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SUMMARY:Winter Dinner - Sherbrooke Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 17th January for our Winter Dinner at the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel\, in Glasgow’s South Side. Sherbrooke Castle was built in 1896 in the Scots baronial style for Glasgow builder John Morrison. We will have exclusive use of the private dining room\, where we will enjoy drinks and an excellent three-course dinner. You are most welcome to invite guests. \nClosing date for bookings is 31st December. \nOur three-course dinner with tea or coffee will cost £37 per head (see the menu)\, and you will pay this direct to the hotel along with any drinks purchased on the evening. Rooms for an overnight stay at the hotel cost £145 per room including breakfast.  If you would like to stay\, please book direct with the hotel in good time\, as rooms are not being held for us. \n  \n 
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/january-dinner-sherbrooke-castle/
LOCATION:Sherbrooke Castle Hotel\, 11 Sherbrooke Avenue\, Bellahouston\, Glasgow\, G41 4PG
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T170000
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SUMMARY:SCA Conference - Scotland’s Castles: Use Them or Lose Them - 9th October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Scottish Castles Association Conference\, Scotland’s Castles: Use Them or Lose Them\, as we explore how current planning process can be applied to encourage more people to restore and re-use Scottish castles and other historic buildings. \nHeld with the support of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and fellow heritage organisations\, the conference is open to everyone with an interest in castles – restorers\, planners\, historians\, craftspeople\, conservation professionals and castle enthusiasts. \nWe will explore today’s challenges and opportunities\, ranging from the impact of climate change to the benefits that castles bring to communities. Hear from speakers from HES\, the National Trust for Scotland\, the Landmark Trust and the King’s Foundation\, as well as individual restorers and researchers and international commentators. \nThis is an opportunity to network\, share experience and contribute ideas. The conclusions from the day will be taken forward by a working group to help reach consensus on how planning process can be applied to provide a useful and sustainable future for Scotland’s built heritage. \nThe venue is the Engine Shed\, the HES dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling. View the conference programme. Tickets cost £74 per person\, including lunch and light refreshments. \nBook now and help safeguard the future of Scotland’s castles. \n\nFind the venue with what3words: foods.spin.blunt\nRead our guide to using what3words
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/sca-conference-day-one-october-2025/
LOCATION:The Engine Shed\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Autumn Castles Tour – Aberdeenshire\, in the footsteps of Robert Bogdan
DESCRIPTION:Aberdeenshire can boast more castles per square mile than any other Scottish county\, and while we won’t manage to tour all 263 in the space of a weekend\, we will be visiting those that were special to our former Chair\, Robert Bogdan\, from our base at the lovely Pittodrie House Hotel. \nConfirmed visits include Crathes Castle (accompanied by James Burnett of Leys)\, House of Monymusk (interior tour)\, the Fetternear Bishop’s Palace\, Barra Castle (exterior)\, Pitcaple Castle (exterior)\, Craig Castle (interior) and Druminnor Castle (interior). A full itinerary will be sent to participants nearer the time. \nOur tour will depart from Pittodrie House Hotel at 08:45 on Saturday and we anticipate returning by 17:30. Sunday timing will be similar. \nThe tour is open to SCA Members only. The ticket price of £100.00 includes all entrance fees (with the exception of Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland properties)\, transport to and from tour castles and lunch on both days.* \nWe will enjoy a private dinner at Pittodrie House on Saturday night: the menu and price will be circulated in due course. The dinner will be open to members – including those who are not attending the tour – and their guests. \nAlthough Pittodrie House is no longer holding rooms for us\, the hotel will honour the negotiated SCA rate\, subject to availability. You will be responsible for booking your accommodation and settling the bill with the hotel. \n*Please note that if you are not a National Trust for Scotland member that there will be an additional cost of £11.00 per person\, for the Crathes tour. \n Tour numbers are limited\, so please book and make payment early to avoid disappointment. Bookings will be confirmed when payment is received. \nBooking closes: 13th September. \n\nFind the venue with what3words: refutes.demanding.implanted\nRead our guide to using what3words
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/autumn-castles-tour-aberdeenshire-in-the-footsteps-of-robert-bogdan/
LOCATION:Pittodrie House\, Chapel of Garioch\, Inverurie\, AB51 5HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic – Duns Castle
DESCRIPTION:We will be picnicking at the glorious Duns Castle in Berwickshire\, at the invitation of Alick and Aline Hay of Duns. We will also enjoy a tour of the castle\, which dates from the 14th century and which has been home to the Hay family since 1696. \nFor SCA Members with their families and friends. \nBooking closes: 14th August. \n\n\nFind the venue with what3words: swanky.bring.recorders\nRead our guide to using what3words
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/summer-picnic-duns-castle/
LOCATION:Duns Castle\, Duns Castle Estate\, Duns\, Berwickshire\, Scottish Borders\,\, TD11 3NW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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SUMMARY:Visit to Bonshaw Tower
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Claire Irving of Bonshaw have invited us to Bonshaw\, Kirtlebridge\, for an exclusive tour of the tower\, the Georgian house and the extensive gardens. The magnificent 16th century Scottish Border peel tower has been the seat of the Irving family for nearly 900 years \nFor SCA members. \nBooking closes: 3rd July.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/visit-to-bonshaw-tower/
LOCATION:Bonshaw Tower\, Kirtlebridge\, Dumfries and Galloway\, DG11 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20250811T122601Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Castles Study Tour - Ayrshire
