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Morbid Curiosity: Guided Tour
Interpreter Sara Huws leads a tour of the darker objects in the museum's collections.
St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff
Mon 28 Oct
Free / 029 2057 3500
- 13:00
Wed 30 Oct
Free / 029 2057 3500
- 13:00
Fri 1 Nov
Free / 029 2057 3500
- 13:00
Most Haunted Pubs Tour
Intoxicating spirits abound in this exploration of City centre landmark pubs, including visits to a couple of the most supernaturally interesting. Suitable for ages 18+.
Under Archway at Hannington's Taxi Rank, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sun 26 May
Mountain Magic
See some mountains without having to climb them, with this guided walk along the Allt na Imrich river. Along the way, you can learn about the history and biodiversity of the area from the knowledgeable local rangers.
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, Inverness
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 01320 366322
Meet at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin car park.
- 13:30 – 16:30
Mum2Mum Market
This pop up baby and children's market features stalls manned by mums selling to other mums. Buy and sell children's clothes and maternity wear, equipment, toys and prams.
YMCA, Broughty Ferry
Sat 13 Jul
£2 (Children free) / 01382 775988
- 14:00 – 16:00
YMCA, London SW19
Sat 8 Jun
£2 (Children free)
- 14:00 – 16:00
Nature Explorers
A mixture of storytelling, games and activities to get kids involved in nature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 8 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 15 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Station Square, Ballater
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 01339 755059
Big Butterfly Count.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Night Owls Walk
A nocturnal guided walk into the woods to see what creatures come out when people go to bed. A torch and hardy footwear are advised.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sat 14 Sep
Free / 01505 842 882
- 19:30 – 21:30
Object Handling
Objects include a massive vertebra from a whale's back bone and a harpoon used by Hull whaling men, suitable for all ages.
Maritime Museum, Hull
Thu 23 May
Free / 01482 613902
- 13:00 – 15:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 01482 613902
- 13:00 – 15:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01482 613902
- 13:00 – 15:00
Oktoberfest
Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.
Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Wed 9 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Thu 10 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 11 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Glasgow Green
Thu 17 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 18 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Sat 19 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Prime Time
Informal meet-up for gay or bisexual men over 40.
Gay Men's Health, Edinburgh
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 556 1309
- 14:00 – 16:30
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0131 556 1309
- 14:00 – 16:30
Quiz Night at St Louis Cafe Bar
Get your thinking hats on to take the prize.
St Louis Cafe Bar, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 339 1742
- 21:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0141 339 1742
- 21:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0141 339 1742
- 21:00
Radio Forth On the Fringe
Radio Forth Ltd. The largest showcase of Fringe entertainment at this year's festival! Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment. Complete sell-out in 2008, 2009 and 2010! Don't miss out! Previous line-ups have included Adam Hills, KT Tunstall, Reginald D Hunter, the…
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Fri 2 Aug
£17.50 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 3 Aug
£17.50 / 0844 871 3014
Refugee Week Scotland Media Awards
Annual awards, hosted by the British Red Cross, highlighting exceptional reporting of asylum and refugee issues in the Scottish press. Presented in association with the Scottish Refugee Council and the National Union of Journalists. Booking is essential.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 21 Jun
Ring of Brodgar Guided Walk
Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk and learn about its special historical significance. Meet at the car park.
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Thu 23 May
Free / 01856 841732
- 13:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 01856 841732
- 13:00
Rock of Ages
Help to create a raised bed rockery with plants that will attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. All ages and abilities welcome.
Forfar Loch Country Park
Sat 25 May
Free / 01307 461118
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 15:30
Sun 26 May
Free / 01307 461118
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 15:30
Rockpools at Seamill
See what kind of creatures make their homes in the rockpools on Seamill Beach and compare with findings at the Largs site on Tue 13 Aug. Meet behind the Seamill Hydro.
Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01505 842882
- 13:00 – 14:30
Rogue Writers
Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow: Soddy Lecture
2013 is the centenary of the first appearance in print of the word 'isotope'. Professor David Sanderson talks about the past, present and future of isotopes.
University of Glasgow
Thu 13 Jun
Free
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 19:00 – 20:00
Saint and Sinner
Listen to the story of Malcolm Canmore, who ran off to invade England leaving his poor wife Margaret all alone in the castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Tue 18 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Sausage Festival
An evening of flat racing with sausage makers from around the country offering their produce for racegoers to taste.
Windsor Racecourse
Mon 10 Jun
£12–£38 / 0871 220 0260
- 18:30 – 21:00
Scotch Broth presents A Nip and Tuck In
An event for the whisky lovers among us that sees the golden stuff paired with a selection of food stuff.
The Good Spirits Co., Glasgow
Thu 23 May
£30 / 0141 258 8427
- 19:00 – 21:00
Scotland's Gardens Open Day
A chance to take in the different gardens across the country on a special opening day, with activities and special events for visitors.
Broughton House & Garden, Kirkcudbright
Thu 13 Jun
£4 / 0844 493 2246
For further information please call 0844 4932246.
- 18:00 – 21:00
Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Sun 28 Jul
£4 / 0844 493 2164
For further information please call 0844 4932164.
- 12:00 – 16:30
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Tue 16 Jul
£2 / 0844 493 2149
- 14:00
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Cardiff Central Library
Sat 1 Jun
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sat 6 Jul
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 14:00 – 17:00
Newbold Verdon Library, Leicester
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices / 0116 305 3661
- 15:00 – 16:00
Mon 8 Jul
Phone for prices / 0116 305 3661
- 15:00 – 16:00
Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Bury St. Edmunds
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 01638 750760
- 13:30 – 15:00
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 01638 750760
- 13:30 – 15:00
Fri 7 Jun
Phone for prices / 01638 750760
- 13:30 – 15:00
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Seasonal Decorations Workshop
This seasonal workshop shows how to make wreathes and festive decorations to brighten your home this Christmas.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sun 15 Dec
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
Selkirk Common Riding
A tradition which can be traced back over 400 years, the Riding involves exchanging of flags, mass horse rides, and much ceremonial pomp and circumstance. In addition to the main ceremonies, there are sports, parades, dances and concerts taking place over the weekend.
Philiphaugh Estate, Selkirk
Sat 15 Jun
01750 21766
- 13:30


