FAMILY DAYS OUT…
JUST £7.57 / MONTH WSREC presents www.historicenvironme Roots Scotland nt.scot/membership/ Autumn / Winter Bulletin November 2018
Events & Days Out For Everyone! A fun filled issue full of information on events being Introduction to held by Historic Environment Scotland and other WSREC project historic attractions celebrating 5000 years of Scottish Roots Scotland history. Roots Scotland will be running a Introduction number of events in Welcome to our fourteenth bulletin packed with exciting historical events for the autumn and winter 2018. This bulletin is organised by West of Scotland Regional the following Equality Council (WSREC) who is funded by Historic Environment Scotland months. If you are (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 looking for more particular minority communities who have settled in Scotland over the last few information, please years. 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 WSREC places telling the story of a nation with over 5000 years of history. So join us in Napiershall Street retracing the footsteps of various historic figures bringing the past to life at castles, Centre palaces and other historic attractions. Read on the fantastic programme which is 39 Napiershall Street sure to be an attraction to individuals from all communities regardless of cultural background and also ages. Glasgow G20 6EZ T: 0141 337 6626
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Roots Scotland is funded by Historic Environment Scotland NOVEMBER 2018
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Thu 1—Sat 4 Spotlight on Mary 6pm, 7pm, Craigmillar Castle 8pm, 9pm
Experience Craigmillar Castle in a new light as the story of the infamous Craigmillar Bond is brought to life through illumination and projection. Listen in on the dark plot of 1566 and encounter key characters as you tour the castle and hear of the fate that befell Mary Queen of Scots’ husband Lord Darnley.
(Adult £15. Child £12. Concession £14. Please contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected] for details or to book.)
Sat 3 Tussie Mussies 1.30—4pm St Mungo Museum and Provand’s Lordship
Come along and learn about the healing and health-giving properties of the plants and herbs in the Provand’s Lordship St. Nicholas’ Garden. Make a medieval tussie mussie to take home with you.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 1625.) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 3, Sun 4 Foil Firework Pictures 1.30—4pm People’s Palace and Winter Garden’s
In celebration of the annual fireworks display on Glasgow Green, drop in and make your own
eye catching firework themed picture!
(FREE. No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. For more information, please call 0141 276 0788.)
Sat 3, Sun 4 RSPB Sleepy Creatures 1—4pm Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
From hedgehogs to ladybirds, bats to
bumblebees, a huge variety of creatures
hibernate over the winter months. Join RSPB Scotland in activities and learn about these sleepy creatures
(Suggested donation of £1. No booking required. Suitable for children and families.
For more information, please call 0141 276 959)
Sat 10 Remembrance themed Object Handling Session 1.30—4pm People’s Palace & Winter Gardens
On the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember them.’ A special WW1 and WW2 Remembrance handling session.
(FREE. No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. For more information, please call 0141 276 0788)
For information on Historic Scotland membership , please visit: https://members.historic-scotland.gov.uk/home Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 10 Diwali Lamp and Pinch Pots 1.30—4pm St Mungo Museum and Provand’s Lordship
Discover why Diwali is such an important festival of light in India and beyond. Have fun making your own Diwali lamp to take home too.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 1625)
Sun 11 Winter Warmer Walk: Blackness 1pm Blackness Castle
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Blackness Bay on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Learn what makes this area such a special place. Discover all about the wildlife inhabiting this internationally important stretch of shoreline.
(FREE, but booking is essential. Please call 0131 652 8150 for booking. When booking your place, please include: Your name and contact telephone number Name and date of the event Number of spaces you'd like to reserve)
Sat 17 Scottish Interfaith Week: Symbols of Faith 1.30pm St Mungo Museum
At St Mungo’s museum you will discover many different symbols from cultures and faith traditions from all across the world. Come along to be inspired to make your own art work using a variety of printmaking techniques.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 1625)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sun 18 Object Handling Sessions 1.30—4pm People’s Palace & Winter Gardens
Join us for us for some special, themed handling sessions. You’ll be able to get up close to real museum objects and learn about the history behind them!
(FREE. No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. For more information, please call 0141 276 0788)
Sun 18 Horrible Heedie 1.30— Fri 30 Scotland Street School Museum 3.15pm
Come on this fun, fear filled and informative tour of Scotland Street School Museum. Learn about Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the community who attended the school and education and life in the old days.
DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL FACE THE
WRATH OF THE HEEDIE.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 0504)
DECEMBER 2018
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 1, Sun 2 RSPB Willow Wreath Making 1—4pm Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Learn the craft of willow weaving at this practical workshop, using natural materials to create beautiful Christmas wreaths and other fantastic crafts.
(Suggested donation of £5. No booking required. Suitable for children and families aged 7+. For more information, please call 0141 276 9599 .)
Sat 1 Dec, Sign-up for Santa School 10—11am, Sun 2 Dec, Scotland Street School Museum 1—2pm, Sat 8 Dec, 3—4pm Sun 9 Dec, Fancy yourself as a stand-in Santa? Come join our Sat 15 Dec, Santa School and learn some crucial skills, just in Sun 16 Dec case there’s a Christmas emergency!
