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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
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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
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
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. Uncover more about Edinburgh’s volcano and discover some of the Park’s geological riches and their connection to James Hutton.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book your place, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Sat 25 Master Builders: Working with Earth 1—3.30pm Engine Shed
Join us for earth building day, part our Master Builders programme, where families can get hands-on with the materials used to conserve Scotland's traditional buildings.
Earth used to be one of Scotland's widely used building materials. You can see it in traditional buildings like The Blackhouse at Arnol, and it can still be used in sustainable buildings today. Learn the traditional skill of earth building. Get messy as you build a rammed earth wall and try your hand at wattle and daub. Do you have what it takes to become an earth builder?
(FREE, no booking required. For more
information, contact 01786 234 800 or
Sun 26 Renaissance Lotions and Potions 1—3.30pm Linlithgow Palace
Join a Ranger and expert Anna Canning for some foraging at Linlithgow Peel. Discover the natural health remedies and fabulous beauty products enjoyed by the people of the Palace, both upstairs and downstairs.
(Adult £10, Concession £8, Child £5. For more information or to buy tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].) JUNE 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Sat 1 & Sun 2 The Big Stanley Mills LEGO Build 10am— Stanley Mills 12pm
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts. Join Alistair Jelks, 1—4pm local artist and LEGO enthusiast, to help build Stanley Mills Bell Mill out of LEGO.
Learn about architecture and construction, and add your own section to the model.
This event is for all ages, and is the perfect opportunity for families to get hands on and take part together.
(FREE, but booking is essential. There are 1 hour time slots available during both the morning and afternoon sessions. For more information, or to book your place, contact 01738 825 925)
Sat 1—Sun 23 Brick City 9.30am— Stanley Mills 5.30pm
Brick City is a celebration of iconic buildings (last entry from cities around the world, carefully recreated 4.30pm)
in LEGO® bricks by artist Warren Elsmore and his team.
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 01506 834 807)
Sat 1—Sun 30 Seven Waves 9.30am— St Clement’s Church 5.30pm (everyday until 1 Sep) Seven Waves is a visual art installation by (last entry Erlend Brown and Dave Jackson. Suspended 5pm) from the ceiling, seven beautifully painted canvas waves respond to George Mackay Browns's poetic cycle Tryst on Egilsay.
(FREE, no booking required) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 1, 8 & 29 Enemy at the Gate 11am Urquhart Castle Sun 2, 9 & 30 12pm Meet a Jacobite Soldier and hear his tale of attacking the castle and why the castle now lies 1pm in ruins. 2pm (Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
Mon 3 Roman Camps in Scotland 12.30— HES Archives and Library 4.30pm
Join Dr Rebecca Jones to explore Roman Camps in Scotland using archive research and
aerial surveys. Follow this with a visit to the Search Room to see related material from the HES Archives.
(FREE, but booking is essential. Tickets will be
available soon. For more information, or to book your place when available, contact 0131 651
6872 or [email protected].)
Wed 5 & Thu 6 D-Day 12—4pm Fort George
On the anniversary of the D-Day landings, come along and learn the important role Fort George played in the preparations for the invasion of occupied Europe.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
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Thu 6 The Matter of Slavery 6.30— Nation Museum of Scotland 7.45pm
Join us to explore the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade through objects in museums, galleries and historic houses.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0300 123 6789 or visit www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/ events/national-museum-of-scotland/the-matter- of-slavery/)
Sun 9 Seashore Foraging 1—3.30pm Blackness Castle
Explore the shore with Anna Canning from Floramedica and find out about some of the ancient natural remedies that can be found on Blackness beach.
