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Almondell Past and Present
Date	Location
Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
18 Nov 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Applying Pressure
Date	Location
Hear the bloody tale of Earl Gilbert and the megalomaniacal manner in which he took the ruling of Crossraguel Abbey into his own hands. View full details
17 Jun 11am	Crossraguel Abbey

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
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 View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Artist's Book Day
Date	Location
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. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug 9.45am	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Back to School with Miss Baxter
Date	Location
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+. View full details
30 Jun 2pm	Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Bang on Time
Date	Location
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. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Beaton and Blackness
Date	Location
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. View full details
10 Jun 11am	Blackness Castle, Blackness

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

A Burning Most Foul
Date	Location
Protestant martyr George Wishart is awaiting death by burning at the stake and tells of the events that led up to his unfortunate situation. View full details
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. View full details
1 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Carrick 800 Historical Enactment
Date	Location
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
17 Jun 11am	Threave Castle, Castle Douglas
25 Jul 10am	Craignethan Castle, Lanark

The Declaration of Independence
Date	Location
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. View full details
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm	Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath

Defending Maclellan's Castle
Date	Location
Get up close to the pikes, swords and guns that were used by Sir Thomas of Bombie's men to defend Maclellan's castle. View full details
24 Jun 11am	Maclellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright

Enemy at the Gate
Date	Location
A Jacobite soldier tells of his brave and steadfast defence of Urquhart Castle, and also of why it's now ruined. View full details
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… View full details
7 Jul 10am	The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk

Family Tree Workshop
Date	Location
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. View full details
30 Jun 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

The Fires of Hell
Date	Location
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. View full details
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 3pm	Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace, Taynuilt

For Independence
Date	Location
The story of Andrew de Moray, friend of William Wallace and unsung hero of the War of Independence. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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! View full details
9 Jun 10am	The Tall Ship at Riverside, Glasgow

Halloween at Traquair: Ghost Tour
Date	Location
The history of Traquair is brought to life on this ghost tour, followed by a glass of mulled wine. Suitable for children aged eight years and over but not for those with a nervous disposition. Booking is essential. View full details
26 Oct–3 Nov Fri & Sat 7pm & 9pm	Traquair House, Innerleithen

Hands-On Sunday
Date	Location
Games, art and interactive fun for families to discover the history of the Museum. View full details
3 Jun 1pm	Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Horse & Dray History Tour
Date	Location
Take a horse and dray ride around Glasgow's oldest park and learn more about its heritage. Booking is essential. View full details
20 Jun 10.30am 26 Jul 10.30am 29 Aug 10.30am	Glasgow Green, Glasgow

John Shanks Digs Up History
Date	Location
The cathedral keeper sheds light on what he's uncovered on his excavations. View full details
17 Jun 11am	Elgin Cathedral, Elgin

Jousting Tournament with the Knights of the Damned
Date	Location
A breathtaking jousting spectacular from the country's best Medieval jousting team, alongside historical activities, birding displays and the chance to have a go at old-fashioned archery. View full details
1 Jul 10.15am	Brodie Castle, Forres

Jubilee Jaunt and Balmoral Picnic
Date	Location
A day of family fun, remembering the 50s and celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. There's a nature walk, followed by games and activities in the park. If you have anything interesting from the 50s, please bring it along. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
5 Jun Noon	Douglas Community & Library Centre, Dundee

Kilts and Captivity
Date	Location
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings. View full details
21 Jul–23 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Aug–14 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 22 Sep–24 Sep Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Ladies of the Renaissance
Date	Location
Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion. View full details
1 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 15 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 20 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 10 Aug Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 24 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Life in a Cistercian Monastery
Date	Location
The life of a Cistercian priest was a tough one: hard graft, a vegetarian diet and the occasional full day of unbroken prayer from 1.30am–8pm! A canon has snuck away from this routine to let you know all about life in the abbey. View full details
7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm	Melrose Abbey, Melrose

Life in a Cluniac Monastery
Date	Location
Crossraguel Abbey adopted the Cluniac order – considered the ultimate expression of monastic life – at the behest of Duncan the Earl of Carrick. Today, meet Abbott Patrick as he explains the ins and outs of the abbey during the 1100s. View full details
24 Jun 11am	Crossraguel Abbey

Living History: Clansmen Displays
Date	Location
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. View full details
3 Jun 9am 22 Jul 9am 5 Aug 9am 2 Sep 9am	Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe

The Marriage of Thistle and Rose
Date	Location
As confidante to Margaret Tudor, wife of King James IV, Elizabeth Barlow has all the goss about what's going down in the Royal Court. Join her as she spills the beans. View full details
24 Jun 11am	Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow

Medieval Mayhem
Date	Location
A chance for the little ones to have a go at all the things that made life in the middle ages interesting: archery, swordfighting (with foam swords, admittedly) and jousting. There are also games, storytelling and other kinds of medieval fun to be had. View full details
26 Jul–29 Jul Thu–Sun noon–4pm	Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries

Meet the Castle Gatekeeper
Date	Location
As guard to the door of Lord Grant's private chambers, Calum Durward was essentially a 16th century bouncer. Meet the man himself and learn more about his life. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–4pm 16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–4pm 6 Jul–8 Jul Fri–Sun 11am–4pm 10 Aug–12 Aug Fri–Sun 11am–4pm	Urquhart Castle, Nr Drumnadrochit

Meet the Castle Minstrel
Date	Location
Learn about life as a minstrel at the beck and call of the Duke of Albany. View full details
18 Jul Wed 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm	Doune Castle, Doune

Mrs Doig's City of Genius
Date	Location
Mrs Doig open the lid on the dirty laundry of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, and tells you how to conduct yourself around philosophers. Ages 4-12. View full details
30 Jun Sat 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm	Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Mrs Reid’s Magical Christmas Present
Date	Location
Learn how the household would have prepared for Christmas in 1910 in this interactive living history tour, featuring a magic lantern show. View full details
15 Dec Sat 2pm & 3pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

A Night at the Theatre
Date	Location
As Mr and Mrs Reid prepare for an evening out, help the cook prepare early dinner in this interactive living history tour. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Parasols and Panamas
Date	Location
Help Cook in the kitchen as she prepares for the arrival of guests to the house – just watch out for the gardener and his muddy boots! View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Pirates and Patriots
Date	Location
Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured. View full details
18 Jun–19 Jun Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 2 Aug–3 Aug Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Oct–7 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Power and the Glory
Date	Location
The man behind the Roman Catholic church in Scotland, Cardinal Beaton, speaks about how he got to be in such a position and the events that lead to his eventual downfall and murder. View full details
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–3pm	St Andrews Castle, St Andrews

Prehistoric Fun Day
Date	Location
Join the folks from the Scottish Crannog Centre for a day exploring the ancient way of life, including how to start fires with flint and how to use a prehistoric drill. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Perth Museum and Art Gallery, Perth

Premonstratensian Cannon
Date	Location
A canon describes the hardships involved in living the life of a Norbertine Priest at Dryburgh Abbey. View full details
29 Jul 11am	Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose

The Prisoners of Duff House
Date	Location
A Scottish soldier tells all about life guarding prisoners at Duff House and the building's eventual devastation during WWII. View full details
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–3pm	Duff House, Banff

Punishment Through the Ages
Date	Location
Join the Perth Hangman as he tries to regain order in the Earl of Ruthven's Castle. Learn about the different punishments you would have to endure for a variety of crimes, including poaching and simply being a bit of a nag. View full details
20 Jun Wed 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm	Huntingtower Castle, Perth

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