16 Oct 2024

Brodie Illuminated 2024: A celebration of playfulness

Written by Rachael MacRae

A view of the exterior of Brodie Castle at night, lit by giant projected images on the walls.

Brodie Castle illuminations and light display from Brodie Illuminated 2022

Brodie Castle is set to welcome visitors to its annual Brodie Illuminated event from 1–24 November, with visitors invited to explore this year’s theme of playfulness through creative light installations designed to highlight fun and imagination.

This year’s theme at Brodie Illuminated celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Playful Garden opening to the public. This fun space, which is incredibly popular with visitors of all ages, has inspired this year’s event with the whimsical characters featured within the Playful Garden brought to life through colourful projections on the castle’s walls for what promises to be a captivating evening.

Blending Brodie’s historic charm with ‘light’ art, the team has worked closely with independent lighting designer Malcolm Innes to create a new designated trail around the castle grounds. Visitors will enjoy a charming after-dark journey through the Playful Garden, shrubbery and woodland. Sensory lights will be featured throughout the trail, inviting adults and children to tap into their playful side as they interact with each light display alongside other family-friendly activities.

In addition to the light show, Brodie Illuminated 2024 will include a special competition. Participants are invited to submit photographs of their playful memories at Brodie Castle & Estate. Entrants are encouraged to show playful, fun and cherished memories of exploring the castle and grounds. Winning entries will be displayed on the castle walls during the event, allowing the community to showcase their artistic talents. Entries should be submitted to competitions@nts.org.uk – T&Cs apply.*

Brodie Castle in the dark illuminated by colourful lights

An image from Brodie Illuminated’s 2021 event

Pamela Hill, Operations Manager for Brodie Castle & Estate said: ’We want to create an atmosphere that encourages everyone to embrace their playful side and interact with Brodie’s estate in new ways. The light trail is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the autumn evenings with a relaxing walk around our beautiful grounds. We are grateful to our members and supporters who make events like this possible. Thanks to their generosity, we can host Brodie Illuminated again this year with the hope that all our guests create wonderful memories while visiting.

’We’re excited to include the new element of the competition this year to add creativity and connection with our local community, so our visitors can contribute to the event in a fun and playful way. We can’t wait to see our visitors’ playful memories and display them during the event.’

Brodie Illuminated 2024 runs over four evenings each week (Thursday to Sunday) from Friday 1 November until Sunday 24 November.

Find out more and book your tickets

To enter the competition, send a photo of your playful memories at Brodie Castle & Estate to competitions@nts.org.uk – T&Cs apply.

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