(Tickets avilable soon. Adult £10, Concession £8, Child £5. For more information or to book tickets, when available, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Fri 14—Mon 17 A Loyal Man 11am Urquhart Castle Fri 21—Sun 23 12pm Meet a Jacobite clansman and find out more (more dates about his life and the role he played during this 2pm throughout Jul) turbulent period in Scotland’s history. Get hands on with the weapons and equipment from the 3pm
period.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book
tickets, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].) Sat 15
Insight Tour: Glasshouse & Gardens 10am— Holyrood Palace 12pm
Founded by David I, Holyrood Abbey dates from 2—4pm 1128. The built remains are a testament to the royal patronage of the past. This patronage continues to this day at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Park of Holyrood.
See how plants and flowers are brought on in the glasshouses to create beautiful displays
each year for state visits. Learn about the
variety of natural habitats in the garden
landscape to the north. Look out at the skyline
to the east and south for a reminder of long extinct volcanic activity.
(£18 for HES members, £20 for non-members. For more informartion, or to book your place on a tour, contact 01786 234 800 or [email protected].)
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 Sat 15 The Natural History of the Antonine Wall 1—3.30pm Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
In 142 AD, the Antonine Wall would have been a busy place. With 7,000 soldiers posted here, the Roman army needed a lot of supplies; not just food and water, but also building materials and firewood.
This guided walk with a Ranger and an Archaeologist will begin at Croy Hill and explore some of the military history from the Roman occupation, and also delve into how the Roman occupation affected the landscape.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information, or to book your place when available, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Sat 15 & Sun Brickworks 1—4pm 16 Stanley Mills
Come along to our activity and learn how to construct traditional buildings, using mini bricks
and mortar. Work in teams to build from the ground up, follow the floor plans of Stanley Mills.
Suitable for ages 6+. Any under 16s must be
accompanied by an adult.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 01738 828 268 or
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Wed 19 Wuthering Heights 7.30pm Stirling Castle (doors open This year, Chapterhouse Theatre Company is 6.45pm) proud to present the wild and tempestuous love story of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, set on the beautiful and mysterious Yorkshire moors.
This tale of passion and revenge has thrilled readers and audiences alike for generations and now, in an adaptation by award-winning writer Laura Turner, is set to entrance Chapterhouse audiences for an evening of theatre beneath the stars.
(Adult £16, Concession £14, Child £10, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £46. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10% discount for HES members.)
Fri 21—Sat 30 Summer Trail 10am— National Museum of Flight 5pm (everyday until 23 Sep Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Airship R.34's first transatlantic flight from East Fortune Airfield.
Take part in our record breakers themed family trail and discover the museum and historic airfield anew.
Included in admission price. FREE for
members.) . Mon 29 Spotlight On: Wild & Majestic 2—3pm National Museum of Scotland (doors open Curator Patrick Watt explores how a 1.45pm) romanticised ideal of Scotland became a badge of wider Scottish identity.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0300 123 6789)
JULY 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Tue 2 Paw Prints and Poos 10.30am— Linlithgow Palaca 12.30pm
Get closer to our local wildlife and learn how to read the clues they leave behind to find out who makes the loch their home.
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Wed 3 Art in the Park 9.30am— Holyrood Park 12.30pm
Join the Rangers for a fun filled session of creative exploration in the outdoors!
Aimed at children between 10 and 14.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Wed 3, 10, 17, Man at Arms 2pm 24 & 31 Dirleton Castle
Sat 6, 13, & 27 Join us at Dirleton Castle for one of our special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege (more dates warfare and castle life, with a selection of available medieval weapons on show. throughout Aug) (Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information or to book tickets, contact 01620 850 330)
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 7 Tanabata: Japanese Star Festival 11am— Nation Museum of Scotland 4pm
Celebrate Tabanata with a magical family afternoon at National Museum of Scotland. Discover fascinating objects in our East Asia gallery and don't forget to make a wish and tie it to our bamboo tree.
Activities feature Japanese music, storytelling, costume, performance and craft.
(FREE, no booking required.)
Tue 9 Get a Wriggle On! 10.30am-– Linlithgow Palace 12.30pm
Join us on a hunt for all things that slither and slide.
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Wed 10 Natural Crafts 9.30am— Holyrood Park 12.30pm
Join the rangers for a session of natural crafting. Weave with willow and learn to make cordage from nettles.
