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forthcoming events | Summer 2007

Scott AnSgeulaiche, Traditional Storyteller

Scott will be telling stories, of battles and feuds, of Macleans of long ago. In the castle, from 11am to 4pm.

Mendelssohn on Mull concert in the Banqueting Hall at 7.30pm

Mendelssohn on Mull is a charity bringing young and gifted musicians to play throughout the week of 2nd July to 8th July at various venues on the island.

Guided Tour and Dinner in the castle.

Starting at 6.30pm, there will be a guided tour of the castle followed by a candle lit dinner in the Banqueting Hall at 7.30pm

The Allestri String Quartet.

The members of the Quartet, led by Morag Swietlicki, are all based in the Highlands and have played with many of the British Symphony Orchestras. Playing in the Banqueting Hall, their music floats through the castle. From 11.30am.

Orienteering Day

Navigate your way around the castle and grounds using your map to find as many orienteering markers as possible. Do this with your family and friends or by yourself. Suitable for all ages.

Frasers Dragoons and Historical Camp

See how the Macleans defended Duart Castle against the attack of the Covenanters in 1647 using musket, sword and Pike in this action packed re-enactment between 1pm and 4pm. Also, visit the besiegers' camp, open from 11am to 5pm, where you can meet the troops and see displays of musket ball making, the weapons used and meet the followers who will describe their life with the army.

The Allestri String Quartet

The Quartet, led by Morag Swietlicki, will be filling the castle with wonderful music, some with a Scottish theme, in the Banqueting Hall at various times throughout the day, from 11.30am

Scott AnSgeulaiche, Traditional Storyteller.

Scott will be telling exciting stories, of battles & ghosts, in the castle, of Macleans of long ago, from 11am to 4pm.

Treasure Hunt

Hunt around the castle to solve the clues, find all sorts of treasure and finally collect a small reward. From 10.30am onwards.

Mull Food Festival

We will be serving our home made quiches at lunch time, as usual, as part of the Mull Food Festival.

forthcoming events | Summer 2008

Events for Summer 2008 will be similar to those for this year, however dates will not be confirmed until January / February 2008.

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