After 6am, Days out, History

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The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 9 more dates until 30 Jun

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.

Central Library, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 242 8100

Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Mon 5 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 18 more dates until 26 Aug

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

Arthur's Amble

The Historic Scotland Rangers Service will lead this easy graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch will look at Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jul

Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete

Roll up, Roll up! Do your bit for the War effort and sample the atmosphere of a 40’s fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Sat 22 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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Ark Adventures

Explore the natural history collections and learn about the animals contained in them. Suitable for under 5s.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

  • 11:00 – 12:00
  • 14:00 – 15:00

Glasgow Style City Walking Tour

A walking tour led by guides from the Glasgow School of Art taking you through the history of this most stylish city of art, architecture and design.

Glasgow School of Art

Thu 20 Jun

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

Fri 21 Jun

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

Sat 22 Jun

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

…and 82 more dates until 14 Oct

Hastings Old Town Ghost Walk

Learn more about the history of Hastings Old Town on this spooky tour with author and historian Tina Brown. Meet her at the chessboard in George's Street.

The Chessboard, Hastings

Fri 12 Jul

£5 (£4) / 07817 686781

  • 20:30

Fri 26 Jul

£5 (£4) / 07817 686781

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Fri 9 Aug

£5 (£4) / 07817 686781

  • 19:00 – 20:30
…and 4 more dates until 11 Oct

History Live!

Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.

Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton

Sat 20 Jul

Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Introductory German Longsword Session

An introduction to historical fencing and working with the Longsword.

Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Thu 27 Jun

£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Thu 4 Jul

£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630

  • 19:30 – 21:30
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Medieval Mayhem

Experience medieval life as this favourite family day out returns. Bring along your little lords and ladies to test their skills at hobby-horse jousting, foam sword fighting and teach them how to dress for battle. A day full of fun and games!

Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries

Fri 26 Jul

Included in admission / 01387 770244

  • 12:00

Sat 27 Jul

Included in admission / 01387 770244

  • 12:00

Sun 28 Jul

Included in admission / 01387 770244

  • 12:00

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 20 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Thu 4 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Thu 11 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
…and 6 more dates until 29 Aug

Renaissance Music

Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played.

Edinburgh Castle

Fri 28 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Sat 29 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Sun 30 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 Aug

The Rough Wooing

Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.

Edinburgh Castle

Fri 21 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Sat 22 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

Thu 27 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

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

The Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Farming Yesteryear and Vintage Rally

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

Scone Palace, Perth

Sun 8 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01738 552300

  • 09:00 – 17:00
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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
…and 41 more dates until 1 Sep

Aberdeen Welcomes Edward and Alexandra

An exhibition of photographs showing the visit of King Edward and Queen Alexandra to Aberdeen in 1906.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01224 337700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01224 337700

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 01224 337700

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 142 more dates until 7 Dec

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

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 20 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00
…and 2 more dates until 18 Jul

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
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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

Archive Show and Tell Sessions

A closer look at a section of the Glasgow Women's Library archive.

Glasgow Women's Library

Fri 28 Jun

Free (donations welcome) / 0141 248 9969

Suffragette Collection: uncover an inspirational woman amongst the suffragette postcards and pamphlets as part of the Illuminated Letters project.

  • 14:00 – 15:00
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