What's On August

WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND STONEHAVEN W/C 4TH AUGUST Wednesday 6th August Midnight Swim Stonehaven Outdoor Pool 10 p.m. – midnight Stonehaven Thursday 7th August Homestead High School Choir (Wisconsin USA) In Concert Dunnottar Church at 7.30 p.m. Concert featuring the Homestead High School Choir plus Claire Telford accompanied by George Donald. Tickets available from Stonehaven Tourist Information Centre.  Adults £8.50 / Concession £7.00. Coaches from The Square from 6.30 p.m. In association with Aberdeen International Youth Festival,  Stonehaven Rotary Club and Dunnottar Church. Stonehaven Friday 8th August Stonehaven Folk Club Heugh Hotel, Westfield Road from 8.30 p.m. Stonehaven Saturday 9th August Stonehaven Country Music Club Station Hotel, Arduthie Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome. Stonehaven Sat 2nd to Sun 10th August Stonehaven Art Club Annual Exhibition Town Hall 10 – 5 Monday - Saturday & 12 – 4.30 Sunday.  Admission free. Stonehaven Saturday 9th August Red Moss of Netherley Come on a guided tour of one of the best active raised bogs in the UK. Plants and dragonflies (if sunny!) uniquely adapted to this specialised habitat should make this an inspired visit. Wellies recommended. Places limited - book early. Contact 01569 768292 Netherley Sunday 10th August Car Boot Sale Market Square 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stonehaven WHAT’S ON IN THE SURROUNDING AREA W/C 4TH AUGUST Wednesday 30th July to Friday 8th August Aberdeen International Youth Festival The world's leading festival of youth arts, Aberdeen International Youth Festival is a unique platform for young talent and a celebration of youthful creativity and innovation. See brochure at desk for further details or website www.aiyf.org Various venues Monday 4th August Arbuthnott House Open Day Near Laurencekirk (located off B967 Inverbervie - Fordoun Rd) Conducted tours between 2 – 5 p.m. Admission£5. Garden is open all year 9 – 5.  Adults £2.50 Children £1.  No dogs. Arbuthnott Wednesday 6th August Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties Pitmedden Garden A closer look at the creepy crawlies living at Pitmedden. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Booking is essential. Times: 2.30pm-4pm. Price:NTS member child £2.50, non-member child £3.50, all adults £1.00 Contact:Tel. 0844 493 2167. Pitmedden    Wednesday 6th August A Walk In The Garden Crathes Castle and Garden Enjoy the warm colours of late summer on this informative tour through the Walled Garden with the Head Gardener. High tea available in the Horsemill Restaurant at 5.30 p.m. followed by Garden Walk at 7 p.m. Booking essential on 0844 493 2166 Crathes Wednesday 6th August Pondamonium – Children’s Activities Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve Discover the variety of creatures living in out purpose built dipping pond  10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Centre Montrose Thursday 7th August Children’s Event – Bird Bonanza Crathes Castle Garden and Estate Follow our bird quiz, make a bird box and watch birds feeding. Two sessions, either from 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. NTS Members Adults £1 Children £2.50 Non members Adults £1 Children £3.50 £4 additional charge if you want to make a bird box to take home. Booking is essential on 0844 493 2167 Crathes Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August Grand Scottish Prom & Grand Opera Prom The Prom is one of the highlights of the season at Glamis Castle, its popularity growing over the past 13 years. The Prom Picnic Concert is enjoyed by thousands on the lawns in front of the Castle, and both evenings end with a grand firework finale. Glamis Saturday 9th August Caledonian Railways Diesel Saturday! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF Rekindle memories or see what it was really like to travel in days gone by with our heritage diesel loco's and carriages. The railway is running five trains a day  from 10.20am to 3.55pm. Fares: Adult £5 Senior £4 Child £3. Tel 01356 622992 Brechin Sunday 10th August Caledonian Railways Steam Sunday! