Activities

Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.

Enjoy some hot soup as you gather round the Guy. Live music, games and raffle, with all proceeds going to charity.

An event from the Historic Scotland Rangers Service focusing on historical royal pursuits that took place in Holyrood Park including a birds of prey talks and handling session, lure coursing, archery and a hobby horse workshop.

Songs, dance and musical games to introduce children to Gaelic. No previous knowledge of Gaelic is required. Age 1–4.

Improve your Russian conversation in a small group with an experienced tutor.

Located in a small country church on the River Isla, this classical music festival takes as its theme Viva Italia! with two concerts featuring the Ruthven Musicians (conducted by Howard Duthie and Allan Young) as well as performances of Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and Monteverdi's 'Beatus vir' by the Perth-based choir Chansons.

Building on the successful events of the previous four years, The Saltire 2013 is a week-long festival of music, culture and heritage. East Lothian is the birthplace of the Scottish Flag and The Saltire Festival celebrates this fact alongside St Andrew's Day.

Meet Santa in his forest cottage, receive an early Christmas present, join in crafts, and enjoy the magic of a traditional Christmas.

Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.

Leith Festival are delighted that once again, children from local Primary Schools display their dancing skills in front of the stage on Gala Day.

The annual Science Sunday extravaganza at the University of Glasgow. Staff and students have devised activities to shortcut you into the range of world-class research happening on campus.

Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.

Six days of intensive orienteering amid the beautiful hills of Argyll & Bute.

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Get crafty with this top bead and jewellery event. Classes in jewellery making are on offer throughout the day.

Watch in awe as the country's experts at relieving our woolly friends of their coats compete to become Scottish Blackface Shearing Champion. The blackface sheep are not only local to the area, but they're frisky wee blighters too apparently, which means extra levels of skill are required from the competitors, and extra…

A weekend event during which the team chosen to represent Scotland in the International Sheepdog trials will be chosen. Added to this there's falconry, trade stands and craft marquees.

A whole host of tractors, stationary and steam engines, vintage cars, lorries and other vehicles, plus trade stands and auto jumble.

Jess Payne and Ruth Reese of Saves Nine Sewing host this weekly hand-sewing bee, which welcomes sewers of all levels. Bring along a project or just come along for a spot of advice and a bit of chat.

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Angus Folk present this singing workshop with guest tutor Ali Burns.

Like a playdate where it's acceptable for all the parents to drink. All dogs welcome, not just those of the tiny, wrinkly variety.