Historic Scotland Events 2012

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From jovial jestersto jousting knights,

something for everyone

2012

events&days out


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www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events

Enchanted Easter(Page 4)

Grand Tournament of Foote(Page 5)

Spectacular Jousting(Page 8)

Celebration of the Centuries(Page 11)

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Welcome to a fun-filled year packed withexciting Historic Scotland events.

From Jacobites to mounted knights, we willbe bringing the past to life at castles, palacesand other historic attractions across Scotland.Our fantastic programme will delight all ages.

Almost all of our daytime events are included inthe normal admission price for the attraction.Become a Historic Scotland member, for less than7 a month for families, and experience many ofour daytime events for free.

On top of all the events in this guide, keep an eyeout for hundreds of more intimate living historyperformances taking place throughout the year.Whether its marching with a Roman Auxiliary orhelping a Renaissance noblewoman dress for the

Royal Court, delve into the nitty gritty of history.

discoverstories ofpeople, places&power

CoverSpectacular Jousting at Linlithgow PalaceRobMcDougall.com


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may |5

Grand Tournament of Foote

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Enchanted Easter

enchanted easterSaturday 7, Sunday 8 AprilStirling Castle

For a magical family day out this Easter visit Stirling Castle. Meet a 1,000 year oldwizard, watch spectacular jugglers and jocular jesters and discover all about

James IVs personal alchemist who tried to fly from the castle walls.

12 noon 4.00pm Included in normal admission price:

Adult 13.00, Concession 10.00, Child 6.50

castle magicSaturday 7 AprilStirling Castle

Come along for an evening of enchantment and amusement in the Great Hall.Be entertained by our skilled magicians and some of the darker stories fromthe castles dramatic history. Bar available. Not suitable for young children.

8.00pm 10.30pm Adult 15.00, Concession

& Historic Scotland members 10.00

grand tournament of footeSunday 6, Monday 7 MayUrquhart Castle

Cheer on your champion as our fully armoured foot knights collide in a series ofcolourful and bone-jarring bouts. Visit the living history camp and discover howsquires would prepare their knights for battle and how armour was made.

11.00am 4.30pm Included in normal admission price:


for the king!Saturday 19, Sunday 20 MayBlackness Castle

The year is 1651. Join the castles embattled soldiers as they defend Scotlandagainst Cromwells bloody onslaught. Visit the authentic military camp, andwitness the clash of pike and the crash of fierce musket and cannon fire.



return of the murraysSunday 27 MayBothwell Castle

In 1337 Sir Andrew Murray came and took back his ancestral home fromthe invading English, with the aid of a powerful siege-engine Bowstoure.Find out about the weapons of the medieval soldier and witness fast-pacedcombat displays.



Must See Event Must See Event


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june |76 | june

A Midsummer Nights Dream A Witchs Brew

the kings new clothesSaturday 2, Sunday 3 JuneStirling Castle

As you enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, cometo Stirling Castle to discover how such things were done hundreds of years ago.

Join the Royal Court for an appreciation of Renaissance style through a host ofentertaining presentations including one on the kings trousers.



a midsummer nights dream&romeo and julietA Midsummer Nights Dream/ Thursday 7, Friday 8 JuneRomeo and Juliet/ Saturday 9 JuneSt Andrews Castle

Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrews Castle for a choiceof enchanting and dramatic Shakespearean plays by Chapterhouse Theatre.Make an evening of it by bringing a picnic. No seating is supplied so please bringsomething lawn-friendly to sit on. Hot and cold drinks available.

Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.30pm Adult 13.50, Concession & Child 9.00,

Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) 40.00 Limited places, book in advance online at www.seetickets.com

the declaration of independenceSaturday 9, Sunday 10 JuneArbroath Abbey

Meet some of the earls and barons who put their name to one of the most iconicdocuments in history. Find out about the bitter feuds between different nobles andsee the violent means they took to pursue them.



scottish chamber orchestraThursday 14 JuneDunblane Cathedral

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra brings a concert of popular classics to thewonderfully atmospheric surroundings of Dunblane Cathedral.

