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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
The Bruce Festival
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel.
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Sat 24 Aug
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01383 732226
Sun 25 Aug
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01383 732226
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
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
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
An Introduction to Thinking about Cinema
A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sat 8 Jun
Sat 15 Jun
Battle Tactics for Kids
Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!
English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield
Thu 1 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 2 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 3 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
Sat 25 May
Tue 28 May
Thu 30 May
Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair
Steam engines and vintage vehicles galore in the picturesque surroundings of Castle Fraser. Includes fairground rides for children.
Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Sat 15 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2164
Sun 16 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2164
From Castles to Camels: Scottish Silver, Its Makers and Their Marks
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.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30
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 23 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Fri 24 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Sat 25 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
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.
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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
More Than A Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football
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…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
Fri 24 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
Sat 25 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
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
Sun 26 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
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
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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
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 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
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14:00
Traquair Fair
The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.
Traquair House, Innerleithen
Sat 27 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 28 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00
Unsolved Festival
Haddo House, with its creaking floorboards and spooky nooks and crannies, plays host to the Unsolved Festival. Wannabe detectives, budding crime writers, CSI aficionados and those who just like a good old fashioned mystery can enjoy writer talks, films and storytelling events.
Haddo House, Ellon
Fri 18 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179
Sat 19 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179
Sun 20 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 493 2179
We have something to say about … Pt 1
Vogue’ology examines the roots of the House & Ballroom Scene and discusses its response to intersecting race, gender, sexuality and class oppressions with womanist theologian Eboni Marshall Turman.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 13:30
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
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).
