Category Archives: Places to go

A Steamy Weekend

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

Well, that will get me either the very wrong, or very right readers! Most of you will have guessed I’m actually talking about the Steam and Vintage Fair at the Castle at the weekend. WOW.  What a turnout (thank you!), … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on June 5, 2009 by

June is a very busy time of the year for me in the day job, so when I can I’m already planning some things to do during July and early August and to take some time off to do them. … Continue reading →

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The Homecoming Steam & Vintage Fair Comes to the Castle in June

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

The annual Steam and Vintage Fair is back at Castle Fraser this June, for Homecoming 2009. It will take place during the weekend of 20-21 June, 10.30-4.30 Saturday, and 10.30-4.00 on Sunday. You can check out their website for more … Continue reading →

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The End of An Era

Posted on April 5, 2009 by

Been thinking about some family friends of ours in Austria, who have now retired.  They shut up their family run hotel for the last time on the 31 March. Wishing them a wonderful retirement, plus cue gratuitous Kitzbuehel picture.  One … Continue reading →

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Castle Fraser Opening for 2009

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

Well, it’s that time of the year again – the castle will be re-opening for the 2009 season very shortly. The NTS have made many changes in the way that properties are open this year, so please find our new … Continue reading →

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Round-Up of Castle and Historic Houses Visits 2008

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

It was a good year for visits in 2008, and I thought I would re-visit this briefly as the new season will soon be upon us! I managed to visit and photograph 54 properties and ruins August-October alone.  This is … Continue reading →

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Bigstones, Stone Circles of the UK

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Many of you more long term bloggers may remember Chris of Thermal‘s website about stone circles/ancient sites. After some time, the website has been completely overhauled, and you might want to check it out.  It is not completely finished yet, … Continue reading →

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Van Dyck Exhibition

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Continuing from my last moment of exhibition excitement, I recently discovered that the Tate is staging a Van Dyck Exhibition. How gorgeous!  Anyone that has visited the Royal Palaces in the UK must have seen his work, and I love … Continue reading →

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Thanks Sister Wendy!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

I was fortunate enough, a few weeks ago to come across a book called 1000 Masterpieces by Sister Wendy Beckett.  It is a huge hardback book, full of information and of course, the 1000 paintings.  In fact, it is your … Continue reading →

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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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