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Come along on Sunday 26th May when Scone Palace will be visited by some Jacobite clansmen. The Alba Adventure Company will perform a living history presentation explaining about these fearsome Jacobites warriors and their fight to restore the Stuart Kings to the throne and the infamous rebellions of 1715 and 1745. Dressed in traditional costumes of this time and demonstrating weapons they would have used, this light hearted but informative presentation is designed to appeal to both young and old and is sure to be an atmospheric event.

Performances will take place at 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm, and between the shows performers will interact with visitors.

‘Grounds only’ admission charge applies - £6.00 adults, £5.40 concessions, £4.20 children and families £25.00.

Every year we hold the world bottle smashing championship here at the Cairn o' Mohr winery. Come along and take on the challenge. Fun for all, with food, a bar and the bottelum competition for the kids.

Enjoy this special day of fibre work, food and fun. Demonstrations and exhibits, nettle fibre processing & spinning, textile art together with all kinds of nettle food, drink and toiletries

To celebrate National Shooting Week which runs 25th May-2nd June Hopetoun Estate is inviting everyone to give shooting a go at their Clay Open Day on Sunday 2nd June.

The Clay Open Day is open to anyone who wants to try shooting clays for the first time. Clay shooting is the art of shooting special flying targets, known as clay pigeons or clay targets, with a shotgun. The sport has seen a huge increase in popularity after Britain’s gold medal success in the London Olympics 2012.

Hopetoun Clays have been operating clay shooting activities for almost three years and all shooting takes place in very heart of the Estate, less than a mile from Hopetoun House in South Queensferry. All participants will receive a full safety induction and beginner’s lesson including the shooting of 10 targets for £10 per person.

Hopetoun’s Clay Open Day takes place on the Estate off Abercorn Road between 10am and 3pm on Sunday 2nd June. The minimum age for participants is 10 years old and all under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To guarantee availability participants are encouraged to register their session in advance of the open day by emailing their contact details to hopetounclays@hopetoun.co.uk or calling the Estate Office on 0131 3311546. Spaces may also be available on the day itself but cannot be guaranteed.

For more information on what to expect visit www.hopetounclays.co.uk and watch the introductory video on clay shooting.

Join us from 7th - 9th June for an amazing and colourful day out amongst some of the most creative makers in clay from around Europe, as Potfest returns to Scone Palace for its 16th year in Scotland.

‘Potfest at the Palace’ will be held in a tented village within the Gardens of Scone Palace and offers a great opportunity to meet the potters, get inspired and buy direct from makers.

The show will be open daily from 10am - 5pm

Admission prices will be announced in later in 2013.


www.potfest.co.uk

Strathmore Highland Games
Sunday 9th June 2012

Our annual gathering set against the stunning backdrop of the Glamis Castle gives you all the caber tossing, hammer throwing and tug o' war action you'd expect from a top Highland Games.

You can even take part in the track and field events or just relax and enjoy the bagpiping competition and Highland dance championships.

The event is held in the foreground of Glamis Castle and access to the gardens is free with your event ticket.

In additional all Highland Games visitors are entitled to a guided tour of Glamis Castle for £5.


Tickets:
Event Prices - TBC

Castle Grounds Free of Charge with Highland Games Ticket.

Castle Tour Special Offer with Highland Games Ticket - £5.00 per person.


Event Timings:
From 12.00 noon – 6.00pm


For general event information please visit:
www.glamis-castle.co.uk


For further information and TRADE STAND enquiries and ENTRY FORMS please contact the Highland Games Secretary:
Theresa Hill
07703 007 372
E: Strathsec@hotmail.co.uk

Take part in one of our most popular activities – den building!

2pm to 3.30pm
£2.50 per child, accompanying adult free

Discover what amphibians are resident at Drumlanrig and what they are up to at this time of year.

1pm to 2.30pm

Adults £6, children £3.50
Booking essential www.drumlanrig.com

With tie dye, there are many patterns and effects possible and during this two day workshop as many as possible will be explored. This step by step introduction will give you the confidence to create your own designed fabrics especially for your patchwork and embroidery textile projects. Amy will show you how to tie, twist, sew and fold to achieve traditional and contemporary looking patterns. Amy will be teaching you how to dye with both cold water and natural dyes. You will make a comprehensive range of samples on cotton to take home. Please expect to pay £5 to Amy to cover the cost of all dyes, cotton and tying string, tools and equipment.

Price of £100 includes tuition, refreshments and homemade lunch both days.

For further details and other workshops please visit

http://www.burnbraehol.co.uk/workshops/programme.php
or phone Yvette on 01573 225570

Come and experiment, be inspired and have fun in our friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Let’s treat our resident invertebrates by building them a hotel. Using natural materials, build a layered habitat that will attract all manner of insects.

2pm to 4pm

Adults £6, children £3.50
Booking essential www.drumlanrig.com