24 November 2015
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National Trust for Scotland unveils its programme of festive events
A seasonal tour of Culzean Castle and a holly-bedecked Threave House are just two of the festive events in store for this winter, as National Trust for Scotland unveils its festive programme for Christmas 2015. ...
National Trust for Scotland unveils its programme of festive events Images
A seasonal tour of Culzean Castle and a holly-bedecked Threave House are just two of the festive events in store for this winter, as National Trust for Scotland unveils its festive programme for Christmas 2015. And you can plan your own winter adventures with our guide to castles open during the winter months.
Edinburgh children Chloe Brown, Hannah Law, Euan and Luke Stevenson, Poppy and Lilly Duffy and Rory Willis (pictured above) grabbed Christmas by the antlers today as they launched the National Trust for Scotland’s festive programme at Gladstone’s Land on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
At Gladstone’s Land, the historic Old Town tenement is hostinng special family weekends throughout December, where young visitors can fly an owl, just like in Harry Potteer and enjoy craft activities, storytelling and festive treats. The event runs on selected dates throughout December and tickets cost £18.50.
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In Glasgow, Mrs Claus makes her annual visit to Pollok House where she keeps Christmas with all the trimmings. She’ll be on hand to take Christmas wishes back to the North Pole and perhaps to hand out a few early gifts too.Mrs Claus is visiting Pollok House from 28 November until 24 December and tickets cost £6 per child.
Santa, meanwhile, will be making a visit to Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway on 5 and 6 December. The beautiful baronial Threave House will be decked with holly, from the glorious garden outside and ready to welcome visitors of all ages. There will be Christmas crafts, music and mulled wine. Tickets cost £5.
In Ayrshire, Culzean Castle will be brought to life with characters from some best-loved fairytales and pantomimes for its Mission Snow event. Visitors will be asked to help collect snowflakes on their special seasonal tour round the castle and help make sure Culzean’s Christmas is white. The Magical Castle: Mission Snow runs on Sunday 6 and 13 December. Tickets cost £10 for adults, £7 for children, £30 for a family.
Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire is hosting a Candy Cane Christmas party on 12 and 13 December. With party games, Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa, this will be a fun-filled start to the festive season. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £12.50 for children.
Booking is essential for most events. Visit the National Trust for Scotland's website for details.
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Edinburgh children Chloe Brown, Hannah Law, Euan and Luke Stevenson, Poppy and Lilly Duffy and Rory Willis (pictured above) grabbed Christmas by the antlers today as they launched the National Trust for Scotland’s festive programme at Gladstone’s Land on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
At Gladstone’s Land, the historic Old Town tenement is hostinng special family weekends throughout December, where young visitors can fly an owl, just like in Harry Potteer and enjoy craft activities, storytelling and festive treats. The event runs on selected dates throughout December and tickets cost £18.50.
Santa, meanwhile, will be making a visit to Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway on 5 and 6 December. The beautiful baronial Threave House will be decked with holly, from the glorious garden outside and ready to welcome visitors of all ages. There will be Christmas crafts, music and mulled wine. Tickets cost £5.
In Ayrshire, Culzean Castle will be brought to life with characters from some best-loved fairytales and pantomimes for its Mission Snow event. Visitors will be asked to help collect snowflakes on their special seasonal tour round the castle and help make sure Culzean’s Christmas is white. The Magical Castle: Mission Snow runs on Sunday 6 and 13 December. Tickets cost £10 for adults, £7 for children, £30 for a family.
Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire is hosting a Candy Cane Christmas party on 12 and 13 December. With party games, Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa, this will be a fun-filled start to the festive season. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £12.50 for children.
Booking is essential for most events. Visit the National Trust for Scotland's website for details.
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