b'THE CARNEGIE CLUBJANUARY Xavier Schwanen leads ourto the course to play the last threeOCTOBERinaugural Highland cycling tour,holesthe fun and frivolity Our outdoor teams head towhich sees nine members cover 110continues late into the night. Martin Treacher leads our autumn Dornoch to help clear oldmiles of some of Scotlands mostwalking break, assisted by guide growth from the trees aroundspectacular terrain over two days. JULYDr Jonty Mills. The group explores the cathedral demesne.the forests of Fyrish Hill, walksWe welcome Sean Fay as thePeter Crome and Emma Murraya section of the Speyside Way, Work begins on sensitivelyClubs new Head Golf Professional. host members on a three-dayand finishes its adventure with installing a shower in Montrose, trip to Tuscany where theya ride on a vintage train and some the last of the castles bedroomsEaster is celebrated at theexperience the thrill and spectaclewell-deserved champagne.to be without one. Club in traditional Skibo styleof the worlds oldest horse race, with hot cross buns galore,the Palio di Siena. The restoration of the Rose Walk, We hold a Highland Gatheringan egg hunt, spring wreath one of Skibos historic glasshouses, which encompasses traditionalmaking and even a visit fromWe break ground on the newbegins. The painstaking process of music, Scottish fun and games,some newborn lambs!Treehouse at Overskibo. restoring this Victorian structure to and a classic Burns Supper in its former glory is being undertaken Mr Carnegies Dining Room. MAY The Potting Shed opens in theby our own talented craftspeople. eastern enclave of the walledFEBRUARY We mark the coronation of Theirgarden, serving alfresco afternoonHalloween sees the Childrens Majesties King Charles III andtea and champagne. Barn become the Land of Oz, Our new horse box arrives at theQueen Camilla with a three-daywhile at the castle guests are Equestrian Centrethanks to itshouse party that includes a gardenAUGUSTregaled with a haunting tale told increased capacity, we can nowparty, performance from The Royalby a ghoulish spectre who bears offer rides on Dornoch beachBurgh of Tain Pipe Band and aSkibos Head of Grounds andan uncanny resemblance to for up to four guests, making itmagnificent concert in the GreatGolf, Chris Chippie Mailley,Peter Cromea fantastic activity for family andHall from a 22-piece orchestra. reaches the semi-final of the friends to enjoy together.Scottish Amateur ChampionshipNOVEMBERFourteen damaged Edwardianat Royal Dornoch Golf Club.Our gardening team plant moretiles in Struie and Lagain Members gather together to 7 7 than 100 rhododendrons in thebathrooms are seamlessly replacedAward-winning painter Catherinecelebrate some of the finest things beds around the castle. A mix ofwith bespoke replicas, individuallyBehrent joins us at Skibo forin life at our ever-popular Arts, orange, red, yellow, white andcast from moulds taken froma week-long residency, hostingWine & Music Weekend, with purple varieties, these pretty plantsthe original tiles. workshops and creating beautifulthe concert under the stars will soon add an extra splash of works of her own. in the Skibo pool a real highlight.colour to Skibos grounds. Peter Crome and Skibo florist Corin Fraser travel to London to findPrestigious jeweller Garrard joinsWe welcome Tom Wade to the MARCH inspiration for Skibos displays,us for the August Bank Holiday,Skibo team as Activities and and return bursting with ideasbringing a selection of its glitteringAdventure Manager.Skibos Cassie Sutherlandthat soon translate into gorgeousgems to Skibo. represents the Club in the Dornocharrangements here at the castle. We mark Thanksgiving with heat of the Highland ShortbreadSEPTEMBERa classic turkey feast, and are Showdown, a competition toJUNE joined over the days that follow find the best shortbread in thePeter Crome and Emma Murrayby a selection of special guests who north of Scotland. Her lemon- Our 13th lodge, Home Farm,lead a party of more than 20make it a weekend to remember. infused biscuits topped withopens to guests. With three en-suitemembers on a trip to the Verona raspberry sugar impress thebedrooms and situated justOpera Festival in Italy, where theyDECEMBERjudges, and she makes it to thea few minutes walk fromenjoy open-air performances of grand final! the castle, its an instant hit. Tosca and\x1fMadama Butterfly atThe Potting Shed becomes a pop-up the citys Roman amphitheatre. whisky bar replete with cosy The northern lights treat all atThe Three Course Challenge sees sheepskins and winter menu.Skibo to a spectacular show asnine members play Castle Stuart,Lewis Hunter, formerly ofthey dance above the castle. Loch Lomond and the CarnegieGleneagles and The Dorchester,Santa and his reindeer delight Links over three days. joins us as Head of Operations. young and old when they arrive APRILat Skibo carrying Christmas gifts We start our Longest DayThe annual Carnegie Invitationalfor our youngest guests.The gardening team plant thecelebrations with a rousingPro-Am is played in perfectChris Closeflower beds with the mostperformance from Gordonstounconditions, and off the course weWe ring in the new year with music appropriate of spring blooms:Pipe Band and then, after dinner,hold a partner programme ofand merriment at our legendary Hyacinthus\x1forientalis\x1fCarnegie. guests of all golfing abilities takeactivities to entertain non-golfers. Hogmanay House Party.'