receive one when someone goes away on holiday, or to buy one of something that maybe you can’t photograph – but I don’t mean it especially like that. … Continue reading →

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