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12 University Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
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9 Jun–13 Jun Wed 6.30pm; Sat 2pm The Cullen Letters A whirlwind tour through 18th-century medicine via the 6000 letters sent between Dr William Cullen and his patients. Part of the West End Festival.
Aberdour Castle and Garden, Aberdour
Date Event
22 Jul Noon A Grand Country Residence Meet the 8th Earl of Morton and learn about the life of a 17th century nobleman.
8 Sep–9 Sep Sat & Sun noon–4pm Steadfast for the Covenant Meet one of the Scottish regiments from the summer of 1651, awaiting the arrival of Cromwell's army.
3 Jun 11am Treason and Plot A tale of intrigue as the Regent Morton partakes in some dodgy dealings with Mary of Guise and becomes involved with the murders of David Rizzio and…
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
Date Event
18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell Past and Present Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Anatomical Museum, Doorway 3, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jun 10am The Anatomical Museum Open Day A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton).
Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar
Date Event
1 Jun 10am Jubilee Tea Party A wee tea party celebrating all things royal and all things Angus. There's a chance to revisit earlier royal visits and occasions and if you have…
Annan Museum, Bank Street, Annan
Date Event
2 Jun–1 Sep Mon–Sat 11am–4pm Going for Gold: An Olympic Exhibition Interactive, child-friendly exhibition tracking the history of the Olympic games from the ancient Greek days until the present, with plenty of…
Apex City Quay Hotel, 1 West Victoria Dock Road, City Quay, Dundee
Date Event
23 Jun 7pm A Midsummer Winter Dinner Midsummer winter dinners were an event celebrated by Antarctic explorers to mark the halfway point of long winters – a morale booster with…
Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath
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9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Arbroath, signed in the Abbey in 1320, is a defining statement of Scottish nationhood, even if scholars are still debating its…
Arbroath Library, Hill Terrace, Arbroath
Date Event
12 Jun 2pm Mind When Do you remember when it was all fields round here? Then you're probably the perfect person for these reminiscing afternoons, which focus on a…
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Date Event
27 May–21 Oct Sun 2pm Attics Tour Discover the strange and revealing cornucopia of objects hidden away in Blair Castle on this tour of its maze of attic rooms. Tour involves spiral…
Auchtavan, Ballater
Date Event
3 Jun Noon Open Day at Auchtavan A fairly rough walk to see an old 'ferm toun' settlement and learn more about the area's history.
Auld Kirk Hall, High Street, Cockenzie, Prestonpans
Date Event
5 Jun 2pm Informal Talks on Local History Local history talks. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
Baird Institute Museum, 3 Lugar Street, Cumnock
Date Event
10 May–11 Aug Thu–Sat 11am–5pm Ayrshire's Reel History A series of short films documenting the history of Cumnock and Dalmellington, from Dalmellington Fancy Dress Parade in 1927, to Cumnock Celebration…
Baxter Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
20 Jun 7.30pm Tales of Old Torry Walking Tour An exploration of Torry, taking in the area's history from its roots as a fishing village to its (often unliked) status these days as a suburb of…
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Date Event
19 Sep 11am Wildlife and History Guided Walk This Ranger-led walk takes in the wildlife and history of the park over a muddy 2.75 miles. Part of West Lothian Walking Week. Booking is essential.
Blackness Castle, Nr Linlithgow, Blackness
Date Event
10 Jun 11am Beaton and Blackness Cardinal Beaton is languishing in his cell for attempting to forge the will of James V and trying to become the next ruler or Scotland. Meet the…
1 Aug 10am The Crooked Stick: Medieval Archery Do you reckon you could have offed the flower of the French nobility at Agincourt? Try your hand with a bow and find out.
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace, Taynuilt
Date Event
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 3pm The Fires of Hell A theatrical tour of Bonawe Iron Furnace to see how the work used to be divided: Gaelic people cutting timber and making charcoal, alongside English…
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Date Event
12 Jul–19 Jul Thu 2–3.30pm
9 Aug 2pm
23 Aug 2pm 		Well Planned or a Happy Accident A walk around Bowhill to observe the architectural and landscape features and to establish reasons why the unique surrounds turned out the way they…
Bridge of Dee, Aberdeen
Date Event
18 Jul 7.30pm The Old King's Highway Walking Tour A leisurely walk traversing the old entry into Aberdeen which would have been used by merchants and visitors centuries ago, learning more about the…
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Brodick, Isle Of Arran
Date Event
4 Jul 11.30am Dinosaurs, Celts and Vikings A walk back in time, taking in Arran's history, geology and wildlife.
Brodie Castle, Forres
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1 Jul 10.15am Jousting Tournament with the Knights of the Damned A breathtaking jousting spectacular from the country's best Medieval jousting team, alongside historical activities, birding displays and the chance…
Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date Event
6 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks The Museum Manager gives a talk about ornamenting landscape and, particularly, the Warwick Vase. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team of…
13 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks Liz Hancock presents a talk entitled 'Baroque Flowers and Animals' and examines Portuguese chairs. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team…
27 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks The Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art examines a tapestry featuring the Olympic Games. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team of…
30 May 12.30pm Curator's Talks The Curator of Islamic Civilizations discusses an odd Indian carpet fragment in this talk entitled 'Trees that Bud Animals'. Talks on different…
5 Jun 12.30pm Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'A tale on a Chinese vase from Jingdezhen'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
12 Jun 12.30pm Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'Medical Matters at the Burrell'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
16 Jun 2.30pm Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'Ancient Chinese Bronzes at the Burrell'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
19 Jun 12.30pm Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'Table Manners'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
21 Jun Noon Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'The Story behind the Painting'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
26 Jun 12.30pm Themed Tour A tour on the theme of 'Iconography – how to read meanings in art'. Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
Caerlaverock Castle, Glencaple, Dumfries
Date Event
26 Jul–29 Jul Thu–Sun noon–4pm Medieval Mayhem A chance for the little ones to have a go at all the things that made life in the middle ages interesting: archery, swordfighting (with foam swords…
Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk
Date Event
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm 1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne.
Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie
Date Event
16 Jun 10.30am
17 Jun 10.30am 		Castle Fraser Steam & Vintage Fair Steam engines and vintage vehicles galore in the picturesque surroundings of Castle Fraser. Includes fairground rides for children.

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