Forthcoming Events
Clan Gathering | 2012
The Gathering for 2012 - exactly 100years after the first Gathering - will take place during the week from the 18th to the 24th of June 2012, with the Gathering itself at Duart castle on Saturday the 23rd June 2012. Details of events and how to register can be found at the Clan Maclean website
April 2012
Open Easter Weekend
Fri 6th to Mon 9th April
May 2012
Lisbeg Pipe Band
Sun 6th May - From 2pm
FREE
This 43 strong pipe band will travel all the way to Duart Castle from Northern Ireland to perform for Duart Castle visitors. The 2012 trip celebrates the pipe band's 65th anniversary.
Tales of the Maclean Clan with Scot AnSgeulaiche
Sun 13th May - Tales between 11am and 4pm
Free with admission
Hear scurrilous, romantic and poignant tales with our traditional Clan Bard.
Classic Car Display - with Scottish Riley Enthusiasts
Sun 27th May - 11am to 3pm
FREE
50+ members of the Scottish Riley Enthusiasts will be showing off their classic Riley models dating from 1927 to 1969. Visitors can wander around the range of cars on display in Duart Castle's car park and speak to the owners to learn more about this beautiful automobile.
June 2012
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons
Mon 4th June - 10pm
Along with over 2000 UK locations, Duart Castle will set alight a giant beacon (bonfire) to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's 60 year reign over the UK. PLUS, fireworks and hotdogs!
Duart's Pipers & Highland Dancing Day
Sun 10th June - 2 to 5pm
FREE with admission
With Mull & Iona Pipe Band and the Mull Highland Dancers.
Mull Gaelic Choir
Sat 16th June - From 2pm
FREE with admission
Frasers Dragoones
Sun 24th June - 11am to 3pm
FREE
Witness an exciting re-enactment of the Clan Campbell's invasion in 1647. See displays, battles, parades and wander round the soldiers' campsite.
July 2012
Tales of the Maclean Clan with Scot AnSgeulaiche
Sun 1st Juy - Tales between 11am and 4pm
FREE with admission
Hear scurrilous, romantic and poignant tales with our traditional Clan Bard.
Children's Treasure Hunt
Thurs 5th July
FREE with admission
Mendelssohn on Mull Festival
Thurs 5th July - 8pm
FREE / donation
This fantastic festival comes to Duart Castle. The repertoire for the evening will be Haydn, Mendelssohn and Schoenberg.
Three Wee Crows Theatre Company
Sun 8th / Sun 29th July - From 12pm
FREE with admission
The rich history and legends of Argyll will be brought to life through live theatre and music. This fantastic afternoon programme will regale stories of Duart Castle, Mull and the lands, seas and lochs of Lorn and beyond.
Mull Gaelic Choir
Wed 11th July - From 2pm
FREE with admission
Birds of Prey Day
Sun 15th July - 12pm to 4pm
FREE
Get close to a range of magnificent birds of prey and enjoy flying displays throughout the afternoon.
Tales of the Maclean Clan with Scot AnSgeulaiche
Sun 22nd July Tales between 11am and 4pm
FREE with admission
Hear scurrilous, romantic and poignant tales with our traditional Clan Bard.
August 2012
Birds of Prey Day
Sun 5th August - 12pm to 4pm
FREE
Get close to a range of magnificent birds of prey and enjoy flying displays throughout the afternoon.
Children's Treasure Hunt
Thurs 9th August
FREE with admission
Gaelic Waulking Song Group (Sgioba Luaidh Inbhirchluaidh)
Sat 11th August 11am to 4pm
FREE with admission
This fantastic group of Scottish women will illustrate in Gaelic song the ancient tradition of tweed production.
Highland Swordsmanship Demonstrations
Sun 12th August - 12pm to 4pm
FREE with admission
Enjoy presentations on 17th & 18th century swordsmanship techniques, similar to those employed on Jacobite battlefields.
Mull Gaelic Choir
Sat 18th August - From 2pm
FREE with admission
Duart's Pipers & Highland Dancing Day
Sun 19th August - 2 to 5pm
FREE with admission
With Mull & Iona Pipe Band and the Mull Highland Dancers.
Tales of the Maclean Clan with Scot AnSgeulaiche
Sun 26th August - Tales between 11am and 4pm
FREE with admission
Hear scurrilous, romantic and poignant tales with our traditional Clan Bard.
September 2012
Duart's Pipers & Highland Dancing Day
Sun 9th September - 2 to 5pm
FREE with admission
With Mull & Iona Pipe Band and the Mull Highland Dancers
Film night: "I Know Where I'm Going" (U)
Sat 22nd September - 7.30 for 8pm start
Tickets - £10
Join us at the castle for a special screening of this 1945 romantic classic, set on the Isle of Mull. Tickets include wine or orange juice on arrival. Advance booking recommended. Call 01680 812 309.
To book tickets or for further details please email giftshop@duart-castle.com or telephone 01680 812 309
How to get here:
Travel to Mull via the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Lochaline to Fishnish or from Oban to Craignure. Duart Castle is a 20 minute drive from Fishnish and a 10 minute drive from Craignure. The Duart Coach meets the Oban ferry daily throughout the summer.
Castle Opening Times:
Castle & tea room open 1st Apr Sun - Thur 11am to 4pm
Open daily 1st May (inc shop) 10.30am to 5.30pm
Castle closes 18th Oct
(Tea room & shop close 11th Oct)
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