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Almondell Past and Present
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Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
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18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Applying Pressure
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Hear the bloody tale of Earl Gilbert and the megalomaniacal manner in which he took the ruling of Crossraguel Abbey into his own hands.
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17 Jun 11am Crossraguel Abbey
Arthur's Amble
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Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch
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4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
The Artist's Book Day
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As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals and books on anatomy to create some drawings and prints which you'll fashion into a book of your own. Family friendly, suitable for ages 10+. Booking is essential.
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17 Aug 9.45am Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Back to School with Miss Baxter
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If you think school is bad now, try a day at school during WWII! No trainers, iPods or skiving allowed at this actress-led re-enactment. Places are limited so please arrive early. Ages 5+.
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30 Jun 2pm Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Bang on Time
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The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth.
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Beaton and Blackness
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Cardinal Beaton is languishing in his cell for attempting to forge the will of James V and trying to become the next ruler or Scotland. Meet the trickster himself and hear him plan his escape and revenge.
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10 Jun 11am Blackness Castle, Blackness
The Bruce Festival
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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).
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24 Aug–26 Aug To be confirmed Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
A Burning Most Foul
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Protestant martyr George Wishart is awaiting death by burning at the stake and tells of the events that led up to his unfortunate situation.
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7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–3pm St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
Busy Servants and VIP Guests
Date Location
A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming into Lord or Lady of the manor and touring the upstairs rooms.
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1 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Carrick 800 Historical Enactment
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Living history re-enactment of a fateful meeting at the Red Moss Inn as members of the Kennedy clan reignite an old feud and struggle for power.
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3 Jun 2.30pm Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Courtly Games and Intrigues at the Court of Mary Queen of Scots
Date Location
Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle.
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11 Jul 11am
5 Aug 11am 		Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
The Crooked Stick: Medieval Archery
Date Location
Try your hand at archery Medieval style and see what kinds of weapons the powerful Douglases had at their disposal when faced with invasion by the English.
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17 Jun 11am Threave Castle, Castle Douglas
25 Jul 10am Craignethan Castle, Lanark
The Declaration of Independence
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The Declaration of Arbroath, signed in the Abbey in 1320, is a defining statement of Scottish nationhood, even if scholars are still debating its exact implications. Meet some of the barons and earls who out their name to it, and find out the extent to which they disagreed with each other.
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9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath
Defending Maclellan's Castle
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Get up close to the pikes, swords and guns that were used by Sir Thomas of Bombie's men to defend Maclellan's castle.
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24 Jun 11am Maclellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright
Enemy at the Gate
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A Jacobite soldier tells of his brave and steadfast defence of Urquhart Castle, and also of why it's now ruined.
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9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–4pm
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm
27 Jul–29 Jul Fri–Sun 11am–4pm 		Urquhart Castle, Nr Drumnadrochit
Falkirk Wheel 10
Date Location
A day of fun to celebrate ten years since the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, and the Falkirk Wheel, which connects the two in dramatic engineering style. There are myriad activities and entertainment both on land and on water, with a flotilla of 60 vessels, including the oldest passenger boat in Scotland, forming the centrepiece of the event. You can also have a go at canoeing, fishing, or even abseiling, take part in a raft race, join a guided walk, watch a theatre…
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7 Jul 10am The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
Family Tree Workshop
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Discover if your family has any historical skeletons in its closet with some family tree workshops. Parents encouraged to stay, help and discover for themselves! Booking is essential.
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30 Jun 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
The Fires of Hell
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A theatrical tour of Bonawe Iron Furnace to see how the work used to be divided: Gaelic people cutting timber and making charcoal, alongside English speakers working the furnace.
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16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 3pm Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace, Taynuilt
For Independence
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The story of Andrew de Moray, friend of William Wallace and unsung hero of the War of Independence.
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23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–4pm
13 Jul–15 Jul Fri–Sun 11am–4pm
17 Aug–19 Aug Fri–Sun 11am–4pm
27 Dec 11am 		Urquhart Castle, Nr Drumnadrochit
A Fort Fit for a King
Date Location
A redcoat recruit explains life in the 18th-century barracks.
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9 Jul–7 Sep Mon–Fri 10.45am, noon, 1.45pm & 3.15pm Fort George, Nr Nairn
From Waterside to Waterloo
Date Location
Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of the 45 Regime of Napoleon's army.
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6 Jun–13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun–11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Aug–22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Games and Crafts in the Garden
Date Location
Medieval games, plant lore and painting and art-making in the beautiful gardens of Dirleton Castle.
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5 Aug Noon Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
Gordons For the King
Date Location
Could you fight for the King during the Covenanting Wars? Prove your mettle with two Royalist Officers and learn about the role the Gordon family played at this time.
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15 Jul Sun 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Huntly Castle, Huntly
The Great British Story Tour
Date Location
To tie in with the BBC series The Great British Story, which looks at a peoples' history of Great Britain, there are related activities, talks and hands-on workshops throughout the day, with the prospect of a few special guests too!
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9 Jun 10am The Tall Ship at Riverside, Glasgow

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