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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

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Fri 14 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30
…and 11 more dates until 30 Aug

Inverness Provincial Mod

Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 21 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

  • 09:00

Sat 22 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

  • 09:00

A Grand Victorian Day Out

Join us for a right royal day at Queen Victoria's favourite home by the sea. Spectacular equestrian displays, the magnificent parade of the Redcoats, and royal walkabouts bring alive the days of the Empire.

English Heritage: Osborne House, East Cowes

Sat 25 May

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

ScotFest

A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.

Cochrane Park, Alva

Sat 13 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Andrew Kerr: Explore Stockbridge

The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.

Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 5665

Today, Kerr leads a walking tour. Meet at the corner of Saunders St and Bridge.

  • 11:00 – 12:00
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Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day

Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.

Scone Palace, Perth

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01738 552300

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Assembly Rooms Tours

The Assembly Rooms opens its doors to offer one-hour tours of all the nooks and crannies of the building, which has been gracing George Street since 1787. The tours come as part of the organisation's new project to create a People’s History, complete with personal experiences memories of the building that span the last…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4348

  • 11:00
  • 12:00

Audley End Through The Ages!

Monks, Monarchs and Munitions! Discover the incredible history of Audley End House and Gardens when we bring history to life with camp life, music and dance, plus fun family activities!

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sun 26 May

£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Awesome Archaeology!

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.

English Heritage: Wrest Park Gardens, Bedford

Tue 28 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Wed 29 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 31 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Battle Tactics for Kids

Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!

English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield

Thu 1 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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Battle Tactics for Kids

Could you be a brave Norman knight or bold Saxon warrior? Prepare for action by painting your own shield, then take part in a Kids Battle of Hastings!

English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury

Sat 17 Aug

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 18 Aug

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 1 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 8 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 15 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 16 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 22 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 23 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 6 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 7 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 13 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 14 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 20 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 21 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 27 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 28 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 3 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 4 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 10 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 11 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate runs during the Summer and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 17 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Brodsworth at War - The Home Front

Immerse yourself in the 40s this weekend with a long weekend of living history, performance and nostalgia. Various Home Guard soldiers train on the lawns of Brodsworth and the costumed actors of the household do their bit.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Sat 25 May

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Brodsworth at War - Training for D-Day

Join a cast of costumed actors as the household of Brodsworth and its military occupants prepare for D-Day. This event ties in with the new exhibition inside the Hall – 'Duty Calls: the Country House in Time of War'.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Sat 10 Aug

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

The Bronze Age Roundhouse Experience

Find out what life was like on Arran during the Bronze age and explore the newly-built replica Bronze age roundhouse. Places are limited. Booking is essential.

Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran

Tue 28 May

£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Tue 4 Jun

£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Tue 11 Jun

£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152

  • 10:30 – 12:00
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