Saturday the 6th of April 10 till 4 The Rising of 1745 comes back to life as Jacobites and Redcoats clash in the grounds around the historic Castle Fraser. (MAP LINK) The north-east of Scotland was vital recruiting ground for the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and government forces were determined to prevent the…(Read More)
Saturday 30th March, 11 am and 4 pm, Govan Old Parish Church (Map Link) The Govan Stones. The Govan site is the ‘ground zero’ of the tenth century Kingdom of Strathclyde, See reproduction artefact from the area of the Kingdom of Strathclyde, and the wider region, including weapons, clothing, jewellery and tools from some early…(Read More)
Bannockburn House, Stirling FK7 8EY (LINK) Saturday, 23 March from 11:00-17:00 An open invite you a join reenactors for the launch of a new re-enactment project at Bannockburn House. Come along to discuss and try out some historic combat, archery and crafts to find out what is really involved in living…(Read More)
1100-1600 on the 16th of March Govan Old Parish Church FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY ARCHAEOLOGY FUN! Visit The Govan Stones this Saturday (16th) for drop-in Stones ‘n’ Bones activities Get up close to a REAL archaeology excavation! Meet warriors from the Glasgow Vikings! Be a detective to defeat the graveyard challenge! Make fun, take…(Read More)
9th April 2019 6 p.m. onwards (evening event) The Crannog Centre, Aberfeldy PH15 2HY Uncovering Scotland’s Iron Age; excavations of wetland sites in SW Scotland – Anne Crone We are very excited to announce that Anne Crone of AOC Archaeology will be giving her talk ‘Uncovering Scotland’s Iron Age; excavations of wetland sites…(Read More)
Saturday the 15th of April 1000-1700 North Haugh St Andrews (MAP LINK) Free Event. The lawn of North Haugh St Andrews will be transported back to medieval times for the annual Beltaine Fayre. Hosted by The Shire of Caer Caledon Watch sword fighting and displays from Vikings & Knights St Andrews’ annual medieval fayre…(Read More)
Saturday the 3rd of August 12 till 4 Sunday the 4th of August 12 till 4 The Battle of Bannockburn was a turning point in the Scottish Wars of Independence. Meet Robert the Bruce and find out more about this famous battle. Wander through the living history camp, see weapons on display in the armoury…(Read More)
Saturday the 13th of July 12 till 4 Sunday the 14th of July 12 till 4 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…(Read More)
Saturday the 4th of July 1200 till 1600 Sunday the 5th of July 1200 till 1600 Dirleton Castle (MAP LINK) In 1650 Dirleton Castle was besieged and badly damaged by 1,600 Cromwellian troops. Meet the defenders, both Royalist and Covenanters, find out the differences between Scots and English soldiers, walk through the working living…(Read More)
Saturday the 28th of May 11 till 4 Sunday the 29th of May 11 till 4 Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel Come along and experience what life would have been like for Norse men and women who landed on Scottish shores around the end of the ninth century. How did they get here, what did they…(Read More)