Before 12pm, History

Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams, each of 12 armoured Knights attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated Crest Melee.Watch as the combatants fight with shield and club in a genuine contest of skill and strength.

Join us in a magical wooded setting for a day of music, drama and stories by The Prestoungrange Players. Visit Seton Collegiate Church and join our range of guided tours led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service.

Meet Thomas Turlis, the 18th Century Hangman at Tyburn. Hear his tales of felons and their punishments during the Georgian period and take part in trials. There is also a crime and punishment trail in the grounds.

Pikes at the ready! Join Oliver Cromwell's army and discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Then test your agility in the children's battle and learn to use a pike in our soldiers drill.

Make your own royal headgear from craft materials and explore the symbols of Scotland's royal heritage.

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week, go back to the Civil War! Enjoy talks, demonstrations and children's sword drills for all our junior solidiers!

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. We bring the castle to life with our Georgian theme this week. Meet some colourful characters and enjoy talks and demonstrations from the period.

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week immerse yourself in all things Tudor with authentic displays from the period, storytelling and craft activities for all the family.

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. We explore the Victorian era this week and re-create an authentic camp where you can get up-close to discover about life during the Victorian Reign.

Discover some of the archaeological treasures which have been unearthed in Holyrood Park over the years. Join a Historic Scotland Ranger to visit some of the find spots of these artefacts and chat to some of the Historic Scotland Collections team.

Calling all budding Einsteins, this ingenious event will get your brains buzzing! From the totally practical to the downright wacky, take a trip through history's most exciting inventions or see if you can make an important discovery like Darwin himself.

Edith Tudor-Hart is perhaps best remembered for having been a Soviet agent, but she was also a gifted photographer who had trained at the Bauhaus and made unflinching photographic studies of poverty in mid 20th century England. This exhibition includes some of those images, as well as ones she took in turbulent 1930s…

A one hour tour of this iconic modernist apartment block on Brighton's seafront. See behind the creamy, concrete facade and hear about the luxurious lifestyle of the original occupants and its resoration. Includes roof terrace view. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Are you ready for an adventure? Take a journey through time as you go exploring the ruins of Goodrich Castle. Discover what life was like there during times of war and peace, with interactive games and activities.

Are you ready for an adventure? Muster your Courage as the Time Travellers Go exploring! Discover the grounds of Witley Court as you try your hand at different activities and games that will keep you on your toes! Where will your adventure take you?

Brighton's most legendary walking tour introduces you to an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, some unfamiliar even to local residents. It's an unmissable trail of discovery throughout! Suitable for ages 18+.

Journey back to medieval times with fighting knights and legends of old, watch brave knights do battle in exciting arena shows. Meet some colourful historical characters, find out what life was like for people of the time at home and on the battlefield.

Come and see medieval knights fighting for their honour in the castle grounds with awesome combat displays! Plus, for the kids there is a chance to take part in a special knights drill.

An illustrated talk by George Dalgleish, Keeper of Scottish History & Archaeology, on the work and lives of some of Scotland's historic goldsmiths from the 16th century to the present.

Search for treasure on this family day out, with geocaching for people with any or no experience.

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.

A display of original photographs documenting the engineering project to provide sanitation to the city of Aberdeen in the early 20th century.

The stunning ruins of Chesters play host to Gladiatorial combat. Come along and cheer your champion as Gladiators take on their opponents in this ancient sport. See the fighters in hand to hand combat and judge the outcome, will you be merciful?