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF Take a leisurely ride to Bridge of Dun on one of our steam hauled trains. The Angus countryside is magnificent at this time of year, so you may like to include a trip to the National Trust property at House of Dun during your visit. This is a mere 20 minute walk from our station, and you can jump on a later train to return to Brechin. Fares: Adult £5 Senior £4 Child £3. Tel 01356 622992 Brechin     WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND STONEHAVEN W/C 11TH AUGUST Wed 13th August Midnight Swim Stonehaven Outdoor Pool 10 p.m. – midnight Stonehaven Wed 13th August Go Wild in the Woods on Wednesdays - Mini beast hunt Dunnottar Woodland Park This event is for 5 year olds and over. Wear old clothes & expect to get dirty! From 14.00 – 15.30. Free. Meet Quarry Car Park, Dunnottar. Tel 01466 794161 to book a place Stonehaven Thursday 14th August Folk Music Session Belvedere Hotel from 8 p.m. All welcome Stonehaven Friday 15th August Stonehaven Folk Club Heugh Hotel, Westfield Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome Stonehaven Saturday 16th  August Toe The Line at Stonehaven Country Music Club Station Hotel, Arduthie Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome. Stonehaven Saturday 16th  August Live Music with Stoneybroke Belvedere Hotel, Evan Street All welcome Stonehaven Sunday 17th August MRI Harbour Festival Stonehaven Harbour from 12 noon – 4 p.m. Seafood Cookery, Cliffside Rescue, Scenic Boat Trips, Entertainment, Music and Food etc. Contact: Ann Laing – Tel 01569 765768 Stonehaven Sunday 17th August Car Boot Sale Market Square 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stonehaven WHAT’S ON IN THE SURROUNDING AREA W/C 11TH AUGUST Monday 11th to Sunday 17th August Exhibition – Grays School of Art Crathes Castle and Garden We are delighted that Crathes has been chosen as the venue to display an exhibition of the work of students who are graduating from the school of art. Times 10.00 – 15.00 Crathes Wednesday 13th August Children’s Walk: Spiders Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate Come and find these fascinating creatures and learn about their long legged way of life. Children’s walks are aimed at 5 to 12 year olds. Times:2.30-4.00pm Price:NTS Members Adults £1.00, Children £2.50 Non-members Adults £1.00, Children £3.50 Booking is essential. Phone 0844 493 2167 Crathes Wed 13th August Baywatch – Guided Walk Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve Watch the birds and animals of Montrose Bay as you walk from Ferryden to Scurdiness Lighthouse.  10 a.m. a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Meet at Victoria Square, Ferryden, Montrose Montrose Thursday 14th August Ballater Highland Games Monaltrie Park from 12.30-17.30 Traditional Highland games instituted 1864 including dancing, piping, field events, heavy events, pipe bands, licensed refreshments tent and children’s fun fair. Adult £6, Child £2, Parking £1. Tel: 01339 755771 Ballater Thursday 14th August Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch Castle Fraser Enjoy a harvest supper followed by a talk about bats & then a stroll around the castle grounds to watch the bats emerge. Access suitable for people with disabilities, please phone for further details. Times:6.45-9.30pm Price:All tickets £19.50. Booking essential. Phone 0844 493 2167 Sauchen Saturday 16th August Johnshaven Fish Festival From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fun for all the family: exhibitions, music, raft race, entertainments, stalls etc. Johnshaven Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August Arbroath Sea Fest With fresh fish markets, boat trips around the cliffs and the historic lighthouse as well as cookery demonstrations, family-orientated displays and exhibitions, there is something for everyone at this popular festival of the sea. From 10 a .m. – 5 p.m. Arbroath Saturday 16th August F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)Craft Fair Banchory Town Hall Free Entry. Further Information. Phone 01224 770943 Banchory Sat 16th & Sun 17th August Traditional Craft Weekend Angus Folk Museum Times:2 pm-4pm Free entry. Enquiries 0844 493 2141 Forfar Saturday 16th August Caledonian Railways Diesel Saturday! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF The railway is running an intensive timetable of five trains a day  from 10.20am to 3.55pm. Fares: Adult £5 Senior £4 Child £3. Tel 01356 622992 Brechin Sat16th &  Sun 17th August Deeside Steam and Vintage Club Annual Rally Milton of Crathes from 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Vehicle Parades, Tractor Demos, Auto Jumble, Bouncy Castle, Pipe Band etc. Crathes Sunday 17th August Caledonian Railways Steam Sunday! