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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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    Delicious bites for little explorers! 🍽️ Our Delicious bites for little explorers! 🍽️ Our Tea Room offers a fantastic kids' menu, perfect for refuelling after a day of adventure in the gardens. Remember, no admission payment needed to dine with us. Winning!

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    Your challenge, should you choose to accept it! 🤔 Join our Garden Ranger next Saturday, August 9th, for Den Building (11am) and Camp Fires (2pm)! Learn clever techniques to build brilliant dens and safely cook tasty campfire treats. 

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    Summer adventures continue! ☀️ With wide-open Summer adventures continue! ☀️ With wide-open spaces and endless trails, Castle Kennedy Gardens is the perfect place for kids to run free and explore.

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    Get ready for an adventure! 🌳 Our Garden Ranger Get ready for an adventure! 🌳 Our Garden Ranger is back on Saturday, August 9th, for Den Building (11am) and Camp Fires (2pm)!

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    Planning a late summer escape? 🏡 Our comfortabl Planning a late summer escape? 🏡 Our comfortable holiday cottages offer the perfect base for exploring Castle Kennedy Gardens and the stunning beauty of Southern Scotland. 

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    Birds of Prey Day! 🦅 KG Hawks are here at Castl Birds of Prey Day! 🦅 KG Hawks are here at Castle Kennedy Gardens TODAY from 10am-4pm! 

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    Get ready for majestic encounters! 🦅 Tomorrow, Get ready for majestic encounters! 🦅 Tomorrow, Sunday, July 27th, KG Hawks Birds of Prey Rescue and Education Services are here from 10am-5pm! 

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    Get creative and get cooking! 🎨🔥 Join our Ga Get creative and get cooking! 🎨🔥 Join our Garden Ranger TODAY for Dream Catchers (11am) and Campfire Cooking (2pm)! 

Build, weave, and learn to make tasty campfire snacks. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins. 

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    Walled Garden Walk Today! 🌿 Join our Head Garde Walled Garden Walk Today! 🌿 Join our Head Gardener at 2pm for a fascinating tour of the Walled Garden, showcasing burgeoning displays of Choysia, Kolkitzia, and more! 

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    Catch some wonderful dreams (and learn to make the Catch some wonderful dreams (and learn to make them)! 🌙 Our Garden Ranger is leading a Dream Catchers event tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23rd, at 11am! 

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    Feathered Friends & Scaly Sights! 🦅 Mark your c Feathered Friends & Scaly Sights! 🦅 Mark your calendars! KG Hawks Birds of Prey are visiting Castle Kennedy Gardens on Sunday, July 27th! 

Meet an exotic Mongolian Steppe Eagle, a huge American Redtail Hawk, a stunning Western Screech Owl and many more. 

*Free workshops at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3pm. Get ready for a wild day! 

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    School holiday activities!🌙 Our Garden Ranger i School holiday activities!🌙 Our Garden Ranger is leading a Dream Catchers event Wednesday, July 23rd, at 11am! 

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    Guided Walk Thursday 24th July.. Join our Head Gar Guided Walk Thursday 24th July.. Join our Head Gardener at 2pm to wander the Walled Garden. Jump online to grab your tickets today. 

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    Delve into the Walled Garden! 🌳 Join our Head G Delve into the Walled Garden! 🌳 Join our Head Gardener tomorrow, Thursday, July 17th, for a special guided walk at 2pm! 

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    Mid-summer vibrancy! 🌼 Our Gardens are truly fl Mid-summer vibrancy! 🌼 Our Gardens are truly flourishing, with new colours and textures emerging daily. Take a leisurely stroll and discover the beauty of July at Castle Kennedy Gardens. 

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    Curtain Up! It's 'Wind in the Willows' Day! 🎭 J Curtain Up! It's 'Wind in the Willows' Day! 🎭 Join us TONIGHT at Castle Kennedy Gardens for Immersion Theatre's fantastic performance! Grounds open at 5:30 pm, show starts 6:30 pm. 

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    It's almost showtime! ✨ Tomorrow, Friday, July 1 It's almost showtime! ✨ Tomorrow, Friday, July 11th, join us for Immersion Theatre's spectacular 'Wind in the Willows'! 

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    🌺WIN A FAMILY PASS🌺 to our Open Air Theatre 🌺WIN A FAMILY PASS🌺 to our Open Air Theatre performance of Wind in the Willows this Friday.  All you have to do is answer this simple question -  Where does Toad live?  Put your answer in the comments. 
 
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    Your challenge, should you choose to accept it! 🤔 Join our Garden Ranger next Saturday, August 9th, for Den Building (11am) and Camp Fires (2pm)! Learn clever techniques to build brilliant dens and safely cook tasty campfire treats.

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    Get ready for an adventure! 🌳 Our Garden Ranger is back on Saturday, August 9th, for Den Building (11am) and Camp Fires (2pm)!

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