Monday 26 September 2011

Carse of Gowrie Orchard Festival


The Carse of Gowrie Orchard Festival, now in its fourth year, runs from Saturday 1st until Sunday 9th October.

Here are some of the highlights:

Apple Day at the Cairn O’Mohr Winery
Sunday 2 October between 11am and 4pm
Renowned expert, Willie Duncan will be on hand to identify your apples – and he likes a challenge so come along and bring your apples and any questions about looking after your fruit trees.  We will also be juicing Carse of Gowrie apples and there will be plenty of arts and craft activities for the children.

Guided Walk of Megginch Orchard
Wednesday 5 October between 2pm and 4pm
Your chance to visit one of the oldest and most extensive heritage orchards in the Carse of Gowrie at Megginch.  Andrew Lear, ‘Appletreeman’ will be leading a guided walk around this orchard, looking at the fruit, the history and the exciting plans for the future.  Megginch is not normally open to the public so this is a rare chance to visit this beautiful old orchard. Booking is essential (phone Andrea Partridge on 01333 320701).

Rootstock Festival at Cairn O’Mohr Winery
Saturday 8 October from 11am
Rolling programme of apple pressing demonstrations, winery tours and live music.

Family Fruit Day at Elcho Castle
Sunday 9 October between 11am and 3pm
Andrew Lear will run a guided walk around this orchard and there will be a range of children’s activities.

Click here to download the leaflet (PDF file).