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WSREC presents FAMILY DAYS OUT Roots Scotland ONLY £7.57 / MONTH Spring / Summer Bulletin www.historicenvironment.scot/ membership/ May 2019 Events & Days Out For Everyone! A fun filled issue full of information on events being held by Historic Environment Scotland and other historic attractions celebrating 5000 years of Scottish history. Introduction Welcome to our thirteenth bulletin packed with exciting historical events for the Introduction to spring and summer 2019. This bulletin is organised by West of Scotland Regional WSREC’s Roots Equality Council (WSREC) who is funded by Historic Environment Scotland Scotland project (formerly known as Historic Scotland) until March 2020. The main aim of the project is to raise awareness of Scotland’s historic environment to all communities, in Roots Scotland will be running a number of events particular minority communities who have settled in Scotland over the last few in the following months. If years. you are looking for more information, please contact: This bulletin includes details of open events that are running throughout Scotland in the spring and summer months which will mark the celebration of people and places WSREC telling the story of a nation with over 5000 years of history. So join us in retracing Napiershall Street Centre the footsteps of various historic figures bringing the past to life at castles, palaces 39 Napiershall Street and other historic attractions. Read on for the fantastic programme which is sure to Glasgow be an attraction to individuals from all communities, regardless of cultural G20 6EZ background and ages. 0141 337 6626 Ghzala Khan [email protected] Aneel Bhopal [email protected] ______________________ Share your experience visiting heritage sites in Scotland: www.rootsscotland.app/ register/ Roots Scotland is funded by Historic Environment Scotland MAY 2019 Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time From Thu 2 In the Footsteps of John Muir 9.30am— Blackness Castle 5.30pm (everyday until 6 Aug) Exploring the landscape that inspired John Muir, (last entry 5pm) a leading Scottish American environmental conservationist and known in America as the "Father of the National Parks", this photography exhibition traces Muir's travels from his childhood in Dunbar to the American National Parks he helped to establish. (Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information, contact 01506 834 807.) From Thu 2 Secrets of Huntly Castle 10—10.45am Huntle Castle (every Thu and Mon until 30 Sep) Join one of our guides to hear of the Castle from the Motte and Bailey days to the time of the Tower House. Then on to the refurbishments of the Fourth Earl and First Marquis, concluding with the Castle’s final years. There will be tales of battles won and lost, deaths gruesome, graffiti medieval and modern and carvings intact and defaced. (Included in admission price, but booking is essential. FREE for members. To buy tickets or get more info, contact 01466 793 191.) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Fri 3 & Sun 5 Music through the Ages 11.15am Edinburgh Castle 12.15pm Meet King James V’s musician. 2pm He has been asked by the King to explain some of the music and instruments that the King 3pm expects in his court. He will also tell tales of these instruments, some of which may even be true! (Included in admission price. FREE for members. To buy tickets or get more info, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].) Fri 3—Sun 5 Guardian of the Loch 10am Urquhart Castle 11am During the Scottish Wars of Independence the Castle changed hands many times. 12pm Come along and meet one of Robert the Bruce’s 2pm archers as he guards the walls of the Castle awaiting the next conflict. Learn about his weapons and equipment used at the time. (Included in admission price. FREE for members. To buy tickets or get more info, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].) Sat 4 Water Safari 9.30am— Linlithgow Palace 12.30pm (more dates available Discover Linlithgow Loch by Canadian canoe 1.30— throughout with the assistance of fully qualified instructors. 4.30pm summer) Experience a different view of the Palace, loch and its wildlife from duck level. Suitable for beginners or those with some paddling experience. Families and groups of two or three can share a canoe. Not suitable for children under 8yrs old. 8-16yr olds must be accompanied by an adult. (Booking is essential. Adult £18, Concession £12, Child £9. 10% discount for HES members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 4 & 18 Arthur’s Secrets 1.30—4pm Arthur’s Seat Tues 7, 14, 21 & 28 Join us on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire (other dates and and ice. venues until 27 Aug) Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7 000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special. (To buy tickets or get more info, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].) Sat 4—Fri 31 Past Forward – Stories of Urban Scotland 11am— Scotland’s Urban Past (Summerhall) 6pm (other dates and venues until 27 Since 2014, Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP) has Aug) been helping people all over the country to explore the stories behind the urban places they love best. SUP has worked with thousands of people sharing skills - from photography and oral history recording to using maps and undertaking surveys. Past Forward - Stories of Urban Scotland celebrates this work with an interactive journey through the history of Scotland’s towns and cities, allowing you to experience Shetland’s Second World War defences, get an inside look at Ayr’s medieval St John’s Tower and test your skateboarding skills without leaving the exhibition. (FREE, no booking required. For more information, contact 0131 560 1580.) When booking, please include: Your name and contact telephone number Name and date of the event you’d like to attend The number of spaces you’d like to reserve Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Mon 6 & 27 Biggar Gasworks Steam Days 1—5pm Biggar Gaswork Museum (other dates (last entry available Enter the last remaining town gasworks in 4.30pm) throughout the Scotland – the only surviving example of a once year) familiar sight. For more than 130 years, this industrial plant made coal gas for Biggar and beyond before the advent of natural gas in the 1960s. See the coal fired boiler put to work and the steam driven machinery in action. Learn the secret of how gas was produced from coal from our guides on site. (Adult £5, Concession £4, Child £3, under 5s go free. FREE for members and Explorer Pass holders. No booking required, but for more information, contact 01899 221 070) Tues 7, 14, 21 Trinity House Tuesdays 11am— & 28 Georgian Trinity House 12pm (then every Tues Once the base of the Incorporation of Mariners 12.30— until 30 Jul) and Shipmasters, the elegant Georgian Trinity 1.30pm House holds an outstanding collection of maritime treasures. 2—3pm The tour will begin in the 16th century vaults, and culminates in the impressive Convening Room where Raeburn portraits adorn the walls and an eclectic collection of maritime and local history objects can be seen. (FREE, but booking is essential. For more information, or to book tickets, please contact 0131 554 3289) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Thu 9 Wee Builders 10.30— Engine Shed 11.30am Join us for our exciting under 5’s sessions. Wee Builders will explore a monthly theme through creative play in a fun, child-led and sometimes messy environment! For wee-er builders, a sensory area will be available. Parental/guardian supervision is required for the duration of the activity. (FREE, no booking required. For more information, contact 01786 234 800 or [email protected] ) Sat 11 & Sun Dawn Chorus 5—7am 12 Holyrood Park Reward an early start by experiencing one of nature's great events and discover more about the birds headlining the performance. (FREE, but booking is essential. For more information, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 11 & Sun Seize the Day 12—4pm 12 Dirleton Castle It’s the early 1300s and the Scottish Wars of Independence rage. Meet Robert the Bruce and Aymer de Valence and learn how Robert’s army was routed at the Battle of Methven. Explore the living history camp, see weapons in the armoury, smell food cooking in the kitchens, play some medieval games and have a go at calligraphy with real iron gall ink! (Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected] ) Sun 12 Wildlife Photography for Beginners 3—7pm Linlithgow Palace Photography is a great way to explore the natural world. Bring your camera down to Linlithgow Loch and learn some tips from a local wildlife photographer on how to get the best shot. Participants must be aged 16 years or older. Remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. (Adult £25, Concession £20. 10% discount for HES members. Booking is essential. For more information or to book your place, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].) For information on more Historic Environment Scotland events, please visit: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sun 12 Journey Inside Edinburgh’s Volcano 1—4pm Holyrood Park Join an expert Geologist from the University of Edinburgh and a Holyrood Park Ranger to learn more about this beautiful site in Scotland’s capital.