There will be a quiet zone for visitors on the autistic spectrum as these sessions can be overwhelming.
(Booking required. Like our Facebook page and look out for an Eventbrite listing to secure a place at one of these sessions. Tickets are restricted to two per person!)
Wed 5 Sketch and de-stress 1—3pm Gallery of Modern Art
A creative session to explore simple mark making techniques, unleash your creativity and unwind.
These workshops are informal and drop in, and for all levels of ability. All drawing materials are
provided.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 3050)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 8, Sun 9 Christmas Lanterns 1.30—4pm People’s Palace
We’re making some festive paper lanterns in this crafty Christmas workshop!
(FREE. No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. For more information, please call 0141 276 0788.)
Sun 9 Sounds of the Season 12—4pm National Museum of Scotland
Join us for an afternoon of performances by local choirs, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.
(FREE. No booking required, just drop-in.)
Sun 9 Mindful Art Sessions 2—4pm Gallery of Modern Art
Looking for ways to feel calmer, happier? Join us and explore your creativity in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Experience a guided
meditation – reconnect with your body and its
sensations.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, or to book, call 0141 287 3050.) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 15, Sun 16 Christmas Crafts 1.30—4pm People’s Palace
We’re getting into the make do and mend spirit by creating some amazing Christmas decorations with recycled materials!
(FREE. No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. For more information, please call 0141 276 0788)
Tue 6 Oct — Store Hunters: Weekly Workshops 1.30—4pm Sat 22 Dec Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
A workshop for all the family to enjoy every Saturday afternoon, with a different theme and activity each week, with festive workshops available in the week leading up to Christmas.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 9300)
For more information about Roots Scotland, please like our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/rootsscotland/ Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 29, Sun 30 Winter Vehicles 1.30—4pm Riverside Museum
We will use a variety of materials to make our fantasy winter vehicles.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 2720.)
Sat 26, Sun 27 Hogmanay Family Fun 10am— National Museum of Scotland 4pm
To get you in the mood for the New Year, we're offering lots of Hogmanay activities for families to enjoy together, including crafts and live music.
(FREE. No booking required, just drop-in)
JANUARY 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Thu 10 Household Technology 1.30—3pm Riverside Museum
Come along to see some household technology from the past, from irons to vacuum cleaners.
(FREE. No booking required.
For more information, call 0141 287 2720.)
Thu 10, Themed Tour: A Glimpse in to Nature 2.30— Thu 31 Glasgow Museum Resource Centre 3.30pm
Discover some of the highlights of the natural history collection.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 9300.)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Sat 3 Nov— Scotland from the Sky Open from Sun 13 Jan Aberdour Castle and Gardens 10am— (daily except 4pm Thursdays and Scotland from the Sky brings a selection of the Fridays) breathtaking aerial photography, featured in the
book of the same name, on a tour of some of our most atmospheric properties.
(Included in admission. FREE for Historic Environment Scotland members. For more information, or to book tickets,
please call 0138 386 0519)
Sun 20 Leatherworking 1—4pm Glasgow Museum Resource Centre
Explore some of the examples of this ancient craft in our collection then have a go at embossing and engraving your own piece of traditional craftwork.
(FREE, but booking is required.
For more information, or to book your place, please call 0141 276 9300)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Sun 20 Make a Mackintosh Mendhi 1.30—4pm Scotland Street School Museum
Join Khansa for fun filled activity decorating a
canvas with acrylic paints to take home.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 0500.)
Sun 20 Mindful Art Sessions 2—4pm Gallery of Modern Art
Looking for ways to feel calmer, happier? Join us and explore your creativity in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Experience a guided
meditation – reconnect with your body and its
sensations.
(FREE, but booking is required. For more information, or to book you place, please call 0141 287 3050.)
Tues 22 Ship Models in Detail Venue Glasgow Museum Resource Centre opening hours
Explore our ship model collection in detail. We’ll
look at some of our finest models to investigate
how they were made and how the extraordinary level of detail was achieved.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 9300.)
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 Sat 26 — Burns for Beginners 11.15am, Tues 29 Edinburgh Castle 12.15pm, 2pm, Robert Burns is one of Scotland's literary greats, 3pm but what exactly was he talking about? Come along for a light-hearted introduction to the bard and some of his works. Crowd participation highly encouraged!
(Included in admission price. Free for Historic Environment Scotland members. For more information, please contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
2—4pm Sun 27 Sketch and de-stress
Glasgow Museum Resource Centre
Why not stop and draw in a relaxing and unique
environment? An opportunity to sketch
(FREE, but booking is required. For more
information, or to book you place, please call
0141 276 9300.) FEBRUARY 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Tues 5, LGBT Tour Venue Tues 19 Glasgow Museum Resource Centre opening hours To celebrate LGBT History Month, come and explore objects in the collection that reveal LGBT lives and histories.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 276 9300.) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Wed 6 Sketch and de-stress 1—3pm Gallery of Modern Art
A creative session to explore simple mark making techniques, unleash your creativity and unwind. These workshops are informal and drop in, and for all levels of ability. All drawing materials are provided.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 3050.)
