Posts for June, 2021

The renowned Three Inch Fools are bringing their colourful, musical take on Shakespeare’s classics to Blair Castle. On the 16th July, they are performing The Merry Wives of Windsor.
This is an outdoor performance and gates open from 6 pm. Picnics welcome.
Please bring your own seating (blankets/camping chairs/etc), and dress for the weather.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Lossiemouth FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. N.B. Please check nearer matchday for Covid-19 protocols in place (www.strathspeythistlefc.com or www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc). Covered wheelchair spaces available.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Keith FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. N.B. Please check nearer matchday for Covid-19 protocols in place (www.strathspeythistlefc.com or www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc). Covered wheelchair spaces available.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Wick Academy FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. N.B. Please check nearer matchday for Covid-19 protocols in place (www.strathspeythistlefc.com or www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc). Covered wheelchair spaces available.

On the 26th and 27th of June, we’ll be hosting a Summer Fair at Blair Castle.

The exhibitors are all based in Scotland and reflect the high standard of Scottish craftsmanship and the diversity that is produced within this country.

Exhibitors
There will be a superb range of cheese, gin, game, beer, seafood, preserves, and a wonderfully unique collection of jewellery, art, ceramics, tweed accessories, textiles, candles & woodwork, all lovingly handmade in Scotland.

Street Food from Alba Seafood and Seasonal flavourings will tempt all pallets and tasters from a range of distilleries together with a brewery will add to the experience.

Safety Measures
A one-way system around the market, generous spacing, guides, and sanitising stations throughout will make this a safe and enjoyable experience for all the family.

Six local textile makers will show an eclectic range of new work, including Harris tweed items, weaving, feltwork, embroidery, landscapes and upcycled work.

Join us on Saturday 11th, Friday 17th or Saturday 18th December 2021

What’s included:
Enjoy a 3-course festive menu plus tea and coffee
Half a bottle of house wine per person
Live music from Drams Ceilidh Band plus Disco

£45 per ticket. Ticket and overnight stay from £79 per person.

Overnight stay includes full Scottish breakfast and use of our leisure facilities. Price is based on two sharing a twin or double room. Single supplement of £40 applies. Flexible cancellation is permitted in the event of lockdown restrictions.

At the time of writing this, I’m glad to announce that BVW is not postponed for this year…yet. We are planning to hold some events and are tiptoeing through the Covid regulations to see what can be done. The working title for this at the moment is BVW Lite, If anyone can come up with a better name we’d be glad to hear it. Basically we can have all the smaller events and fun, but the Big Events like the Fayre and Parade won’t be possible…

This actually works really well, in theory, BVW has always been lots of events under one umbrella, so if you as a business or group fancy putting something on we can include it in the programme. We learnt a few tricks last year by being all virtual, so hopefully even if you can’t make it to Ballater, or just fancy joining in from Home, there will be stuff to do.

We can run a lot of the children’s activities such as potted sports, story telling, crafts etc. We should be able to show a film or two. Whilst it is difficult to run a socially distanced pantomime horse event, its not impossible. We’re looking at outdoor bingo, treasure hunts and various walks that can be held. Add in a smattering of pet and sporting events we are nearly there. DJ Slim Ade is plotting a Disco, of some description. We’ll keep the Thursday free, and see if there’s a few things that can be done.

A woman in charge of a large victorian estate – The dowager countess of the vast Grant estates was struck by tragedy yet successful . A search for the woman behind the titles.

Open 10am-5pm Monday – Friday (closed Tuesday)
Open 11am-3pm Saturday – Sunday

Our car boot sale for July