Aimed at children between 10 and 14.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
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www.rootsscotland.app/register/ Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 13 & Sun I Serve Robert the Bruce 12—4pm 14 Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Meet Robert the Bruce and James Douglas who was an important supporter of the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Wander through the living history camp, see the weapons of the time in the armoury, watch the cooks in the medieval kitchen, have a go at some games and try your hand at calligraphy with real iron gall ink!
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members.)
Tue 16 Art Attack 12—4pm Linlithgow Palace
Make paint, dyes and sculptures - all from what nature has to offer!
Suitable for children aged between 8 and 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Wed 17 Citizen Science 9.30am— Holyrood Park 12.30pm
Calling all budding ecologists! Come and spend a session carrying out a number of citizen science activities, from water quality testing to
tree health surveys.
Aimed at children aged 10 to 14.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
For information on Historic Scotland membership, please visit:
https://members.historic-scotland.gov.uk/home
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 20 Coastal Capers 10am— Blackness Castle 12pm
Head to the beach for a fun afternoon of rockpooling, beach art and games!
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Tue 23 Big Butterfly Count 10.30am— Linlithgow Palace 12.30pm
Help the Rangers take part in this year's nationwide Big Butterfly Count then take away some fact sheets so you can carry out your own one at home.
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must
be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Tue 23 & Wed Fire from the Sky 12—4pm 24 Duff House
On the anniversary of the bombing of Duff House, hear the story and learn about the weapons and equipment used by a Scottish soldier stationed at the house.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information, contact 0131 668 8885)
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Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Wed 24 Holyrood Rocks! 9.30am— Holyrood Park 12.30pm
Join a ranger and travel back in time 350 million years to discover the fascinating story behind the rocks of Holyrood Park, from volcanoes to an ancient beach!
Aimed at ages 10-14yrs.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected]. )
Sat 27 Spectaculary Jousting (Caerlaverock) 12.30—4pm Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle is once again set to host this spectacular jousting tournament. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds.
(Adult £12, Concession £10, Child £7. Family tickets also available. FREE for members. 10% discount when buying tickets online. For more information, or to book tickets, contact 0131 668 8885, [email protected], or visit www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/ whats-on/event/?eventId=55034ed8-fd0a-4ab3- 9740-a6cc01067a44.)
AUGUST 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 2—Sun 23 Free Fringe Music 2.05— National Museum of Scotland 2.50pm
Experience the joy of live music at the museum. To celebrate Wild and Majestic, some of Scotland’s best emerging musicians will perform traditional Scottish songs and instrumental sets.
(FREE, no booking required.)
Tue 6 Crannog Life 10.30am— Linlithgow Palace 12.30pm
Travel back in time to learn more about the people who lived on Linlithgow Loch thousands of years ago and the incredible houses they built on stilts.
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must be accompanied by an adult.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Wed 7 Holyrood Harvest 9.30am— Holyrood Park 12.30pm
Step back to the time of the Iron Age Celts and celebrate the ancient harvest festival of Lughnasadh. Forage for wild foods and enjoy the bounty the land has to offer.
Aimed at ages 10 to 14yrs.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more
information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Sat 10 & Sun Festival at the Fort 12—4pm 11 Fort George
Built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden the fort reaches its 250th anniversary this year.
Discover why and how this mighty fortress was constructed, explore the history it has seen and celebrate Highland culture through music, dance and song.
(Adult £9, Concession, &.20, Child £5.40.
Family tickets also available. 10% discount
when you buy your tickets online. For more
information, or to book your tickets, contact
0131 668 8885, [email protected], or visit
www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-
on/event/?eventId=534d53a3-3aed-4930-ab0e-
a6cc01081198.)
Sun 11 Summer Stroll 1—-3pm Linlithgow Palace
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Linlithgow Loch and Peel. Discover what
calls the loch its home, how it was created and what makes Linlithgow Peel a special place.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Mon 12 In the footsteps of Erskine Bridge 12—1pm HES Archives and Library
Erskine Beveridge was one of the finest amateur photographers of the late 19th century, documenting archaeological sites, carved stones, villages, buildings, harbours and gravestones.