8.00pm Adult 14.00, Senior Citizens and Historic Scotland members 12.00,

Children, U26s, students, unemployed people and people with a disability(and carer) 5.00 Tickets available from Albert Halls Box Office. Contact 01786 473 544

or email [email protected]

a witchs brewSunday 24 JuneDirleton Castle

In the year 1590 North Berwick was rife with rumour and hearsay as hundredsof suspected witches were arrested. Come to Dirleton Castle as the infamouswitch-finder John Kincaid tries to get to the bottom of a particularly troublesomecase. Gawp at the horrific methods and torturous tools used to draw out darkconfessions!




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Spectacular Jousting A Grand Country ResidenceScottish Chamber Orchestra

spectacular joustingSaturday 30 June, Sunday 1, Saturday 7, Sunday 8 JulyLinlithgow Palace

Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as our brave knightsstage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill with the sword and lance.

Enjoy a fantastic fun day out in the magnificent setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel, asyou cheer on your chosen knight, wander through the colourful camps and see theexciting foot combat, living history displays and comedy shows.

12.30pm 4.30pm Adult 11, Concession 8.80, Child 6.60 Family ticket available Buy tickets in advance online and save 10% at

www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/jousting Free park and ride Guaranteed free entry for Historic Scotland members simply show

your membership card on the day

scottish chamber orchestraThursday 19 JulyStirling Castle

Nicholas McGeganConductorWilliam BergerBaritoneThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra and popular guest conductor, Nicholas McGegan,are joined by South African baritone William Berger in a programme featuring bothwell-known favourites and rarities from 18th-century operatic repertoire, includingworks by Mozart and Cimarosa. The splendour of the Great Hall at Stirling Castleand music from one of the worlds finest chamber orchestras promise a perfectsummer evenings entertainment.

8.00pm Adults 18.00, Senior Citizens & Historic Scotland members 15.00,

Children, U26s, students, unemployed people and people with a disability(and carer) 5.00

Tickets available from Albert Halls Box Office. Contact 01786 473 544or email [email protected]

a grand country residenceSunday 22 JulyAberdour Castle

In the 17th century the 8th Earl of Morton, a man of great wealth and taste, spenta vast amount of money on his sumptuous castle. Come along to meet the manhimself and get an introduction into the pastimes and leisure of a nobleman:archery, shooting and games of skill!



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Medieval Mayhem Games and Crafts in the Garden Celebration of the Centuries

medieval mayhemThursday 26, Friday 27, Saturday 28, Sunday 29 July Caerlaverock Castle

Experience medieval life first hand as this family favourite returns for another year.Bring along your little lords and ladies to test their skills at archery, foam swordfighting and hobby-horse jousting. Meet a fully armoured knight and learn how todress for battle on a day full of games and tales of derring do!

12 noon 4.00pm Adult 7.00, Concession 6.00, Child 4.50,

Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) 20.00

games and crafts in the gardenSunday 5 AugustDirleton Castle

Come and enjoy a day in the beautiful gardens at Dirleton Castle. Whilst yourethere try your hand at medieval games, discover the surprising uses of plantsthroughout history and create your very own masterpiece with the help of ourprofessional artist.

12 noon 4.00pm Adult 7.00, Concession 6.00, Child 4.50,

Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) 20.00

celebration of the centuriesSaturday 11, Sunday 12 AugustFort George

Do not miss this stunning event, Historic Scotlands largest of the year.

Join in the excitement and wonder as re-enactors from all over Britain come tothe magnificent setting of Fort George to share their passion for history, along withan infectious sense of fun.

Theres so much to see and do: marvel at the daring displays of combat skills in themain arena, wander around the colourful living history camps and take your pickfrom a huge number of interactive activities. Dance along to the big-band soundin the 1940s zone and keep a look out for the highlight of the show the mostfamous British fighter plane of World War II, the Spitfire.