Thurs 7— Crime and Punishment in Medieval Scotland 10am Tues 12 Edinburgh Castle
Gilbert Savage was an Englishman and a prisoner of the Scots who was given the choice to kill or be killed. He is now the Executioner. He recounts the nature of crime and punishment during the turbulent times in Medieval Scotland. All manner of crimes demanded horrendous punishments, but the bloodiest punishment was reserved for the most serious of crimes: treason!
(Included in admission price. Free for Historic Environment Scotland members. For more information, please contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected].)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Sun 10 Winter Wildlife Wander 1—3pm Linlithgow Palace
Join a Ranger on a walk round the loch whilst keeping a look out for the wildlife.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information, or to book you place, please contact 0131 652 8150 or [email protected])
Fri 16 Nov— Museum Socials 10.30am— Fri 15 Feb National Museum of Scotland 12pm
A series of events for anyone affected by Dementia and their relatives, friends and
supporters. Our Socials create a friendly
environment where everyone is welcome and all
contributions are valued. They are suitable for first-time visitors and for those who might not regularly come to the museum, as well as people who have always loved visiting.
(FREE, but booking is essential. For more information, or to book your place, please call 0300 123 6789 or visit: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of- scotland/whats-on/museum-socials/ ) Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Sun 17 Chinese New Year 11am-5pm Riverside Museum
Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Pig alongside our friends at Kelvin Hall and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 2720.)
Sun 17 Chinese New Year 12—4pm Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall’s annual fun–filled family–friendly celebration of Chinese New Year with Ricefield
Arts. Drop in to celebrate the Year of the Pig.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 267 1450.)
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 17 Make an Animal Paper Sculpture 1.30—4pm Scotland Street School Museum
Families are invited to join professional mask maker, Stephen Foster, to work together and
create animal paper sculptures.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 0500.)
Thurs 21 Spotlight On: Exploring East Asia 2—3pm National Museum of Scotland
Join curators Rosina Buckland, Qin Cao and Louise Boyd as they describe the research that
went into the creation of the Exploring East Asia
gallery. Due to open in Spring 2019, the gallery
explores the diverse traditions, peoples and histories of East Asia’s fascinating and dynamic cultures.
(FREE, but booking is required. For ages 14+. Suitable for adults too. To book your place, please call 0300 123 6789 or visit https:// www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
whats-on/spotlight-on-exploring-east-asia/)
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time
Thu 21, Through the Lens 1.30—3pm Thu 28 Riverside Museum
Find out about photography in the past and handle old cameras.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0141 287 2720.)
Sat 23 Spotlight On: Ancient Egypt Rediscovered 2—3pm National Museum of Scotland
Join curators Margaret Maitland and Dan Potter
as they discuss the Ancient Egypt Rediscovered
gallery and the research that went into creating
it. Due to open in Spring 2019, the gallery
presents the remarkable culture and
achievements of the ancient Egyptians.
(FREE, but booking is required. For ages 14+.
Suitable for adults too. To book your place,
please call 0300 123 6789 or visit https://
www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ whats-on/spotlight-on-ancient-egypt- rediscovered/)
For information on Historic Scotland membership, please visit:
https://members.historic-scotland.gov.uk/home
For information on more Historic Environment Scotland events,
please visit:
www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on
MARCH 2019
Date(s) Event / Venue / Description (Cost) Time Fri 21 Oct — Scotland’s Early Silver Mon-Sun Sun 17 Mar Duff House 11am-5pm (to 31 Oct) Discover the story of Scotland’s early silver, and how this precious metal helped to shape the first Thu to Sun kingdoms of Scotland, in Scotland’s Early Silver 11am-4pm at Duff House from 12 October to 17 March (from 1 Nov) 2019. Scotland’s Early Silver is a National Museums Scotland touring exhibition supported by The Glenmorangie Research Project on Early Medieval Scotland.
(Included in admission price. For more information, please call 01261 818 181.)
Wed 20— In Memoriam – A Forgotten Story 11.15am, Sat 23 Edinburgh Castle 12.15pm, 2pm, The Scottish National War Memorial was 3pm opened in 1927. The architect, Robert Lorimer, employed the top artistic talent of the day for its interior decoration and amongst this number,
Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant
contribution. Her role in this magnificent building
is largely forgotten, but today the record will be
set straight.
(Included in admission price. FREE for Historic Environment Scotland members. For more information, or to book tickets, please contact 0131 668 8885 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
Wed 17 Oct — Standing Stones 10—11am Wed 27 Mar Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge
Join the Orkney Ranger Service for a free guided tour of our oldest stone circle, and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.
(FREE. No booking required. For more information, please call 0185 684 1732.)
Sat 17 Nov — Schiltron! 11.15am, Sun 31 Mar Edinburgh Castle 12.15pm, (selected dates) 2pm, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in war. From the 3pm Wars of Independence through to the Civil Wars of the seventeenth century, Scots relied on pikes in battle. Come along, find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself.
One for the whole family to get involved in and enjoy!
(Included in admission price. FREE for Historic Environment Scotland members. For more info, or to buy tickets, please contact 0131 668 8885 or [email protected] )
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