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF Take a leisurely ride to Bridge of Dun on one of our steam hauled trains. You may like to include a trip to the National Trust property at House of Dun during your visit. This is a mere twenty minute walk from our station, and you can jump on a later train to return to Brechin. Fares: Adult £5 Senior £4 Child £3. Tel 01356 622992           Brechin   WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND STONEHAVEN W/C 25TH AUGUST Friday 29th  August Stonehaven Folk Club Heugh Hotel, Westfield Road from 8.30 p.m. Stonehaven Saturday 30th August Live Music with Gibby McNaught Belvedere Hotel, Evan Street All welcome Stonehaven Saturday 30th August The Steve James Band at Stonehaven Country Music Club Station Hotel, Arduthie Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome. Stonehaven Saturday 30th August Summer Flower Show Stonehaven Town Hall From 10.30– 16.00. Displays of vegetables, fruits, flowers and floral art. Tea Room and Sales Table. Adults £1/Kids free Stonehaven Sunday 31st August Car Boot Sale Market Square 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stonehaven       WHAT’S ON IN THE SURROUNDING AREA W/C 25TH AUGUST Monday 25th August Arbuthnott House Open Day Near Laurencekirk (located off B967 Inverbervie-Fordoun Road) Conducted tours between 2 – 5 p.m. Admission£5. The garden is open all year 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Admission: Adults £2.50 Children £1.  Please no dogs Arbuthnott Wednesday 27th August A Walk In The Garden Crathes Castle and Garden As summer draws to an end and autumn approaches, join the Head Gardener for an afternoon walk in the garden.  Meet beside the garden kiosk at 2 p.m. Normal garden admission applies – NTS members free. Crathes Wednesday 27th August Guided Walk Leith Hall In aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme. Come and enjoy a evening guided walk through our lovely gardens, with Toby Loveday, Head Gardener, and then afterwards enjoy relaxing and chatting over a cup of tea or coffee and a scone in our tearoom, which we will open especially for you! Times:7:30pm - 9:00pm Price:£5.00 Booking essential. Please telephone 01464 831216 Rhynie Saturday 30th August RNLI Mini Cruise Join a Northlink Ferry and cruise from Aberdeen to Johnshaven in aid of RNLI funds. Watch the Aberdeen lifeboat carry out a training session and see Dunnottar Castle and Fowlsheugh Bird Reserve from a different viewpoint. Adults £25 / Children £15 /Infants free. Price includes lunch and tea/coffee. Details from Stonehaven Visitor Information Centre Aberdeen     Saturday 30th August Flower Show The Village Hall See spectacular floral presentations, art and craft demonstrations and horticultural wonders Johnshaven Saturday 30th August Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF Join us at Caledonian Railway for a great family day out when the most famous Tank Engine of all comes to visit! Please phone for further details. Tel 01356 622992 / 01561 377760 / 07840 110300. Brechin Saturday 30th August A Festival of Flowers and Music Crathes Castle and Garden Spectacular themed floral displays combined with music throughout the castle. Time 10.30 – 3.30 Crathes Saturday 30th August Harvest Bounty: Sunflowers and Stripes Drum Castle, Garden & Estate Saturday 30 August 2008 Flower arranging workshop including walk, soup lunch and flower class. A great day out. Times:11am - 3pm. Price:TBC Booking essential, 0844 493 2167 Drumoak Sunday 31st August Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine! The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7AF Join us at Caledonian Railway for a great family day out when the most famous Tank Engine of all comes to visit! Please phone for further details. Tel 01356 622992 / 01561 377760 / 07840 110300. Brechin Sunday 31st August A Festival of Flowers and Music Crathes Castle and Garden Spectacular themed floral displays combined with music, from Banchory Strathspey and Reel Society, throughout the castle. Time 10.30 – 3.30 Crathes Sunday 31st August Harvest Festival Drum Castle, Garden & Estate Join our popular family scarecrow competition. Prizes for the scarecrow most likely to scare crows and for 'Mr Green', the recycled scarecrow. Judging at 4pm. Bulb and hardy plant sale. Cults Academy ceilidh band - 2.30pm. Times:12.30pm - 4.30pm. Normal garden entries apply plus £2 per scarecrow entry. Drumoak Sunday 31st August Ice and Fire St Cyrus National Nature Reserve The reserve has had an eventful life. From its days near the equator to volcanic eruptions and ice ages.  Celebrate the start of Scottish Geology Month with a stroll through the reserve and travel back in time to uncover clues to St Cyrus’ past hidden in the cliffs and dunes.  Time 2 – 3.45 p.m. Booking essential.  Phone 01674 830736.  All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. St Cyrus