Days out and Traditional & heritage

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About Tam O'Shanter
Date	Location
Bruce's 'educomedy' romps through the early years of Scottish history, taking in Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath and the odd rude word. 3Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details and ticket info
31 May 9pm 2 Jun 8pm	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Active Aboyne
Date	Location
A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb… View full details
15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside

Aden Pipe Band Competition
Date	Location
Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition. View full details
19 Aug 12.30pm	Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

AHSS: Visit to Kelburn Castle and Knock Castle
Date	Location
The Strathclyde group of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland leads a day trip to the colourfully graffiti'd Kelburn Castle and the 17th-century ruins of Knock Castle. Meet at Kelburn Castle car park. View full details
27 Jun 10am	Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs

Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
Date	Location
Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out. View full details
1 Sep–2 Sep Times vary	Various venues

Annual Pirate Parade
Date	Location
The Festival's annual pirate parade starts at the Village Hall and is followed by a prizegiving. Part of the Craignish Arts Festival. View full details
4 Aug 3pm	Craignish Village Hall, Lochgilphead

Archaeology Day
Date	Location
A day of short guided walks and fun activities based around Iron Age life in Holyrood Park. Booking is essential. View full details
9 Sep 11am	Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Archaeology Trail – Culzean's Hidden History
Date	Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre for an exploration of Culzean's secret past. View full details
5 Jul 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Armed Forces Day
Date	Location
Armed Forces and Veterans celebrations with massed pipes and drums and a parade of military vehicles. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Union Street, Aberdeen

Auchtermuchty Festival
Date	Location
A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl. View full details
10 Aug–12 Aug Times vary	Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty

Ayrshire Makers Weekend
Date	Location
Local craftsmen display a range of skills and talents. View full details
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Ballater Victoria Week
Date	Location
The Ballater community has been hosting Victoria Week since 1987, making this year a silver jubilee to go with the Queen's Diamond celebrations. In honour of all those years of royalty, the programme of events includes a film night, book fair, exhibitions, safari and children's disco. View full details
4 Aug–12 Aug Times vary	Various Venues, Ballater

Battle of Killiecrankie
Date	Location
Learn about the gruesome details of battles in the past with an interactive battle talk, weapons display, and crafts for warlike kids. View full details
11 Jul 2pm 25 Jul 2pm 8 Aug 2pm 22 Aug 2pm 24 Oct 2pm	Killiecrankie National Trust Visitor Centre, Pitlochry

The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Date	Location
Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life. View full details
4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm 6 Oct–25 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am & 3.30pm	The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Behind the Scenes Tours
Date	Location
View some of the rooms not normally included in the tours of one of Scotland's most beautiful 17th century houses. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May Thu 4.15pm & 4.50pm 28 Jun 4.15pm	Newhailes, Musselburgh

British Pipe Band Championships
Date	Location
Home-grown performers pit their pipes against each other at the British Pipe Band Championships, directed by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. The day features up to 130 bands as well as family activities all day. View full details
30 Jun To be confirmed	Annan Academy, Annan

The Bruce Festival
Date	Location
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example). View full details
24 Aug–26 Aug To be confirmed	Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

Burns an' a' That! Festival
Date	Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns. View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Ayrshire

Castle Gardens Tour
Date	Location
The Head Gardener explains what made these gardens so fondly regarded by The Queen Mother. Booking is essential. View full details
24 Jun–5 Sep Wed & Sun 5pm	Castle of Mey, Caithness

A Celebration of Gaelic and Music
Date	Location
Young musicians perform trad songs and music, with special guest in the form of Manran's Norrie MacIver. View full details
9 Jun 7.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Celebration of the Centuries
Date	Location
Historic Scotland's biggest event of the year features re-enactments of all kinds of historical event, from historic combat displays and big band dances to a flyover by a Spitfire. There are also plenty of interactive activities to get involved in. View full details and ticket info
11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 11.30am–4.30pm	Fort George, Nr Nairn

Ceolas
Date	Location
Run in tandem with a summer school offering tuition in Scottish music and dance, the Ceolas concerts showcase the finest in Gaelic performing arts traditions, with ceilidhs, dances and music from tutors and guest artists. Piping quartet Seudan and singers Rona Lightfoot, Mairead Stewart and Kathleen MacInnes were among the highlights in 2011. View full details
1 Jul–6 Jul Times vary	Various venues, South Uist

Community Event
Date	Location
A special event at which you can learn about the history of Mersehead and the surrounding area. View full details
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries

Costume Guides
Date	Location
Get a guided tour of Gladstone's Land with 17th-century costumed guides; highlights include original artworks and fittings of the period. View full details
7 Jul–25 Aug Sat 12.30–5pm	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh

Cowalfest
Date	Location
Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops. View full details
5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary	Cowal, Cowal Peninsula

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