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Expert minecrafters, novices and complete beginners to the world of minecraft are all invited to this free, family event where they will be the first in line to discover and explore the history of this prestigious and historical Scottish hotel.
Nine storeys of Scottish Baronial architecture have been crafted into thousands of Minecraft blocks to spin the tales of the hotel’s guests, residents, workers and owners from throughout the ages. Follow the map and build a path to the past to find out what lies behind the endless rooms; minds young and old will be able to explore a virtual hotel, floor by floor, era by era as they play the fun and engaging mini-game.
This digital interaction meets real life when, among the virtual blocks of the hotel’s past, players can be on the look-out for the caches of treasures whose co-ordinates will lead them to very real, modern day geocaches hidden around the grounds and building of the hotel and its museum.
The fun, educational minecraft event is part of the larger Victorian Summer Open Day which celebrates the reopening of their recently refurbished Atholl Palace Museum. Loved by guests of all ages, this unique museum charts the history of this Victorian hotel from when it opened as a Hydropathic establishment in 1878. Find out about it the transformation during WWII as it played home to the dormitories and classrooms of the prestigious boys’ school that was evacuated there from 1940 until 1945.
Discover the torturous treatments that took place in the Victorian spa, the serenity of the Victorian Turkish Baths and wonder at the dancers who floated round a ballroom fit for a wedding from a bygone age. Of course these stories of wonder are weaved around tales of bankruptcy, quirky and unexpected owners and one or two scandals for good measure!
The museum delves behind the scenes of life for Victorian hotel servants including maids, porters, chauffeurs and gardeners, many of whom lived in the servants’ quarters where the museum now stands.
In celebration of Scotland’s Year of Innovation and Architecture, an additional exhibition this summer showcases the work of the prolific Perthshire architect Andrew Heiton Jr.
Grandparents, parents and children will adore the entire day and with free entry and plenty to do, it really is a great event for the entire family.
If you'd like to attend the Minecraft sessions on the 17th of July please pre-book your interest via this link http://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafting-the-past-tickets-26054289080 or call the hotel on 01796 472400.
Those wishing to play Minecraft will need to bring a laptop, mouse and power cable with a copy of the game. Unfortunately the mini-game is not currently supported on tablets or mobiles. The Atholl Palace will have limited laptops on the day and the creators will use a USB to load up the hotel map and mini-game. Parent's need to supervise their children at all times during this event.
Crafting the Past: Minecraft at the Museum is an educational event, designed to help learners of all ages engage with our hotel's heritage. This is not an official Minecraft product or event and is not approved by or associated with Mojang.
SCBP17th June 2016
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