Category Archives: Places to go

Summer Visits

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

I managed to have some long overdue time off recently, and guess what?  I managed to squeeze in some castle visits!  Big surprise there eh?! I went up to re-visit Huntly Castle, which is always a good one for a … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Haunted by Venice?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

For some reason at the beginning of this week, for at least three nights in a row I dreamt about Venice.  Why?  I just don’t know.  I haven’t watched, read, looked at or otherwise done anything remotely involving Venice.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice at the Theatre

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

I was lucky enough on Monday to get to see the first night of Pride and Prejudice, which was being performed at His Majesty’s Theatre, and starring Susan Hampshire as Mrs Bennet. Those of you who have been reading this … Continue reading →

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Haddo’s Christmas Fair

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

It’s that time of the year again, and we made our annual visit to Haddo House’s Christmas Fair.  A chance to Christmas shop, or indeed, to treat yourself! I made another quick trip to the new collectibles shop and bagged … Continue reading →

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Bletchley Park

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

Some of you will already of heard of Bletchley. World War II Codebreakers Spies Some simply because the Victorian house is amazing also. Or maybe even because you saw the film Enigma, and wanted to know more about the codebreakers. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Events At Castle Fraser

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

Yes, it’s that time of the year again where I give you the details of our Christmas events at the castle. This year we will be having our traditional carols week, plus a family fun weekend.  Please see poster with … Continue reading →

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(Near) End of Season Castle Update

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

I can’t believe how fast the year has gone – and it’s that time again, when the end of castle season looms. Hmm, update, well… The Castle Fraser Restaurant has been up and running since August, and I’m told is … Continue reading →

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A Few Loose Ends

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Here’s the part where I finally get to update on lots of things that I’ve been either doing or attempting to do this year. With reference to castle visits.  I managed to visit Delgatie Castle again, and it was sunny … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Castle Visits

Posted on August 1, 2009 by

I completely forgot to update on the results of my castle poll from June. Apart from the one or two of you that voted ‘Other’ and didn’t specify where (doh), the top castles were: Cairness House Balmoral Castle Glamis Castle … Continue reading →

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The Mowgli Stories

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

This year Illyria are back with The Mowgli Stories (adapted from The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling). They are touring the area again, but will be at the Castle on Friday 21 August 2009.  I have added the poster below, … Continue reading →

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