Before 5pm, Days out, History

Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?

Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?

Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion.

Alba Adventure bring you a fun filled and educational day where you can learn about traditions of the Jacobite era, including swordplay and wearing the belted plaid.

Learn all about the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots at this collection of living history demonstrations, performances and displays.

Take a walk through the woods of Drumlanrig and enjoy this play about the life and times of environmentalist John Muir.

The mighty castle of Conisbrough becomes the stage for the pageant of the Knights. See Escafeld re-enactors gather for courtly pursuits of archery and dancing, presentations of arming a knight and the tournament of Knights. Main combat at 3pm.

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family.

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family.

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family.

Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenets perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial skills on display.

Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenets perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the skills on display. You can also try the noble art of archery (small extra charge applies).

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Join us at Bolsover Castle for a journey back through the ages to medieval times and find out what life would have been like, with hands on activities and games.

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Join us at Framlingham Castle for a journey back through the ages to medieval times and find out what life would have been like, with hands on activities and games.

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Join us at Eltham Palace for a journey back through the ages to medieval times and find out what life would have been like, with hands on activities and games.

Explore history using costumes, props and your imagination. Ages 4–12.

Meet Gilbert Savage, medieval executioner, fearsome and imposing with his heavy axe and block. Hear his grisly tales of crimes and punishment medieval style.

Throughout each day our costumed medieval monk tells stories and tales from the time of the Gospels creation. Stories unfold en promenade around the ruins of the Priory. Also the Gospels on Grass artwork remains in situ for all visitors to enjoy.

Discover a whole range of myths and legends, from St George to King Arthur. Enjoy magical stories, games and hands-on activities.

A two-day conference organised by Glasgow Natural History Society, featuring a series of talks, workshops, and excursions about the influence of ecology on wildlife conservation in Scotland. In celebration of the British Ecological Society's 100th anniversary.

Learn about the fascinating four hundred year history of the country park.

Explorer and missionary David Livingstone wrote a diary, but at one point he ran out of paper and ink and had to resort to writing on newspaper with ink made from berries. It has only recently become possible to decipher this diary and this exhibition displays the result, including a horrifying account of a massacre by…

A fairly rough walk to see an old 'ferm toun' settlement and learn more about the area's history.

Gain access to the top floor of Valentines Mansion, which is normally closed, to visit the artists' studios there and see some of the artists' work, from glass to jewellery to paintings.

A moderate graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This dog friendly walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, is a great opportunity to get out and about exploring with your pooch!