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The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Ian Mitchell: Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers
Author Ian Mitchell talks about the Highlands back in the days when bandits, poachers and illicit distillers camped out in the mountains.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 623 3918
- 18:00
Jacobite Clans Alive
Jacobite clansmen from The Alba Adventure Company show off their fighting skills in traditional costumes.
Scone Palace, Perth
Sun 26 May
£6 grounds admission (£5.40; Children £4.20; Family £25) / 01738 552300
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
Jurassic June
Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Highlights Tours at Glasgow Museums
Get a closer look at some of the best specimens Glasgow Museums has in its collections. Booking is essential.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 276 9300
Today: Highlights of the Transport and Technology Collection – Go on a journey through the history of transportation in Glasgow.
- 14:30 – 15:30
Thu 20 Jun
0141 276 9300
Today: Highlights of the Human History Collection.
- 14:30 – 15:30
Hilarious History
Join Inner State Theatre as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of History. This weekend it's the 'Viking Invaders'. A comic retelling of the entire history of the Viking nation with Eric and Hilda to guide you. Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 20 Jul
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 21 Jul
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend it's the Spanish Armada. Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 27 Jul
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 28 Jul
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This Weekend Inner State Theatre perform 'Cooking Up A Storm', featuring local hero Captain James Cook.Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 3 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 4 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend inner State Theatre tackle The Battle of Trafalgar. Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 10 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 11 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend Inner State Theatre perform 'King Arthur and The Dragon!' Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 17 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 18 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History Festival
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. See the 'Viking Invaders' and 'Don't Mess with Bess', plus watch out for the Victorian pick pockets too! Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 24 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Sun 25 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Mon 26 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Historic Holyrood Celtic Crag
This three hour guided walk with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service include exploration and activities! Discover what life was like for Holyrood's Celtic communities with a focus on the Iron Age and early historic periods.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 8 Sep
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 09:00
Historic Holyrood Surviving Eidyn
This three hour guided walk with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service include exploration and activities! Discover what life was like for Holyrood’s first settlers from the arrival of hunter gathers through to farming.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 1 Sep
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 09:00
Historic Plockton Village Tour
A guided walk around the picturesque seaside village of Plockton, in which you can learn about its history as a planned village and its sailing tradition. Booking is essential.
Balmacara Estate, Kyle
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0844 4932233
- 10:00 – 13:00
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0844 4932233
- 10:00 – 13:00
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0844 4932233
- 10:00 – 13:00
History Live!
Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.
Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton
Sat 20 Jul
Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181
- 09:30 – 18:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181
- 09:30 – 18:00
HMT Tours
Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre, exploring the architecture and the spooky history of the venue. Tours last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (£3) / 01224 641122
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (£3) / 01224 641122
Homecoming Burns Night Parade
A spectacular Burns Night celebration featuring a cast of over 2000, original music and giant puppets on a parade to celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014 and Burns Night.
Various venues, Dumfries
Sat 25 Jan
Times vary / Free
Horrible Heidie Tours
Think school is bad these days? You kids don't know you're born. Take this interactive tour of SSSM and experience just how bad kids in the olden days had it. Suitable for all ages.
Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 0500
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 287 0500
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Hospitalfield House Tours
Learn more about this historic centre on a relaxed guided tour of the grounds and house. These monthly walks end in Hospitalfield's refectory with afternoon tea, included in the ticket price.
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Mon 3 Jun
£8 / 01241 872333
- 14:00 – 16:00
Mon 1 Jul
£8 / 01241 872333
- 14:00 – 16:00
Mon 5 Aug
£8 / 01241 872333
- 14:00 – 16:00
The Imperial Roman Army
Join the armoured ranks of the Ermine Street Guard as the imperial Roman army is put through its training. Youngsters can join in the drill and training with sessions throughout the day, or meet the Roman potter with hands on fun for all junior potters.
English Heritage: Birdoswald Roman Fort, Gilsland, Brampton
Sun 26 May
£6.50 (£5.50; Children £4.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£6.50 (£5.50; Children £4.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Industrial Heritage Conference
Glasgow's Industrial Heritage, Victorian Design and Industry plus much more on offer.
Maryhill Burgh Halls, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Times vary / TBC / 0845 860 1891
Part of West End Festival.
Sun 16 Jun
Times vary / TBC / 0845 860 1891
Part of West End Festival.
Interior Design of Daniel Cottier
David Robertson of Four Acres Charitable Trust talks about one of the leading lights of the 19th century, and the completion of phase 1 of the restoration at Cottiers (once Downahill Church).
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0141 339 7223
Part of West End Festival.
- 18:30
Introductory German Longsword Session
An introduction to historical fencing and working with the Longsword.
Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 30 May
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Jewel in the Glen: Gleneagles, Golf and the Ryder Cup
Just as it's about to return home, Ed Hodge explores the history of the Ryder Cup from 1921 to the present day.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0131 623 3918
- 18:00
Kids WWII Training School
Air raids, rationing, evacuation - how would you have fared during WWII? Find out what life was really like during the 1940s, and learn about Audley End's role during the war as Station 43, then take part in the children's drill and obstacle course.
English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden
Mon 22 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Tue 23 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Wed 24 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00




