Morning events, Days out, History

It was Bill Shankly, perhaps the greatest football manager ever to come out of Scotland, who summed up the appeal of football to the fan. 'Some people believe football is a matter of life and death,' he mused. 'I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.' This exhibition looks at the history of football in…

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

Despite the fact that good ol' Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable in the 1300s, that wily Sir Thomas Randolph managed to take control – and he didn't even have any fancy machinery. Meet the sly fox himself and find out more.

Monks, Monarchs and Munitions! Discover the incredible history of Audley End House and Gardens when we bring history to life with camp life, music and dance, plus fun family activities!

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

The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.

An annual open day to come along and spend a day with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service in the Iron Age, meet characters from the past and try your hand at skills from the period.

Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

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.

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.

Guided tours of Brighton's magnificent, award-winning Victorian sewers. Minimum age is 11 years old. Pre-booking is required.

Brighton's most legendary walking tour introduces you to an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, some unfamiliar even to local residents. It's an unmissable trail of discovery throughout! Suitable for ages 18+.

An illustrated talk by George Dalgleish, Keeper of Scottish History & Archaeology, on the work and lives of some of Scotland's historic goldsmiths from the 16th century to the present.

A display of original photographs documenting the engineering project to provide sanitation to the city of Aberdeen in the early 20th century.

Join us for a right royal day at Queen Victoria's favourite home by the sea. Spectacular equestrian displays, the magnificent parade of the Redcoats, and royal walkabouts bring alive the days of the Empire.

Jacobite clansmen from The Alba Adventure Company show off their fighting skills in traditional costumes.

View works from the Duke of Sutherland's art collection. Price includes transport to Mertoun House, a guided tour and refreshments. Booking is essential.

Wilful princesses, music hall stars, headstrong courtesans, entrepreneurs, Brighton has always attracted women who dare do things differently. Hear some of their stories and other female claims to fame. Suitable for ages 16+.

Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats are being demolished to make room for a new skyline. However, the high-rise flats feature in the city's story in more ways than one. The exhibition looks at 50 years of the Red Road flats and the development's impact on its residents through their own artwork and commentary, as a way to…

Meet Queen Elizabeth as she visits the home of her great admirer Robert Dudley, Earl of Essex. Join in the entertainments as Dudley attempts to impress the Virgin Queen with plays, music, and military displays.

The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.

A fun family quest amongst the ruins of the magnificent Rievaulx Abbey. Seek out the monks within the ruins of the abbey church, cloisters, and chapter house as they depict the daily life of the medieval abbey. With a prize certificate for every child.

In the 500th anniversary year of the Battle of Flodden which saw the devastating loss of James IV, visit Stirling Castle to hear reflections on what went wrong for the Scots on that fateful day. Join us on this special anniversary weekend as we commemorate the battle and mark the crowning of James V.

Archbishop Gerard Muller, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives a lecture in in recognition of the importance of the St. Andrew’s Foundation. Booking is essential.