Days out and History

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18th Century Cottage Life
Date	Location
Fiona J Houston decided to live like an 18th century ancestor. In this talk she explains the pleasures and pains of her experiment, followed by an 18th century-inspired buffet. View full details
27 Sep 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
Date	Location
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. View full details
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Callendar House, Falkirk

2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era
Date	Location
Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the world has suddenly become a hot topic for everyone – not just the crazies. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival: Art Late. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
23 Aug 6.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

An Afternoon of 50s Flair
Date	Location
Pop on your winklepickers and tease your hair into a bouffant before boarding the retro red bus to the 1950s. Tour the costume exhibition, enjoy an old school cream tea then take in a screening of Grease. Prizes for the best 1950s costumes! View full details
21 Jun 11am	National Museum of Costume, Dumfries

AHSS: Visit to Kelburn Castle and Knock Castle
Date	Location
The Strathclyde group of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland leads a day trip to the colourfully graffiti'd Kelburn Castle and the 17th-century ruins of Knock Castle. Meet at Kelburn Castle car park. View full details
27 Jun 10am	Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs

All Day Arthur's Adventures
Date	Location
This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. View full details
16 Jun 10am 29 Jul 10am	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Almondell Past and Present
Date	Location
Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
18 Nov 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

The Anatomical Museum Open Day
Date	Location
A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton). View full details
30 Jun 10am	Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh

Applying Pressure
Date	Location
Hear the bloody tale of Earl Gilbert and the megalomaniacal manner in which he took the ruling of Crossraguel Abbey into his own hands. View full details
17 Jun 11am	Crossraguel Abbey

Architectural Secrets Walking Tour
Date	Location
A wander through Aberdeen's old town to learn about its Medieval buildings and the 18th and 19th century artisan houses. Meet at the entrance to King's College. View full details
16 Jun 7.30pm	James McKay Hall, Aberdeen

Armed Forces Day
Date	Location
Armed Forces and Veterans celebrations with massed pipes and drums and a parade of military vehicles. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Union Street, Aberdeen

Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century
Date	Location
Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th century artists. View full details
24 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Artist's Book Day
Date	Location
As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals and books on anatomy to create some drawings and prints which you'll fashion into a book of your own. Family friendly, suitable for ages 10+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug 9.45am	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Attics Tour
Date	Location
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 staircases, heights and tight spaces and is only suitable for the fully able. Tour can be booked in advance by telephone, or in person on the day, if numbers allow. Ages 12+. View full details
27 May–21 Oct Sun 2pm	Atholl Estates, Pitlochry

Ayrshire Burns Brightly
Date	Location
A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, South Ayrshire

Ayrshire's Reel History
Date	Location
A series of short films documenting the history of Cumnock and Dalmellington, from Dalmellington Fancy Dress Parade in 1927, to Cumnock Celebration and Ochiltree Tile Works in 1951, showcasing over 100 years of Scotland on screen. View full details
10 May–11 Aug Thu–Sat 11am–5pm	Baird Institute Museum, Cumnock

Back to School with Miss Baxter
Date	Location
If you think school is bad now, try a day at school during WWII! No trainers, iPods or skiving allowed at this actress-led re-enactment. Places are limited so please arrive early. Ages 5+. View full details
30 Jun 2pm	Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Bang on Time
Date	Location
The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Battle of Killiecrankie
Date	Location
Learn about the gruesome details of battles in the past with an interactive battle talk, weapons display, and crafts for warlike kids. View full details
11 Jul 2pm 25 Jul 2pm 8 Aug 2pm 22 Aug 2pm 24 Oct 2pm	Killiecrankie National Trust Visitor Centre, Pitlochry

The Prestonpans Tapestry – Animated!
Date	Location
Showing of a new DVD, the animated story of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Screened every hour, on the hour. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
2 Jun–9 Jun Not Mon	Prestoungrange Gothenburg, Prestonpans

The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Date	Location
Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life. View full details
4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm 6 Oct–25 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am & 3.30pm	The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Beaton and Blackness
Date	Location
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 trickster himself and hear him plan his escape and revenge. View full details
10 Jun 11am	Blackness Castle, Blackness

The Black Dinner
Date	Location
One night in November 1440, the 16-year-old Earl of Douglas and his younger brother David were invited to dinner with James II. They didn't know that it was a plot to destroy their family's power. Over the course of the evening they were accused of trumped-up charges and summarily beheaded, an event which has become known as the Black Dinner. Hear the story of how it happened at this living history event. View full details
26 Nov–30 Nov Mon–Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Blackness House and Grounds
Date	Location
Tour the house and gardens, learning more about local history as you go. Part of Dundee WestFest. View full details
13 Jun 2pm	St Peter's Church, Dundee

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