This April, Historic Scotland are encouraging all of the fun and foolery you desire, with a fantastic programme of events that all of the family will love.
Have a Wild day Out with their Rangers at Holyrood Park on 14th April, as they join the RSPB to host Edinburgh’s first ‘worm charming competition’- yes you read that right! Or take part in a range of activities planned at both Holyrood and Linlithgow, with everything from toad hunting to becoming wildlife detectives available to join in with.
Take a look at some of the event highlights coming soon below, with even more opportunities to have fun and explore 5,000 years of history. Silliness is encouraged!
Easter Eggsplorer Trails
This Easter weekend (Friday 30th – Monday 2nd April) Why not hatch a plan to visit somewhere new as we begin the 2018 summer season with our Easter Eggsplorer Trails. Get the family together and hunt for clues at castles, abbeys, forts and palaces. A cracking day out guaranteed!
Music through the Ages
Stirling Castle was the party palace for Kings & Queens. On Sat 21 & Sun 22 April, join Historic Scotland as they take a musical journey through time as we see how music and dance has evolved over the years.
The Rock of Ages
Dumbarton Castle
Sat 9 & Sun 10 June, 12 – 4pm
This year The Rock of Ages is marking the centenary of WW1, come along and visit the trenches to see what life was like for brave soldiers on the frontline.
A Wolf in Knight’s clothing
Come along to the largest surviving medieval bishop’s house in Scotland, Spynie Palace, and find out more about Alexander Stewart, the Earl of Buchan, who was a most unwelcome visitor.
These are just a taste of the events planned and for more information on what Historic Scotland has planned in the coming months visit the website at https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/
