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History in your Heart
Sunday 1 August 2010
11 am - 4 pm
Drumlanrig Castle has long been associated with the 'winged heart'. Discover why at our 'Douglas Heart' themed event.
Transport yourself to a bygone era and listen to stories about how life at Drumlanrig was in the early 14th Century.
Hear Sean Barbour tell ghostly stories from the Border Reiver days when raiders caused havoc on both sides of the Anglo-Scottish border. These will start at 12 noon and will last approximately 10 minutes and will run every half hour.
Also, at this event a long standing debate will finally be settled. Was the Scottish velocipede, invented by Kirkpatrick Macmillan faster than Pierre Michaux's French velocipede? Due to an unforeseen wormhole in the space-time continuum, both men will meet at last in a contest on the drive of Drumlanrig Castle and settle the question once and for all. Races will take place at 1 pm and 3 pm. Don't miss it!
Other activities on offer are:
- Birds of Prey flying demonstration in the Bowling Green at 1 pm with static demonstration in the Tennis Court 11 am - 4 pm
- have your photograph taken by an olde worlde photographer
- try your hand at chariot racing
- make your own coat of arms
- Splat the Heart! (instead of Splat the Rat!)
Don't miss out on all the fun. See you at Drumlanrig on 1st August.
Cost Normal Country Estate admission applies (Adult £5, Child £3.50) although there will be additional costs for certain optional activities.
For further information and to buy tickets, contact the Castle Office on Tel. 01848 331555, email at enquiries@drumlanrig.com or Contact Us
By Eskdale Solutions