Easter fun for every-bunny in Aberdeenshire
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The National Trust for Scotland will be hosting Easter egg trails at eight of the special places in its care across Aberdeenshire.
A total of 36 Easter egg trails take place from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 across Scotland from the Highlands to Scottish Borders
Trails can be booked in advance for the majority of Trust places in Aberdeenshire, with trail sheets costing £4 per child and accompanying adults going free
The charity has organised Easter egg trails at Castle Fraser, Craigievar Castle, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle, Fyvie Castle, Haddo House, Leith Hall, and Pitmedden Garden, with further information on each trail available on the Trust’s website.
With over 100 iconic countryside, cultural and heritage places in its care, the Trust is offering families and others across Scotland the perfect opportunity to take part in one of its Easter egg trails, stretching from Brodie Castle in the Highlands to Priorwood Gardens in the Scottish Borders, as well as exploring the many other gems the Trust looks after across Scotland.
Iain Hawkins, National Trust for Scotland regional director for the north-east, said: “We are excited to welcome families to our Easter egg trails across Aberdeenshire, with eight trails taking place at the special places in our care. "Each trail offers something completely different providing the perfect excuse to experience more than one and make treasured memories with family and friends, while supporting the Trust’s work to protect and share Scotland’s nature, beauty and heritage now and for future generations to enjoy.
“Visitors can take in the beautiful spring colours and immerse themselves in nature during the trails, where they can flex their puzzle-solving skills by following clues to earn a delicious Easter treat, the perfect activity to keep youngsters entertained during the school holidays.
"Most of our Easter egg trails can be booked in advance, with each trail costing £4 with accompanying adults going free. There’s guaranteed fun for all the family, so make this Easter one to remember and share in the amazing adventures that await with the National Trust for Scotland this spring.”
Easter Egg trails taking place across Aberdeenshire include -
Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate: Fri 29 March–Mon 1 April, 10.30am–4pm (last entry 3pm). Book trail in advance
Craigievar Castle: Fri 29–Sun 31, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Book trail in advance
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate: Fri 29 March–Mon 1 April, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Book trail in advance
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate: Fri 29–Sun 31 March, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Book trail in advance
Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate: Fri 29 March–Mon 1 April, 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm). Book trail in advance
Haddo House: Fri 29 March, Sat 30 March and Mon 1 April, 10am–3pm (last entry 3pm).
Leith Hall, Garden & Estate: Fri 29–Sun 31 March, 10.30am–3.30pm (last entry 3pm) Book trail in advance
Pitmedden Garden: Fri 29 March–Mon 1 April, 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm). Book your trail in advance
This year, eager Easter egg trail-blazers will be rewarded with an allergen free, organic chocolate egg made by B-Corp certified Moo Free.
