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Ring of Brodgar Guided Walk
Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk and learn about its special historical significance. Meet at the car park.
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Thu 30 May
Free / 01856 841732
- 13:00
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
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
- 13:00
- 14:00
Big Wood in Winter
Brave the winter weather to take a walk through the beautiful woodland at Cathkin Braes and learn more about how nature copes with the frosty season.
Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 11 Jan
Free / 0141 287 8118
- 13:00 – 15:00
Canada Day London
Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.
Trafalgar Square, London WC2
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 020 7606 163
- 10:30 – 22:30
Cannock Chase Military History Weekend
A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.
Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Sat 17 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 18 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show
The largest gathering of cattle in Scotland. Watch the judges select the prize-winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 14 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 16:00
Clydesdale Horses for Grown-Ups
Meet the gentle giants up close and chat to the experts about what it's like working day-to-day with the horses. Booking is essential.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Wed 4 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0927
- 10:00 – 11:30
Thu 12 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0927
- 10:00 – 11:30
Doors Open Day: Castle Semple Tower Tours
Have a look from the top of the tower, look at old photos and presentations on this special open day.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sun 15 Sep
Free / 01505 842 882
- 10:00 – 16:30
Fèis an Iar-Dheas – Castle Douglas Festival of the South West
Festival to promote Gaelic music, song, dance and language, including workshops such as 'Gaelic for the terrified’.
Castle Douglas Community Centre
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 07722 114518
- 10:00 – 17:00
Gilt and Silk: Early Seventeenth Century Costume
The Burrell's collection of 17th century garb is given the spotlight, including a rare embroidered skirt panel that Anne of Denmark might have once donned.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Heritage Walk
A tour around the estate with a bit of history thrown in.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sun 22 Sep
Free / 01505 842 882
- 13:30 – 15:30
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
Imbolc and Candlemas Gathering
The mid-point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox is marked with a festive celebration by everyone from Imbolc (pagans) to Christians. Enjoy poetry, fire lighting and herbal insight with a like-minded bunch. Booking is essential.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sun 2 Feb
Free / 0141 276 0927
- 13:00 – 15:00
Kings and Queens of the Royal Park
Take a walk in the park with Scotland's Kings and Queens and learn how each of them left their mark on the park's landscape. Booking is essential.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 12:00 – 15:00
Kinneil Walk
A guided walk around Kinneil House, taking in the former workshop of James Watt, the engineer whose invention of the condenser made steam engines vastly more efficient, kickstarting the industrial revolution.
Kinneil House, Bo'ness
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 01506 778530
- 12:00
Sat 24 Aug
Free / 01506 778530
- 12:00
Mon 28 Oct
Free / 01506 778530
- 12:00
Living History: Clansmen Displays
Alba Adventure bring you a fun filled and educational day where you can learn about traditions of the Jacobite era, including swordplay and wearing the belted plaid.
Glencoe & Dalness
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 1 Sep
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Mystery Guided Walk
Put your faith in the Countryside Rangers as they take you on a walk without telling you the destination. Remember to dress warm and bring along a snack. Booking is essential.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 14 Dec
Free / 0141 276 0927
- 10:00 – 14:00
Oktoberfest
Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.
Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Wed 9 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Thu 10 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 11 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Glasgow Green
Thu 17 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 18 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Sat 19 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Outdoor Adventures
Nature-based games and activities for 4–10-year-olds.
Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 13 Jul
Free
Meet at car park.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Pollok Heritage Walks
Find out about the natural and cultural heritage of Pollok Park with a series of walks that each take a different route through the 11km of paths. No booking required. Meet at the Riverside Car Park.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 11:30 – 13:00
Red Road: Past, Present, Future
Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats are being demolished to make room for a new skyline. However, the high-rise flats feature in the city's story in more ways than one. The exhibition looks at 50 years of the Red Road flats and the development's impact on its residents through their own artwork and commentary, as a way to…
People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 11:00 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 10:00 – 17:00
Rural Life Heritage Fair
A fair to celebrate the history of the local farming culture of Aberdeenshire, including craft demonstrations, a photography display, archive film screenings and farmers' markets. Local academy and primary children will also share their fine art projects that explore rural life. The event also coincides with Aden Park's…
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead
Sun 30 Mar
Free
- 11:00 – 16:00


