Before 3am, Days out, History

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This Historic Scotland Rangers Service guided walk includes an enactment on the influence and effect that sovereigns have had on the changing face and development of the Royal Parks.

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.

Meet the medieval castle knight, splendid in his armour. Hear tales of chivalry and become a knight for the day as you hone your skills for the battlefield in front of a watchful master tutor.

A walk with staff from Museums and Galleries and the Countryside Rangers Service, exploring the history and landscape of the Donmouth and beach areas. Booking is essential.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Brighton’s most creative tour! A unique/off-centre trip through Brighton’s strange history and cult-ure, including: magic, mysticism, comedy, time machines, and an origami lesson. Does Brighton have an underground river? How are the Old Steine, Stonehenge and the CERN particle accelerator related? Has one of Brighton’s…

Deirdrie Bernard of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society looks at CRM's local legacy.

Experience the even darker side of the atmospheric and historically fascinating Mary King's Close on these late night, adults-only tours to celebrate Hallowe'en. The lights are turned lower and the facts are even stranger and gorier than usual.

David Mullane, Hyndland Residents Association Chairman gives an illustrated talk on the elegant Edwardian architecture of Hyndland and the havoc left by the Clydebank blitz in 1941.

A one hour tour of this iconic modernist apartment block on Brighton's seafront. See behind the creamy, concrete facade and hear about the luxurious lifestyle of the original occupants and its resoration. Includes roof terrace view. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Are you ready for an adventure? Take a journey through time as you go exploring the ruins of Goodrich Castle. Discover what life was like there during times of war and peace, with interactive games and activities.

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.