Days Out, Heritage

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The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
10 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Falkirk
Crafts for Scotland & Hobbycrafts
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Thousands of unique, high quality, hand-made crafts for Christmas and the home. Come along to the show to find finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Meet the crafts people themselves and be inspired!
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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A unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre featuring bands from across the globe, set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Booking essential.
1 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.00; Sat 7.30 & 10.30 Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Holly Fest
Date Location
A German-style open market and holly wreath demonstrations.
13 Dec–14 Dec 11.00am–4.00 Drum Castle, Banchory
Costumed Performances
Date Location
Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to peasants and soldiers.
16 Jun–21 Sep 11.00am, 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
16 Jun–19 Sep 11.00am–3.30 Stirling Castle, Stirling
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 11.00am & 3.30 Fort George, Nr Nairn
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 1.00 & 3.00 St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews
HMT Tours
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Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past.
23 Aug, 30 Aug 10.30am His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Largs Viking Festival
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Learn all about those crazy Vikings, who were driven out of Scotland in 1263, with a week of Viking-related events and more.
30 Aug–7 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Largs
Drystone Walling Workshop
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Learn the skill of the traditional art of drystone walling. Please bring steel toe capped boots, warm waterproof clothing, midge repellent and a packed lunch. Ages 16+. Booking essential.
17 Sep, 16 Jul, 13 Aug–14 Aug 9.30am–4.00 Threave Garden & Estate, Castle Douglas
Hallowe'en in the Tower
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Join a storyteller in the damp dark halls of the Tower of Drum. Dress up, bring a lantern and we'll provide the hot drinks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
25 Oct 6.00–9.00 Drum Castle, Banchory
Steam'n'Scream
Date Location
Steam engine themed Hallowe'en entertainment including a visit to Birkhill mine. Come in fancy dress.
25 Oct–26 Oct 11.00am–4.00 Bo'ness Station, Bo'ness
Up Helly Aa
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Spectacular fire festival celebrating Shetlandic history, the highlight of which is the torchlight procession of up to 1,000 colourfully dressed guisers following a Viking galley through the town en route to its ceremonial burning.
27 Jan 7.30 Town Centre, Shetland
Wickerman!
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Archaeolink's most frighteningly fun event of the season! Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain where the spirits of the dead return to the land of the living. Spooky sights and sounds abound with the burning of the Wickerman as the chilling finale.
26 Oct 11.00am Archaeolink Prehistory Park, Insch
Witches and Wizards
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Witching time is here again! Dress as a witch or wizard to join Crathes for their annual witch hunt (£1.50) in the grounds with a parade at 2pm.
25 Oct–26 Oct 10.00am–4.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Burning of the Clavie
Date Location
Pictish, Celtic, Viking or Roman in origin, the Burning of the Clavie is a celebrated Scottish Hogmanay festival.
10 Jan 6.00 Burghead Village, nr Elgin

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