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Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival
A variety of literary and musical events celebrating the Hebrides and beyond, featuring a number…
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An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis |
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Bat Walk
Learn about the bats with the Rangers. Please call to book and confirm evening starting time.
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Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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Duncan Williamson: Ceilidh Man
A week of themed nights to celebrate the voice, art and history of Gypsy Travellers. 'Part of the…
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Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
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Camouflage '08
This dynamic programme of arts events has been organised by The Gordon Highlanders Museum in…
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The Gordon Highlanders' Museum, Aberdeen |
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Going Batty
Grab the bat detectors and torches - it's European Bat Weekend and we're going on a bat hunt. Ages…
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Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow |
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East Neuk Seafood Celebrations
Enjoy the fruits of the East Neuk coastline with this celebration of the region's fodder.
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East Neuk, Aberdeen |
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Orkney Brown Trout Season Opens
Fishing is free with a choice of lochs to suit most tastes! Subscription to the local trout…
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Orkney, Orkney |
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Dundee Naturalists' Society
The Society arrange a series of outings over the summer, full days at the weekend and shorter…
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Various Venues, Dundee |
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Perth and Kinross Cycling Summer
The Perth and Kinross Council have organised a plethora of summer cycling activities to keep you…
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Various venues, Perth & Kinross |
| 9:00am–5:00pm |
Medical Impressions
Collaborative exhibition by the University of Dundee Museum Services and the Department of Special…
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Tayside Medical History Museum, Dundee |
| 9:00am–6:00pm |
Cowal Highland Gathering
World famous Highland games with competitors from all over the world travelling to enter the heavy…
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The Stadium, Dunoon |
| 9:30am–2:30pm |
Conservation Volunteer Day
Enjoy some fresh air and exercise as you do your bit to conserve the natural surroundings. Ages…
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Vogrie House, Gorebridge |
| 9:45am–5:45pm |
Call to Arms
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout…
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National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–1:00pm |
Twice Nightly Twice Brightly
Presented by the Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society, this exhibition explores the…
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Auld Kirk Museum, Glasgow |
| 10:00am–4:00pm |
Living History
Meet characters from the past as you learn more about the Battle of Bannockburn. Interview a…
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Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Stirling |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Scotland: A Changing Nation
A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day.
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Your Ocean
A travelling exhibition from The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
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St Andrews Museum, St Andrews |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Pret a Porter
A unique exhibition of clothing reflecting the jet-setting lifestyle of Ailsa Porter, an air…
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Callendar House, Falkirk |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Photographic Competition
A wildlife and landscape photography competition. For entry forms and rules email Lochwinnoch…
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RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Junior Exhibition: Fossils and Funny Bones @ Sensation
Discover the magic of pre-historic worlds through playful and imaginative games and activities.
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Sensation, Dundee |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Faking It! 300 Years of Banknote Forgery
This summer's exhibition at the Museum on the Mound is all about banknote forgery. Find out who…
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Museum On The Mound, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Homes & Interiors Scotland
Talks, demos, seminars and plenty of exhibitors for all your homes and interiors needs.
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SECC, Glasgow |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black…
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Writers' Museum, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
South by South-West
A 'Future Museum' exhibition exploring the heritage of South-West Scotland's art 1880-1940. In…
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Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Hip Knits
A collection of knitted items ranging from your granny's Fair Isle sweaters to modern day…
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National Museum of Costume, Dumfries |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Used Bookshop
A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1.
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Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The largest and most prestigious wildlife photography competition in the world comes to Scotland.
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National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
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City Art Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Great Apes - How Great Are You?
Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages.
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Sensation, Dundee |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes…
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
The Local Word and Image: 500 Years of Printing in Scotland
Exhibition tracing the development of printing in the city from 1622, through the publication of…
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Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen |
| 10:00am–6:00pm |
RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre
The centre which overlooks the famous nesting ospreys is open for the summer months. Binoculars…
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RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, by Boat of Garten |
| 10:00am–8:00pm |
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
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National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:15am |
Massacre Landrover Safari
Be comfortably transported over the rough to uncover the darker history of the Massacre of Glencoe.
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Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe |
| 10:30am |
A Roman Holiday
Find out what the Romans did for us, with demos, the opportunity to handle equipment and dress up…
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Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy |
| 10:30am–5:00pm |
Orkney in the 12th Century: Earl Rognavald and his Earldom
Using experts in the fields of archaeology, history and literature, an intriguing slice of Norse…
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Orkney Museum, Kirkwall |
| 10:30am–5:00pm |
Castle Mystery Trail
A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a…
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Culzean Castle, Maybole |
| 11:00am |
Costumed Performances
Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to…
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 11:00am–12:00pm |
Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours
Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics…
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 11:00am–3:30pm |
Costumed Performances
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Stirling Castle, Stirling |
| 11:00am–4:00pm |
Burntisland Heritage Summer Exhibition 2008
A vast selection of videos and other types of historical materials relating to the town's history…
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Various Venues, Burntisland |
| 11:00am–5:00pm |
Life After Iraq
Joint exhibition by award-winning photojournalist Angela Catlin and writer Billy Briggs, who…
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St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow |
| 12:00pm |
Costumed Performances
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 12:00pm–5:00pm |
Stirrup Pumps and Siren Suits: Everyday Life on the Home Front
Using objects, images and oral history extracts, this exhibition examines how the war changed…
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Laing Museum, Newburgh |
| 12:00pm–6:00pm |
Kart Grand Prix
Experience a competitive race event in 200cc karts on Scotland's largest indoor circuit.
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Scotkart Indoor Kart Racing, Clydebank |
| 12:00pm–11:00pm |
The 2nd Trossachs beer festival
A traditional beer festival with live folk music, beer related events and a special menu available…
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The Lade Inn, Callander |
| 1:00pm |
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney
Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk.
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Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness |
| 1:30pm |
Costumed Performances
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 1:30pm–3:30pm |
Victorian Fridays
Come and try children's games and toys from the Victorian era.
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Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed |
| 2:00pm–3:00pm |
The Puffin Club
Paint a stain glass sea scene.
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Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick |