HISTORIC SCOTLAND EVENTS
Each year, Historic Scotland stages more than 400 legendary events
and days out that bring Scotland's history to life.
Membership and Daytime Events
Historic Scotland daytime events are free to members unless otherwise stated. This makes membership great value for money.
You can pick up a copy of the Events guide at any Historic Scotland attraction, download a pdf version Events Guide [pdf 0.6mb] or search our Events Programme for information. You can also sign up to receive regular eNewsletters via email.
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2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland
From stunning natural and historic landscapes, art inspired by nature and surprising wildlife, you can find nature right on your doorstep. Many Historic Scotland properties are in magnificent natural settings and provide a haven for wildlife.
Get involved in the Year of Natural Scotland through our events programme, including a series of walks, talks and activities with the HS Ranger Service. See below for a sample of upcoming events. The full programme of events for Apr-Sept 2013 is available to download above, or you can search Historic Scotland Events on our website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 2013
Guided Tours
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
The one hour tour will take visitors from the replica house along the changing coastline to the site itself, where the team will focus on life in the Neolithic village - the various houses, including the best preserved house no. 7, the workshop and the marketplace.
Tours take place:
Fridays 17, 24 and 31 May at 3.30pm.
For more details and to book yourself on a tour telephone 01856 841 815.
Minibeast-Monsterbeast
Holyrood Park
Help us mark Edinburgh Biodiversity Week. Discover all about giant insects and spiders from around the world - you may even get a chance to handle them. Then we'll go on a minibeast hunt to see what crawls, slithers and wriggles in Holyrood Park. We'll give you tips on making your own insect hotel for your garden or neighbourhood.
19 May, 1pm-3pm
Booking essential
June 2013
Road to Bannockburn
Stirling Castle
Get the true story on the turbulent events that led up to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Hear about the real Robert the Bruce, and watch demonstrations of combat by re-enactors with authentic arms and armour of the period.
Event takes place:
1 & 2 June, 12pm-4pm
A Satire of the Three Estates
Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle
Come and join us in the historic settings of Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle for a chance to see Sir David Lyndsay's seminal drama "A Satire of the Three Estates". This is a rare opportunity to see the first ever full-length production performed on the Peel at Linlithgow and the "lost" version of the play performed in the Great Halls at Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle.
The Interlude will be performed:
Linlithgow Palace on 11 June
Stirling Castle on 13 June
The main performance will take place:
Linlithgow Peel on 7-9 June
Each performance will be ticketed. Members are entitled to a 10% discount on the ticket price (only available by logging in to the members-only area of the website).
Renaissance Revelry
Bothwell Castle
Enjoy the exclusive company of King James IV and his court for a day of royal revelry. Relive the spectacle of knights clashing in combat, see the ladies parade the fashions of the day and try your hand at archery.
Event takes place:
16 June, 12pm-4pm
Spectacular Jousting
Linlithgow Palace
Our daring knights return to the magnificent setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel to stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as our knights battle it out in the arena. Enjoy a full programme of supporting activities with shows and presentations in the Palace and on the Peel. Wander through the bustling camps and see the exciting foot combat and living history displays.
Event takes place:
29 & 30 June and 6 & 7 July, 12.30pm-4.30pm
July 2013
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Dunblane Cathedral
SCO Strings, led by celebrated violinist Anthony Marwood, return for a programme of music including Elgar's Serenade for Strings and Mendelssohn's Concerto in D minor for Violin and Strings (Adults £18, Concessions available. Tickets from Albert Halls Box Office).
Event takes place:
Sat 13 July, 8pm
Fragments of Blue - under one sky
Jedburgh Abbey and Jedburgh Old and Trinity Church
The first in a trilogy of unique and highly distinctive events inspired by the recent discovery of the Hawick Missal Fragment. With new music by an exciting young composer, alongside imagery, light, colour and sweeping soundscapes, "Fragments of Blue" will transform the historic spaces in Jedburgh. (Fragments Project)
Event takes place:
Sat 20 July
Medieval Mayhem
Caerlaverock Castle
Experience medieval life as this favourite family day out returns. Bring along your little lords and ladies to test their skills at hobby-horse jousting, foam sword fighting and teach them how to dress for battle. (Entry included in admission price).
Event takes place:
Fri 26, Sat 27 and Sun 28 July, 12pm