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Thu 15 May 2008

Scone Palace hosts a number of events throughout the year. Depending on the nature of the event, these are mainly held either in the Palace and its grounds or in the Scone Parklands.
 
Cancer Research UK Race For Life
18 May 2008
Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only fundraising event, where women of all ages and fitness abilities come together to raise money and walk, jog or run 5K to help Cancer Research UK beat cancer.
 
 
Contact for further information :
You can enter today at www.raceforlife.org/scotland or call 0871 641 2278
 
The Clansman
18 May 2008
Come along and learn about the Highland Clans, their weapons, culture and traditions in the company of costumed characters.
20 minute performances will be staged throughout the day.

£8 adults, £5 children, £7 concessions, £24 Family

 
 
Contact for further information :
Further information from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
Pinocchio
2 July 2008
Illyria outdoor theatre.

Everyone thinks they know the story of Pinocchio. The truth is they probably don’t.
Forget Disney. Illyria’s production is based entirely on Carlo Collodi’s macabre comic
masterpiece for smart grown-ups and brave children.

Geppetto the carpenter carves a puppet called Pinocchio from a block of wood, but
Pinocchio cunningly throws a wild tantrum and gets Geppetto sent to prison for cruelty. Free to do what he likes, Pinocchio joins the theatre, squanders his father’s money, is chased by murderers and almost hanged. Determined to pursue a life of adventure he abandons Geppetto in poverty, allows the Blue-Haired Fairy to die of grief, and stamps on the meddlesome cricket who tried to give him some good advice. Eventually he ends up in the wonderful Land of Toys where naughty children run riot – but turn into donkeys. All his life Pinocchio has longed to become a real boy, but what sacrifices will he have to make before he turns into an ass instead?

Collodi’s extraordinary story of redemption is also an hysterical satire on growing up – and both children and adults will recognise the reality that lurks behind each of the
heavily metaphorical episodes in the play. Featuring a leading actor whose nose really does grow, and a 20-foot shark, Illyria’s PINOCCHIO is suitable for everyone aged 5 and over.

Gates open 6pm. Performance starts 7pm.

Adult: £12.50, Child: £8.00, Family: £35.00.

More information from www.illyria.uk.com

 
 
Contact for further information :
Tickets from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
Game Conservancy Scottish Fair
4 - 6 July 2008
Set impressively in the grounds of Scone Palace, the Game Conservancy Scottish Fair is regarded as one of the main countryside events of the year in Scotland, demonstrating the importance of game and other wildlife and their contribution to the Scottish countryside. The Fair attracts over 30,000 visitors who come to see spectacular arena events, gundog and fishing competitions and clay pigeon shooting. There are also 400 trade stands selling guns, fishing rods and outdoor clothes and for the children there is a Punch and Judy Show.

Fri, Sat & Sun – 09.30hrs – 18.00hrs
Adult: £13.00, Children (5-15): £3, Under 5s: free

 
 
Contact for further information :
For more information telephone 01828 650639, E: info@scottishfair.com, or go to www.scottishfair.com
 
Highlander Challenge World Championship
19 - 20 July 2008
A spectacular two-day event which sees the fusion of history and traditional sport, echoing the war games of our ancestors. Events will include traditional throws, gladiatorial challenges and feats of strength. Competitors will include world champions, record holders and Olympians.

This major new event will be broadcast over three programmes by Channel 4 Television.

Further information to follow.

 
Pictish Warriors
20 July 2008
Meet the Picts and learn about their great victory at the Battle of Dunnichen.
20 Minute performances will be staged throughout the day.

£8 adults, £5 children, £7 concessions, £24 Family

 
 
Contact for further information :
Further information from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
Festival of Orchids
2 - 3 August 2008
Buy orchids from top orchid-growers, gain tips and ideas from talks and demonstrations and enjoy the orchid displays in the beautiful staterooms of Scone Palace.

9.30am – 5.30pm
£8 adults, £5 children, £7 concessions, £24 Family

 
 
Contact for further information :
Further information from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
Central Scotland Horse Trials
9 - 10 August 2008
08.00hrs – 18.00hrs
£5 per car
 
Vintage Tractor & Engine Club Extravaganza
14 September 2008
9.30am - 4pm. Admission £7 adults, £3 children/concessions
 
 
Contact for further information :
Edith Murray, Tel. 01828 670556
 
10K Cancer Research Run
19 October 2008
A sponsored 10k 'fun run' will be held in the grounds of Scone Palace, in aid of Cancer Research UK.
 
 
Contact for further information :
Andy Wilson, Cancer Research UK-10K, Tel. 01423 886531, email: andy.wilson@cancer.org.uk
 
Hallowe’en Weekend – Witches Show
25 - 26 October 2008
Learn about a Scottish Witch Trial in this fun family show. Experience how a real trial was conducted and join the jury to determine the witch’s fate!

£8 adults, £5 children, £7 concessions, £24 Family
20 minute performances will be staged throughout the day.

 
 
Contact for further information :
Further information from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
Galloway Antiques Fair
14 - 16 November 2008
The ever-popular Galloway Antiques Fair will be making a welcome return to Scone Palace from 14-16 November 2008. Nationally known antiques and fine art dealers will be displaying items for sale including furniture, porcelain, glass, silver, jewellery, mirrors, sculpture, oriental rugs and carpets and much more from early Georgian through to the 1930s. Come along and search for a bargain!

10.30hrs – 17.00hrs
Adult: £4.00, Children (under 16 – Free)

 
 
Contact for further information :
Contact Susan Galloway, Tel. 01423 522122, E: info@gallowayfairs.co.uk, or go to www.gallowayfairs.freeserve.co.uk
 
Winter Opening
21 November - 14 December
Scone Palace will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 21st November to 14th December, from 11am –4pm.

£8 adults, £5 children, £7 concessions, £24 Family

 
Christmas Weekend - Scone Palace by Candlelight
5 - 7 December 2008
11.00hrs – 16.00hrs daily.
 
 
Contact for further information :
Further information from Scone Palace, Tel. 01738 552300, E: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
 
A Canadian Pipe Band
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