Category Archives: Places to go

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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Carol Concerts at Castle Fraser

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Still can’t quite believe the castle season has ended already.  Here, however, is the carol concerts flyer for info. for early December. Don’t leave it too late, they’re very popular and often sell out!

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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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Virtual Tours

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The National Trust for Scotland I discovered recently has been putting online some virtual tours of their properties.  The particular reason I noticed is that they did one for the view from the top of the tower at the castle. … Continue reading →

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Help Save Hartlebury Castle

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Can you help Hartlebury? I’ve been meaning to talk about Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire for a while.  Not heard of Hartlebury before?  Well, if you’re a fan of historic buildings that you should find out more about it now! The Hartlebury … 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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Field Trips Galore!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Just a quick hello, to thank everyone who has supported me with my study and exams recently – I passed with flying colours! I am now doing several more History of Art and Scottish History courses.  I thought my regular … Continue reading →

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The Children of Green Knowe

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

One Christmas when I was a child, I remember watching a TV programme set in a beautiful country house (makes so much sense now, lol), with ghost children and a scary moving statue of St. Christopher. I never managed to … Continue reading →

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The Castle Ghosts Series

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

As an addendum to my previous post, I remembered watching a series about castle hauntings on the Discovery channel some years ago. I know that there are many ghost-type programmes out there, some better than others.  I did enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Jousting at Castle Fraser

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

See you there!

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