After 6am, Days out, History

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Archaeology And Birds At Brodgar

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.

Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness

Thu 30 May

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00
…and 5 more dates until 18 Jul

Trebuchets and Trickery

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.

Edinburgh Castle

Sat 25 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Sat 8 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
…and 2 more dates until 16 Jun

Adult Learners' Week: Beyond the Books

Learn more about the library's collections with this special tour and talk.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Level 3 Info Zone

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 14:00 – 15:00

The Atlantic Cable

A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).

The Glad Café, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 636 6119

The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).

  • 19:00 – 22:30

Specialist Tours at Glasgow Museums

Learn more about a specific component of Glasgow Museums' vast collection from an expert on the subject. Booking is essential.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 276 9300

Today: Highlights of the Arms and Armour Collection.

  • 14:30 – 15:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

Today: Hidden Treasures of the British Painting Collection – Get up close and personal with portraits, still lifes and landscapes by artists like Samuel John Peploe and Joan Eardley.

  • 14:30 – 15:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

Today: Free Wheeling – a look at the specialist car collection.

  • 14:30 – 15:30
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An Introduction to Thinking about Cinema

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£6 in advance / 0845 874 3001

The story.

Sat 1 Jun

£6 in advance / 0845 874 3001

The image.

Sat 8 Jun

£6 in advance / 0845 874 3001

The sound.

Sat 15 Jun

£6 in advance / 0845 874 3001

The acting.

Brighton's Victorian Sewer Tours

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

Arch 260, Palace Pier, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£12 (£8.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£12 (£8.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£12 (£8.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£12 (£8.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Grand Medieval Joust

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!

English Heritage: Eltham Palace, London SE9

Sat 15 Jun

£12 (£10.80; Children £7.20; Family £31.20; Member £2.10; Member Concession £1.90; Member Children £1.30; Member Family £5.50) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 16 Jun

£12 (£10.80; Children £7.20; Family £31.20; Member £2.10; Member Concession £1.90; Member Children £1.30; Member Family £5.50) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Langside Talks

A series of talks at Langside Library covering a variety of topics.

Langside Library, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 276 0777

Today: 'Three Poets: Three Languages' with Glasgow-based prize-winning poets Maggie Rabatski, A C Clarke and Sheila Templeton, who will each read for 15 minutes.

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 276 0777

Today: 'The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society' by Stuart Robertson, who is the director of the society.

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Notorious Women of Brighton

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+.

St Nicholas Church, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Pirates and Patriots

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.

Edinburgh Castle

Thu 23 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Thu 30 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Thu 6 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
…and 2 more dates until 20 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

Spotlight On: Amazing Amber

Dr Andrew Ross, the curator of the Amazing Amber exhibition, reveals the nitty gritty about the substance, looking to science, stories and even ways to spot a fake.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Sold out / 0300 123 6789

  • 14:00

2013 Shelley Lecture: Is Literature Good for Us?

Rebecca Goldstein ponders the conflict between literature and moral philosophy and whether or not literature is more adept at engendering moral advances than dear old Plato might have imagined.

Saïd Business School, Oxford

Wed 5 Jun

Nelson Mandela Auditorium

£12 (Students and members £7) / 01865 288800

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Abbey Quest

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.

English Heritage: Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley

Sat 20 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 21 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 22 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Absolutely Brighton, the Wonderful Brighton Story

Brighton's colourful history brought to life on this acclaimed 90 minute guided walk. Find secret tunnels, 'twittens', and a long forgotten lost black cat on this unique tour. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 4 Jun

After Flodden - Commemoration And Coronation

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.

Stirling Castle

Sat 21 Sep

Included in admission / 01786 450000

  • 12:00

Sun 22 Sep

Included in admission / 01786 450000

  • 12:00

Andrew Kerr: Explore Stockbridge

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.

Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 5665

Today, Kerr leads a walking tour. Meet at the corner of Saunders St and Bridge.

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Annual Cardinal Winning Lecture

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.

Bute Hall, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 330 4092

Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day

Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.

Scone Palace, Perth

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01738 552300

  • 09:30 – 16:30
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Archaeology Day

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.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 29 Sep

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 11:00

Archaeology Detectives

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 late Roman period – the time of King Arthur!

English Heritage: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Hexham

Sat 20 Jul

£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 21 Jul

£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Mon 22 Jul

£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 31 more dates until 26 Aug

Archaeology Week

It's the Festival of Archaeology so join us for fun activities for the whole family. Get hands-on and discover more about the history of Tintagel through our experts and the fascinating artefacts uncovered here over the years.

English Heritage: Tintagel Castle

Sat 27 Jul

£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 Jul

£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 5 more dates until 3 Aug

Archaeology Weekend

It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Old Sarum's history.

English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury

Sat 27 Jul

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Archaeology Weekend

It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Wroxeter Roman City's history.

English Heritage: Wroxeter Roman City, Shrewsbury

Sat 27 Jul

£5.20 (£4.70; Children £3.10; Family £13.50) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

£5.20 (£4.70; Children £3.10; Family £13.50) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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