DESCRIPTION:We will be visiting 13 magnificent castles in Ayrshire and we would love you to join us. We have a brilliant line-up of castle visits already confirmed: \nOn Saturday we will visit: Cassillis Castle\, Kirkmichael House\, Cloncaird Castle\, Old Dalquharran Castle and Penkill Castle. \nOur Sunday tour will take us to: Thomaston Castle\, Carleton Castle\, Kirkhill Castle\, Bargany House and Killochan Castle. \nOur base will be the Western House Hotel in Ayr. \nA full itinerary will be sent to those book a place on the tour. \nBooking Deadline: Saturday 12 April
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/spring-castles-study-tour-ayrshire/
LOCATION:Western Hotel\, Craigie Road\,\, Ayr\, KA8 OHA
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T143000
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SUMMARY:Our AGM at Culdees Castle
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to our AGM which will be held on at Culdees Castle\, near Crieff\, by kind permission of Rob and Tracey Beaton\, whose restoration project features in Channel 4’s Restoration Nation. \nYour voice matters and we would love to share our exciting plans for the future with you – and hear your views.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/our-agm-at-culdees-castle/
LOCATION:Culdees Castle\, Culdees Castle\, Muthill\, Perthshire\, PH5 2BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T143000
DTSTAMP:20250811T125116Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Dalhousie Castle
DESCRIPTION:We have been kindly invited to Dalhousie Castle\, at Bonnyrigg\, near Edinburgh\, by Dr Mike Clark. \nNow a hotel known for its splendid hospitality\, Dalhousie has a history reaching back 800 years. It is currently closed for major refurbishment – and we have been offered the chance to explore parts of the castle that are not usually accessible to guests\, including two hidden rooms and the bottle dungeon. Mike says: “It’s quite the project to take on: many different eras of construction\, and lots to uncover.” He says we may be able to “help me appreciate details I may have missed – I imagine there are many people in the group much more cognisant of this than I am!” \nWe will meet at Dalhousie at 11am\, and after our exploration Mike has generously invited us all to stay for a light lunch as his guests. We will depart after lunch.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/visit-to-dalhousie-castle/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Castle\, Bonnyrigg\, Edinburgh\, EH19 3JB
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20250811T124903Z
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SUMMARY:January Dinner - Carberry Tower
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Dinner at the lovely Carberry Tower\, near Edinburgh – Carberry’s storied history reaches back to the 15th century. We will have exclusive use of the Elphinstone Dining Room and the Library\, where we will enjoy drinks and an excellent two-course dinner. You are most welcome to invite guests. \nClosing date for bookings is Friday 10th January. \nOvernight stay discount available: If you would like to stay at the hotel\, we have negotiated a 10% discount on the bedroom tariff for those who book directly with the hotel and advise that they are SCA members.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/january-dinner-carberry-tower/
LOCATION:Carberry Tower\, Musselburgh\, EH21 8PY
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20250811T204134Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Castles Tour: The Black Isle and Nairnshire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Autumn Tour to the Black Isle and Nairnshire – there are no less than ten new castles we have never visited before\, so whether this is your first tour with us\, or you’ve lost count of how many you’ve been on\, there will be something of interest for everyone. \nCastles already confirmed include Moniack Castle\, Red Castle\, Dingwall Castle\, Tulloch Castle\, Castle Leod\, Castle Foulis\, Fairburn Tower\, Cawdor Castle\, Daviot Castle\, Inshes\, Culloden House\, Rait Castle\, Darnaway Castle and Inshoch Castle. Our base will be in Beauly\, and there will be optional visits on Friday afternoon to Ormond Castle and Castle Craig. \nBookings close on Friday 23rd August.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/autumn-castles-tour-the-black-isle-and-nairnshire/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Castles Association":MAILTO:events@scotlandscastles.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20250811T210222Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic at Craigietocher Tower
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Summer Picnic at the magnificent Craigietocher Tower\, at the kind invitation of Phill and Meryl Plevey. \nWhat do you do if you’re thwarted in your attempts to purchase a Scottish castle to restore? You build your own. That’s exactly what Phill and Meryl did and\, after ten years\, Craigietocher Tower was completed in 2018 and is a testament to their determination to recreate a 16th century Scottish tower house with as much architectural authenticity as possible. \nThey will be sharing their story\, and their incredible home\, with us at the picnic. \nBookings close on Monday 1st July.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/summer-picnic-at-craigietocher-tower/
LOCATION:Craigietocher Tower\, Turriff\, Aberdeenshire\, AB53 8BR
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20250811T213142Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Castles Tour of Tayside
DESCRIPTION:We can now reveal the full itinerary of our forthcoming Castles Tour of Tayside – and we’d love to see you there! \nSaturday: We will visit Claypotts Castle (an iconic Z-plan castle which has granted us a special opening)\, Broughty Castle\, (stunning location and fascinating museum/gallery)\, Hospitalfield House for a delicious lunch and tour of the house\, garden\, fernery and Mortuary Chapel – a cornucopia of renovations\, architecture and visual arts! To end the day we have the ruins of Panmure Castle to visit to transport us back to the 12th century. \nSunday: We will start in Mains Castle\, an events venue\, then visit Fowlis Castle\, home to agricultural engineers\, and Ballantyne House\, a delightful home with a great backstory of social philanthropy. After lunch at Piperdam Resort\, we will move on to Pitcur Castle\, now devoid of the surrounding steadings\, and view the skeletal remains of Evelick Castle\, still standing in its farmyard overlooking the Tay Estuary. We will be hosted at Megginch Castle with tea and tours of the house and garden to round off a great weekend. \nFor those arriving early there will be an optional afternoon visit on Friday 19th April to Fingask Castle\, with tea and homemade cakes\, at the invitation of Andrew Threipland of Fingask. \nOur AGM will take place on Saturday 20th April at 6.30pm in the Landmark Hotel\, Dundee. \nBookings close on Saturday 6th April.
URL:https://scotlandscastles.org/event/spring-castles-tour-of-tayside/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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