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Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Ghost Walk of the Lanes
A 70 minute walk around Brighton's most haunted quarter with either Silas, Ebenezer or Jasper, dressed in full Victorian attire. Discover the spectre of the old police cells, the wandering nun of Meeting House Lane, the hideous spectre of Old Steine, the amorous apparition and more… Suitable fo all age-ranges. A family…
Druids Head, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Most Haunted Pubs Tour
Intoxicating spirits abound in this exploration of City centre landmark pubs, including visits to a couple of the most supernaturally interesting. Suitable for ages 18+.
Under Archway at Hannington's Taxi Rank, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Space Babies
Spacetacular storytime adventure.
Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 11:00 – 16:00
Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends
A series of walks around the Outer Hebrides area with guide Sue MacDonld.
Grogarry Lodge, South Uist
Sun 26 May
£15–£30 (includes lunch) / 01878 708004
- 09:30 – 17:30
Rossinish, Outer Hebrides
Sat 25 May
£10–£20 / 01878 708004
A walk from Rueval to Bonnie Prince Charlie's leaving point for Skye. This is a long and challenging walk.
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sunday Papers Live
A full day of discussions and performances based on the Sunday papers, with commentators, musicians, actors and poets bringing to life the day's news, section by section. Dress code? Smoking jackets and Sunday best, of course.
Cecil Sharp House, London NW1
Sun 26 May
£20 / 020 7485 2206
This week includes performances from UN insider Mukesh Kapila, journalist and novelist Jon Ronson, fashionista Katherine Hamnett (CBE) and artist Gavin Turk, plus many more.
- 11:00
Tall Tales
Interactive storytelling session with movement, mime and props thrown in for good measure. Ages 3–5.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£6 / 0141 552 4267
Clown around with stories of The Circus.
- 10:00
Voice of Community: Story and Music-making in Adult Learning
Storyteller Michael Williams and teaching musician Gica Loening lead this course offering insight into how creative practice contributes to adult learning through the transformative powers of writing and music. No storytelling or musical experience necessary.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£36 (Members £30) / 0131 556 9579
- 10:30 – 16:30
Votes For Women
In 1909 the local branch of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) opened its office in Brighton. Hear about their struggle and courage and campaign of nuisance and disruption. Join me Karen Antoni and follow in the footsteps of the Brighton Suffragette movement of the early 1900's for an hour walk &…
Visitor Information Centre, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272
Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
