Category Archives: BlahBlahBlah

The Castle Season Begins Again

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Well, hello!  It’s that time of year again already – it almost feels impossible, but Castle Fraser opens again for the 2012 season tomorrow 1 April. I know that there are lots of fabulous events already planned this year, and … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect, A Review

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

I’d been thinking about having one of my photos made up into a big print for a while now, so when the offer came to have one made up into a canvas print it made perfect sense to try it. … Continue reading →

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Castle Events – October and December

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I can’t believe it’s that time of the year again, and we are winding down to the end of season at the castle. It’s not exactly been great for weather during the Summer here, but we have had some sunny … Continue reading →

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Exam Doodle

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Inspired by news of Claire’s The Doodologist I have created a special doodle.  This doodle displays exam stress as you’ve probably already noticed.  This marks my further slip into the wibbly wobbly world of insanity   I blame Claire – … Continue reading →

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New Castle Purchase?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Since I haven’t managed to set up my property empire yet with either Tillycairn or Midmar Castles, how about Blair Castle, Ayrshire instead? Any takers?  It looks lovely inside…and it’s only 8 million. Blair Castle, Ayrshire Article about sale of … Continue reading →

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Fourth Blogoversary Time

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Good grief, it’s that time of year already!  Unfortunately, it being that time of year I may also implode from my studies. Be that as it may, let’s celebrate Eleanor and I’s blog still being here four years later So … Continue reading →

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Hello Breathing Space

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Well, for a short while at least.  It is now the holidays at Uni, and though I have essays to write it’s nice to have a short break to do something relaxing. I’ve also been taking a few days leave … Continue reading →

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Study Update

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

Ooops *shameful face* I completely forgot to update on my study/exams. I am pleased to say that I passed all my exams, and was offered and accepted a place on the MA History of Art, starting this September!  Scary times!  … Continue reading →

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The Necklace!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Due to requests, here is a small pic of my crystal necklace, which was inside the French chocolate box.  It’s not a great pic, but I hope to do some restoration to the necklace – so I will take a … Continue reading →

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Back in Business

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

Wow, it’s that time of the year again – and the castle re-opened on the 1 April for the 2010 season.  I can’t believe that it has come around again already!  The Winter has been very long, and the castle … Continue reading →

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