Using his own photography, this talk will tell the story of Erskine and his travels across Scotland and beyond. Follow this with a visit to the Search Room to see related material from the HES Archives.
(FREE, but booking is essential. Tickets will be available soon. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 651 6872 or [email protected].)
Tue 13 X Marks the Spot 10am—1pm Linlithgow Palace
Take part in our orienteering challenge – Can you complete it without getting lost?
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 12, must
be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in session, arrive any time between 10am and 12.15pm.
(FREE, no booking required. For more information, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
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 Fri 15—Mon 19 Fortress for the King 12—4pm Fort George Fri 23—Sun 25 The Battle of Culloden is over and King George decrees that his army will now build the greatest fortress ever seen in Britain. It will be the home of 2,000 men who will patrol the glens of Scotland to keep the peace.
Stop by any time between 12pm-4pm to meet one of the Scottish soldiers stationed in this northern outpost and learn about his life and times.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
Sat 17 & Sun MacDonald Lord of the Isles 11am 18 Urquhart Castle 12pm MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, has come to attack the castle. A foot soldier will give an 1pm account of life in the castle and how they hope to defend it. 2pm
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members. For more information, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 24 & Sun Friend or Foe? 12—4pm 25 Aberdour Castle
Meet both supporters and deposers of Mary Queen of Scots as she wrestles to hold onto the reins of power. Explore the encampment where you will see weapons on display, meet the soldiers, and enjoy a dazzling fashion show.
Wander through the living history camp, play games, find out about early medical science from our barber-surgeon, and learn about one of Mary’s hobbies – astronomy!
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members. For more information, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
Sat 24 & Sun Survival School 11am—4pm 25 Nation Museum of Flight
Join our Survival School and discover the skills you need to survive in the wild.
Learn about navigation, shelter-making, tracking, camouflage and more with our team of survival experts.
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members.)
Sat 24 Master Builders: Working with Metal 1—3.30pm Engine Shed
Join us for metals day, part of our Master
Builders programme, where families can get hands-on with the materials used to conserve
Scotland's traditional buildings.
Put on some gloves and learn traditional metal casting skills as you cast your own small object, or try your hand at a traditional coin striking technique. Do you have what it takes to be a metal worker?
(FREE, no booking required. For more information, contact 01786 234 800 or [email protected].) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 24 Go Bats! 8—10pm Holyrood Park (Sat 24) Sat 31 Dunfermline Abbey and Palace (Sat 31)
Join us for an informative chat about bats before heading out on a night time walk around Holyrood to track down these fascinating nocturnal animals.
Bring warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips and a torch if you have one.
(Adult £6, Concession, £5, Child £4, under 5s go free. 10% discount for members. For more information, or to buy tickets, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected],)
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SEPTEMBER 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sun 1 The Magnificent Victorian Improvement Project 1—3.30pm Holyrood Park
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert loved the Scottish Highlands and they wanted to turn Holyrood Park into a reflection of this, right in the middle of Edinburgh.
Their vision involved a great number of ambitious engineering projects and allowed local people to access the park.
This guided walk will visit many of the Victorian landscape improvement sites from lochs to roads in Holyrood park.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information or to book tickets, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Fri 6—Sun 8 Powder Sergeant 12—4pm Fort George Fri 13—Sun 15 Meet one of the men responsible for the Fri 20—Sun 22 defences of the newly built Fort George, Sgt Ross.
Find out about the fort's mighty arsenal and the amount of gunpowder needed to defend such an important site from attack. Hear how threat of those weapons worked to deter enemy attack and make Fort George one of the most powerful forts anywhere in the world.
(Included in admission price. FREE for members. For more information, contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
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Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 7 & Sun 8 Parkaeology 11am— Holyrood Park 4pm
There is so much to explore and investigate in our archaeology zone in Holyrood Park.
