Unless otherwise stated, all events are an optional extra and take place at the Scottish Crannog Centre. Most cost £3 or £4 over the normal admission price. Normal admission includes entry to the exhibition, guided crannog tour, and standard hands-on crafts. If visitors wish to participate in one of these daytime events only, without a crannog tour, the cost is £5 per person. Booking is not required unless stated. To book: tel. (+44) (0)1887830583. Email: info@crannog.co.uk For details of courses and workshops, please see Current Research & Training.
Easter Sunday, 4th April: "Be a Celt for a Day": Costume, Cookery & Crafts 11am - 4pm. Wrap in a cloak, add to your costume, bake a bun, make a pendant or a pot and take home your handiwork. Tickets £4.00 over normal admission. Booking recommended.
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Thursday, 8th April: The Crannog Creperie: All Day Iron Age Breakfast 11am - 4pm Breakfast with the Ancients! Cook and eat your own Iron Age crepes or pancakes from our clay ovens. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission. |
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Sunday, 15th April: Felt for a Celt: Iron Age Crafts & Storytelling 11am - 4pm Make felt to take home, listen to stories and create your own. Fun for all ages. Booking advised. Tel.01887 830583. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission.
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Sunday, 25th April 2009:
Annual Celtic Food & Drink Festival 11am - 4pm
Sample some of Perthshire's finest produce inspired by underwater discoveries of Iron Age food remains. Tastes include roast beast, smoked fish and dairy products, nutty breads & spreads, herbs, and range of suitably themed beverages. There's plenty to do while you wait to taste...try out archery, woodturning, & more! Tickets £4.00 over normal admission.
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Sunday, 16th May:
Annual Festival of Nettles 11am to 4pm.
Special range of exhibits, hands'-on crafts, and foods celebrating the multi-talented nettle plant. Learn how to process nettles to spin the fibres. Waste not, want not! From string to soup, soap and shampoo, this event offers something for everyone. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission.
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Sunday, 23rd May: Iron Age Bread and Buttermaking 11am - 4pm.
Make bread dough, bake in our Iron age ovens and learn how to make the butter to spread on your rolls. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission. |
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Monday, 31st May:- Twist, Turn & Tow: Ancient Fibrecraft 11 -4:00pm.
This spinning, weaving, and dying gala day is inspired by underwater discoveries of ancient textiles. Try your hand at simple weaving, make a dye-bath, spin colourful yarns or grasp the nettle to make string. Discovery & Hands-on fun for all ages. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission.
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