Wednesday the 30th of July
| Visit Upper Deeside - Braemar Castle and Mar Lodge Estate | |
| A chance to enjoy guided tours around two of
Upper Deeside’s historical homes: Braemar Castle and Mar Lodge,
managed by Braemar Community Ltd and The National Trust for Scotland
respectively Braemar Castle is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration programme and only recently re-opened to the public. |
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| Built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl
of Mar and owned for the past 250 years by the Farquharsons of
Invercauld, the Castle is filled with the day to day furnishings and
personal memorabilia of the family. Mar Lodge and Estate have been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1995. The house was built in 1895 for Queen Victoria but older settlement on the estate go back many centuries. The 29,340 hectare estate includes land which has a number of national and international natural heritage designations, a wealth of important archaeological sites and five listed buildings, including the lodge itself. |
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| Leader: Braemar
Community Volunteers & Mar Lodge Estate Rangers Meet Point: Victory Hall Aboyne Meet Time: 9.30am - 5pm Distance: 1 mile / 2 km Grading / Ascent: Easy Charge p/p: £8 - Includes entrance to castle. |
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| The Man Who Planted Trees | |
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A captivating adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental cult classic.
A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and
transform a barren wasteland. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling. An unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. This performance is part of the programme for the 7th International EUROPARC Junior Ranger Camp 2008 which is being held at Glen Tanar and is being funded by Cairngorms National Park Authority, LEADER and SNH. |
| Location: Deeside
Community Centre Theatre at 8pm. Tickets available at Reception Desk Tel. 013398 86222 Cost: £5 adult £2.50 children |
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