Chat with archaeologists involved in archaeology across Scotland, learn about some of their exciting projects and have a go at hands -on activities.
There's even an opportunity to visit a dig taking place in the park!
(FREE. For more information, contact 0131 652
8150 or [email protected].)
Sat 7 & Sun 8 The Loyal Gordons 12—4pm Huntly Castle
In the ruins of this much attacked castle meet the Gordons and the royalist defenders. Find out about the Gordon family and hear about the mid-seventeenth century attacks on the castle.
Learn more about weapons and tactics, and even get hands on with history by handling weapons of the period.
(Included in admission price. FREE for
members. For more information, contact 0131
668 8885 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Mon 9 Too Good to Stand in the Hall 12—1pm HES Archives and Library
Join Dr. Mairi Davies to explore the life and work of Christian Maclagan, an early female archaeologist. Follow this with a visit to the Search Room to see related material from the HES Archives.
(FREE, but booking is essential. Tickets available soon. For more information, or to book tickets when available, contact 0131 651 6872 [email protected].)
Sat 14 Celtic Crag 1—3.30pm Holyrood Park
Join a Ranger for a guided walk, where we'll delve into the Park's rich Celtic past to uncover the reality behind the myths. Discover the story of the Park’s history from the Stone Age right up to the present day.
(FREE, but booking is essential. Tickets available soon. For more information, or to book tickets when available, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
From Sat 14 Image Exhibition: ‘Industry + Aesthetics’ at New 11am—6pm Lanark (various dates New Lanark World Heritage Site until 27 Oct) The chosen images exhibited at 'Industry + Aesthetics' represent so much of who we are: the everyday life, the exceptional worker, the marginalised group, the ignored and undervalued people and places within our industrial heritage.
Through challenging visual and emotional displays, the ‘Industry + Aesthetics’ exhibition invites the viewer to considering their own national heritage by experiencing the industrial spaces of Scotland.
(Included in admission price. For more information, contact 0131 662 1456 or [email protected].) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 21 Crannogs: Ancient Life on Linlithgow Loch 10am— Linlithgow Palace 1pm
Join us and our friends from the Scottish Crannog Centre as we journey back in time 2,500 years. There'll be a chance to try some iron age crafts as well as a guided walk to learn about the crannogs that were built on Linlithgow Loch.
Some activities may not be suitable for children under 8.
(Adult £6, Concession £4, Child £4. Tickets available soon. For more information, or to book your place, visit www.historicenvironment.scot/ visit-a-place/whats-on/event/? eventId=537b3182-ab6c-4f1f-bbda- aa0600df2904.)
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www.rootsscotland.app/register/ Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 21 The Wheels and Wings Show 10am— National Museum of Flight 5pm
It's full speed ahead for cars, bikes and birds of prey at the National Museum of Flight!
See amazing bike stunts and enjoy majestic bird of prey displays. Then zoom into our interactive zone and have a go on bikes, zorb balls, segways and more.
Don't miss our vintage vehicle parade and enjoy talks, crafts and object handling throughout the day.
(All activities included in admission. FREE for members.)
Sun 22 Military March Guided Walk 1—3pm Holyrood Park
Join a ranger to discover over 4000 years of military activity in Holyrood Park, from the Bronze Age up to the Falklands conflict. This guided walk will stop at significant sites in the Park and feature the archaeological finds and techniques that bring past conflicts to life.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information, or to book tickets when available, contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected].)
Sat 28 Master Builders: Working with Lime 1—3.30pm Engine Shed
Join us for lime day, part of our Master Builders
programme, where families can get hands-on
with the materials used to conserve Scotland's
traditional buildings.
Learn the traditional skills of working with lime.
Get scientific and take part in an experiment
with limestone, see chemistry in action in
quicklime 'slaking', or try your hand at lime
plastering.
(FREE, no booking required. For more information, contact 01786 234 800 or [email protected].)
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