What’s On – October 19
NB: Duff House is now on winter opening hours, Fri, Sat & Sun only, 10am to 4pm, last entry 3.15pm.
Tearoom 10am to 4pm, last orders 3.30pm.
From 4th Oct: Masterpiece: Monet’s “Seascape”
This is one of the earlier works by the impressionist Monet, painted with a palette knife and brush. He later commented on his admiration for moonlight scenes but also the difficulty of painting nature at night. Included in House admission.
Sun 6th Oct: A Day Out at Duff House
10.00 House opens.
12.00 Guided tour for an hour around the inside of Duff House – followed by lunch?
13.45 Hour’s Guided tour in the policies including inside the Mausoleum (weather permitting). 15.00 Piano recital in the Grand Salon (until 15.45).
All except lunch are included in normal House admission. Book your place on the tours (max 12) by calling 01261 818181 or take a chance on the day.
From 12th Oct: Exhibition “Darg and Drams”
The artist Kate Steenhauer displays many of her works from projects studying various industries. Kate was one of the speakers at the recent Study Days as well as providing a live drawing experience. Come and see a wide range of local scenes from a cooperage, a heliport, Aberdeen harbour, a Wool Mill and a Livestock auction. Until 21 Jun ‘20; included in House admission.
The following three events are FoDH Thursday Talks and will be held at the Fife Lodge Hotel, Sandyhill Rd, Banff AB45 1BE (NOT at Duff House); all welcome, no booking needed.
12 noon: wide range of lunches start being served in the Dining Room;
2.00pm: FoDH illustrated Talk for about an hour. Everyone welcome; FoDH members (just £10 for the year) have free entry, otherwise £4.
3.00pm onwards: Afternoon tea/coffee & cake served for attendees – at a discounted price!
IMPORTANT: Talks are a PERFUME FREE ZONE;
not least 17th Oct as the Speaker has multiple allergies.
Thu 17th Oct: A Tale of International Intrigue. FoDH Talk at 2pm (see note above).
A true historical tale that includes all the normal elements of a drama: power grabs, some violence, and just a little bit of nudity. You may think that you know this 11th century story, but there are many twists and turns! A bit of a tenuous link, but there is a local mention too!
Thu 24th Oct: The Cullen Viaducts. FoDH Talk at 2pm (see note above).
Nick Brown is a local Conservation Architect and will give us the story and background of the impressive Cullen viaducts built in 1884 for the Great North of Scotland Railway.
Thu 31st Oct: Indonesian Textiles. FoDH Talk at 2pm (see note above).
Ben Heasley is local with an interesting background and a passion for these patterned and widely varying distinctive cloths. Prepare to be enthralled.