Before 5pm, Traditional & heritage, free events

28 events

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Oktoberfest

Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.

Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Wed 9 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Thu 10 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 11 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

Glasgow Green

Thu 17 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 18 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Sat 19 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 5 more dates until 27 Oct

Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day

Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.

Scone Palace, Perth

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01738 552300

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

  • 10:30 – 22:30

History Live!

Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.

Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton

Sat 20 Jul

Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Big Wood in Winter

Brave the winter weather to take a walk through the beautiful woodland at Cathkin Braes and learn more about how nature copes with the frosty season.

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 11 Jan

Free / 0141 287 8118

  • 13:00 – 15:00
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Cannock Chase Military History Weekend

A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.

Cannock Chase Visitors Centre

Sat 17 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show

The largest gathering of cattle in Scotland. Watch the judges select the prize-winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 14 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Clydesdale Horses for Grown-Ups

Meet the gentle giants up close and chat to the experts about what it's like working day-to-day with the horses. Booking is essential.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Wed 4 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0927

  • 10:00 – 11:30

Thu 12 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0927

  • 10:00 – 11:30

Doors Open Day: Castle Semple Tower Tours

Have a look from the top of the tower, look at old photos and presentations on this special open day.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sun 15 Sep

Free / 01505 842 882

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Edinburgh Central Library Tour

Tours of this French Renaissance building with reference to its architecture.

Central Library, Edinburgh

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0131 242 8100

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 242 8100

Fri 6 Sep

Free / 0131 242 8100

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Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival

Celebrating Edinburgh's Traditional Buildings - Edinburgh's Traditional Building Forum provides a series of talks on the challenge of providing appropriate skills and materials for the upkeep of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. For more detailed information on specific events please see timetable on www.ewht.org.uk.

Edinburgh World Heritage

Tue 20 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Wed 21 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Thu 22 Aug

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Gilt and Silk: Early Seventeenth Century Costume

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.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 158 more dates until 23 Dec

Heritage Walk

A tour around the estate with a bit of history thrown in.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sun 22 Sep

Free / 01505 842 882

  • 13:30 – 15:30

Imbolc and Candlemas Gathering

The mid-point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox is marked with a festive celebration by everyone from Imbolc (pagans) to Christians. Enjoy poetry, fire lighting and herbal insight with a like-minded bunch. Booking is essential.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sun 2 Feb

Free / 0141 276 0927

  • 13:00 – 15:00

International Tartan Festival

Check out the tartan at this international tartan fashion fest.

Glasgow Central Station

Fri 16 Aug

Free / 0141 334 3388

  • 09:00 – 19:00

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 334 3388

  • 09:00 – 19:00
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Kinneil House Open Days

A free open day in which you can explore this impressive 15th century mansion. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Kinneil House, Bo'ness

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01506 824113

  • 12:00

Sun 25 Aug

Free / 01506 824113

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 01506 824113

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Kinneil Walk

A guided walk around Kinneil House, taking in the former workshop of James Watt, the engineer whose invention of the condenser made steam engines vastly more efficient, kickstarting the industrial revolution.

Kinneil House, Bo'ness

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01506 778530

  • 12:00

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 01506 778530

  • 12:00

Mon 28 Oct

Free / 01506 778530

  • 12:00

Living History: Clansmen Displays

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.

Glencoe & Dalness

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0844 493 2222

Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

  • 12:00 – 15:30

Sun 4 Aug

Free / 0844 493 2222

Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

  • 12:00 – 15:30

Sun 1 Sep

Free / 0844 493 2222

Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

  • 12:00 – 15:30

Mystery Guided Walk

Put your faith in the Countryside Rangers as they take you on a walk without telling you the destination. Remember to dress warm and bring along a snack. Booking is essential.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 14 Dec

Free / 0141 276 0927

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Open Studios

Gain access to the top floor of Valentines Mansion, which is normally closed, to visit the artists' studios there and see some of the artists' work, from glass to jewellery to paintings.

Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford

Sun 22 Sep

Free / 020 8708 8100

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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Outdoor Adventures

Nature-based games and activities for 4–10-year-olds.

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 13 Jul

Free

Meet at car park.

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Red Road: Past, Present, Future

Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats have been demolished to make room for a new skyline. However, the high-rise flats feature in the city's story in more ways than one. The exhibition looks at 50 years of the Red Road flats and the development's impact on its residents through their own artwork and commentary, as a way to…

People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 193 more dates until 1 Feb 2014

Rural Life Heritage Fair

A fair to celebrate the history of the local farming culture of Aberdeenshire, including craft demonstrations, a photography display, archive film screenings and farmers' markets. Local academy and primary children will also share their fine art projects that explore rural life. The event also coincides with Aden Park's…

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sun 30 Mar

Free

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Simon Chadwick

Virtuoso plucker Simon Chadwick presents a selection of ancient Gaelic laments in the picturesque ruins of St Andrew's Cathedral. Booking is essential.

St Andrews Cathedral

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01334 472563

The story of the wedding of Margaret of Scotland, told through songs and music of the time.

  • 12:45

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 01334 472563

Pibroch music for the harp, with stories and anecdotes about the tunes.

  • 12:45

Specialist Tours at Glasgow Museums

Learn more about a specific component of Glasgow Museums' vast collection from an expert on the subject. Booking is essential.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

Today: Highlights of the Contemporary Art Collection, including paintings and works on paper.

  • 14:30 – 15:30