On Sunday 4th October I did my first stint as a volunteer guide at Braemar Castle. I was nervous and kept my notes close by me as a security blanket but never actually looked at them. I did two tours. The first was with a youngish American couple who didn't have time for a full tour so I was more than happy to give the shortened version, then if I missed anything out I would have a good excuse. The second tour was with a much older American couple who were lovely to talk to and made me feel very much at ease. What is it they say about 6 degrees of separation? From casual conversation that started about tweeds, which led to ties, which led to the Royal Navy, which led to Oman we discovered we had a mutual acquaintance in Don and Eloise Bosch...a missionary doctor and teacher who lived most of their lives in Oman and were given a grace and favour home by the Sultan!
Later that week, I plucked up the courage to email Simon Blackett (Factor of Invercauld and Chairman of Braemar Community ltd) and Doreen Wood (PR for the castle) to suggest that the show about Bonnie Prince Charlie that I wrote back in 1985 might be a good fund raiser for the castle. Simon replied within minutes, and Doreen shortly after, both to say it was a fantastic idea! So that is my free time after panto taken care of. I am excited by the thought of the project which I know I can improve on last time. Next year will be its 25th anniversary, so a good year to do it.
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