Gracemount Mansion Doors Open Day

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Gracemount Mansion's grounds and walled garden will be open as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Come along and enjoy a great day out!

About Gracemount Mansion Doors Open Day

Listed Under Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events / Gardening Events / Outdoor Events

Gracemount Mansion is a beautiful 18th century Mansion with surrounding grounds and walled garden.

Free event. No need to book. All welcome!
More information about the day...

Find out about the Mansion's connection with far-off lands. Enjoy a walking tour from researchers at the University of Edinburgh who will be sharing their latest findings about the Mansion, gardens and surrounding farmland. (11.30am)

See a beautiful performance by Oxana Banshikova - Director of Cosmic Dance School - who will offer a dance interpretation of the connection of the Mansion to India, accompanied by live musician. (12pm)

Learn about the rare heritage trees on site with horticulturalist Alex Ebeling. (From 12.30 on demand)

Hot lunch in the walled gardens provided by our sister charity @transitionedinburghsouth (12.30 - 1.30)

Hear stories about the myths and legends of the trees and have your chance to share your memories with our resident storyteller Jane Mather. (From 1pm on demand)

Bring along your garden's harvest to share and try some of ours!

And for the kids there will be orienteering (ESOC) and circus skills (Adam Boardman) on between 11 - 3pm!

All free! No need to book. It's going to be a great day! Hope to see you there. Enquiries to Jane at gracemountmansion@outlook.com

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OUTDOOR ONLY EVENT - THE MANSION HOUSE WILL NOT BE OPEN.

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