Activities

A programme of events celebrating the rich archaeology of the area, including excavations, guided walks and presentations.

This 5K fun run aims to break the record for runner numbers, currently held by the town's twin of Perth, Ontario. Get fit and take in the views around North Inch parklands in the heart of Perth.

Make your very own wee rock monster.

Deputy head gardener presents this guided walk. Explore the Pinetum and learn about the garden's involvement with the International Conifer Conservation Project.

Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured.

Not for profit community music festival with a battle of the bands plus folk and Celtic sessions on Friday night, classical, jazz and folk on Saturday throughout the day, and a BBQ, blues and rock bonanza on Saturday evening.

Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.

A stroll around the estate to find exotic trees and shrubs.

Learn about all the uses to which our leafy friends can be put on this informative guided walk. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance.

Activities for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers, with a different monthly theme each time. Places limited.

Led by head chef Tim Clare, The Poetry Takeaway serves up free, made-to-order poems on any subject in ten minutes or less. A rotating cast of top UK poets and local writers write, perform and deliver a hand-written, carefully boxed copy of every customer's poem (open or wrapped). Visit the world's first mobile poetry…

A stroll-based lucky dip – turn up and you'll be treated to either a Pollok Heritage Walk or a Pollok Healthy Walk through the park. Dog walkers welcome. Meet at the Riverside car park.

Find out about the natural and cultural heritage of Pollok Park with a series of walks that each take a different route through the 11km of paths. No booking required. Meet at the Riverside Car Park.

Learn how to use keys to identify what lies beneath pond surfaces.

Get up close and personal with the creatures you find living underneath the surface of the pond. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Learn about all the different types of creatures that lurk beneath the surface.

See what amazing creatures you can find living in and around the pond.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures living in ponds. Nets are provided, wellies are needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lein car park. Booking is essential.

Over 100 potters from throughout the UK and mainland Europe exhibit and sell their work.

This annual charity walk raises funds for local charities. Take part, get fit and make new friends. Registration from 10.15am.

The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…

Informal meet-up for gay or bisexual men over 40.