After 12pm, Days out

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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

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 4 more dates until 2 Jun

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
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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
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

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

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

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

…and 5 more dates until 27 Oct

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

Good Intent, Rochester

Wed 5 Jun

£1 / 01634 843118

  • 20:30
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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
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

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

Free / 0141 552 4267

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

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
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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
…and 5 more dates until 14 Jul

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
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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
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

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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
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