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Willow weaving

New! Dragonfly Willow Weaving Event

12/04/2024

Date: Wednesday, 7th August 2024
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Learn the craft of willow weaving with Christy Miles of 'Way of the Wild' Ranger and make a large, beautiful Dragonfly sculpture to display.

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    Our Lemon Drizzle: A slice of sunshine! ☀️ Thi Our Lemon Drizzle: A slice of sunshine! ☀️ This perennial favourite in our Tea Room is the perfect partner to a revitalising tea or expertly crafted barista coffee. Come treat yourself (no Gardens admission needed!).

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    Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems of Castle Kennedy Gardens. From our historic ruins to our stunning plant collections, there's something for everyone to enjoy and the best way to do it is with an annual membership. 

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    Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to suit all tastes.  Our veggie platter is one of our best sellers! Come and try it for yourself today. Open from 10am to 5pm daily.

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    👀 What's Blooming Now? Our Plant of Interest! 👀

Head to the Walled Garden to admire our current Plant of Interest: the delicate and beautiful Magnolia stellata! Its star-shaped flowers are a true sign of spring. 🌸

Keep an eye out, though! If you miss the Magnolia stellata's flowers (as it only lasts a couple of weeks), look for the equally beautiful Rhododendron augustinii. Either way, you're in for a floral delight!  Ask our friendly staff where to find these in our Gardens.

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    Last Day of Easter Egg Trails! 🐣 Don't miss you Last Day of Easter Egg Trails! 🐣 Don't miss your last chance to participate in our I-Spy and Easter Egg Trails! 

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    Did you know our Tea Room serves local, home made Did you know our Tea Room serves local, home made and Scottish food? 🐮  We pride ourselves on supporting local businesses and farmers with as much produce as close to home as possible. 

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