Today, Days out

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

Children can listen to a variety of stories.

Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.

The Bad Boy Pub Quiz: an evening of fun and frolics, musical statues, pass the pineapple, and the chance to win 'hunners' of money. Loads of great prizes to be won, and plenty of crap ones too!

Featuring livestock and equine competitions, machinery displays, food tastings, cooking demonstrations, vintage vehicle displays, floral decoration and flower shows, a sporting showcase, dog competition, craft tents, demonstrations and live music.

This easy walk, led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service, around the Ring of Brodgar explores the archaeology, wildlife and natural environment in and around Brodgar. Take a look at our oldest stone circle and the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.

Weekly meetings of the 35-strong community choir who are known for tackling some rather unorthodox choral choices, from tunes by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to club anthems.

Children get the chance to pick from award-winning activity back-packs with the opportunity to learn about the buildings' architecture, historical emperors, or life in Medieval Europe.

Themed activities and stories for young children.

Jamie Oliver and Alex James's music and food extravaganza with Rizzle Kicks and Basement Jaxx on Saturday and Sunday performances from KT Tunstall and The Feeling.

A collection of the clothes worn by actors and actresses from various screen adaptations of Jane Austen's books, including the infamous shirt worn by Colin Firth in TV's Pride and Prejudice and Gwyneth Paltrow's dress from Emma.

Celebrate the life of Henderson's founder, Janet Henderson, and her husband Mac, and their contribution to the organic food movement in Scotland.

Researchers from the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit discuss health and sexual health and how they are represented in the media, followed by a Q&A.

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

A guided tour giving the public a chance to explore the attics of Ightham Mote. Find out what they look like and what they contain within, all with the help of an expert guide.

Objects from the gallery's Natural History, Social History and Art collections looking at Oldham's past and present.