11.30am 4.30pm Adult 11.00, Concession 8.80, Child 6.20 Family ticket available Buy tickets in advance online and save 10% at

www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/celebration Guaranteed free entry for Historic Scotland members

simply show your membership card on the day

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Fright Night! Holyroods Halloween

holyroods halloweenMonday 29, Tuesday 30 OctoberHolyrood Park

Accompany an undead Ranger on a fright-filled Halloween walk through the park if you dare! Youll meet characters from Holyroods ghoulish past and uncoversome grisly secrets. Suitable for children.

6.00pm 8.00pm Adult 5.00, Concession 3.00, Child 2.00. Discount for Historic

Scotland members To book call 0131 652 8150 or [email protected]

fright night!Friday 12, Saturday 13, Friday 19, Saturday 20 OctoberLinlithgow Palace

As night falls, come to Linlithgow Palace to meet some of the less pleasantcharacters and re-live the gruesome events in its history. But dont worry yourebrave, not afraid of the dark, and are perfectly safe... or are you?

Enjoy this fascinating and scary experience, which is genuinely NOTrecommended for young children.

7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm Tickets 10.00 (all categories) 10% discount for members Limited places, book in advance online at


spooky talesSaturday 27, Sunday 28 OctoberLinlithgow Palace

Bring your little terrors along to find out all about the glaistigs, bogies andbrownies, and how to properly guise this All Hallows Eve.

6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm Tickets 7.50 (all categories) 10% discount for members Limited places, book in advance online at


Spooky Tales


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december |1716 | november

St Andrews Day Celebrations Story of Christmas

24story of christmasSunday 16 DecemberStirling Castle

Experience 500 years of Christmas. Discover how our celebrations have evolvedthrough history and where some our modern traditions come from, through aseries of amusing and entertaining shows.

12.30pm 3.30pm Included in normal admission price:

Adult 13.00, Concession 10.00, Child 6.50 For more information visit www.festivefun.co.uk

23st andrews day celebrationsSelected dates in NovemberVarious locations

This November, look out for a programme of events celebrating the anniversaryof St Andrew, Scotlands patron saint. And get involved in activities at some ofScotlands most iconic historic places as the nationwide Winter Festivals kick off!

Included in normal admission price:Adult 14.00, Concession 11.20, Child 8.20

Visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/eventsto find out more

christmas lunchat the castle

Make this Christmas special with a feast in one of Scotlands finestcastles. Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle both offer festivelunches fit for a king throughout December. And with freeentry to the castle included, you can explore all of the historic

highlights at no extra cost.For more information visit www.festivefun.co.uk


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holyrood park highlightslandscape painting for beginnersSunday 6 & Sunday 13 May, 10.00am 3.30pmHolyrood Park Education Centre

Ever wanted to paint beautiful scenery? Then come along on this two-daybeginners session in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park. Run by IonaLeishman, Historic Scotlands first artist in residence, this course will improveyour technique and help you produce paintings to be proud of.

For ticket information visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events

edinburgh biodiversity weekArthurs Eat/ Saturday 19 May, 12 noon 2.30pmMinibeast Monsterbeast/ Sunday 20 May, 1.00pm 3.30pmHolyrood Park Education Centre

Part of Edinburgh Biodiversity Week. Discover the food uses and folklore of theplants in Holyrood. What myths and legends surround everyday plants?

How were they used as food and medicine? All this and more on this walk.Then, the following day, discover all about giant insects and spiders from aroundthe world, handle them if you dare.

FREE, booking essential. Visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events

holyrood park communityfun day and dog showSunday 12 August, 11.00am 3.00pmHolyrood Park Education Centre

Come along for a fun day out in the park, take part in some of our sports activitiessuch as tossing the volcanic rock and the three-legged gull race or enter yourprized pooch in the fun dog show. You can also meet the Ranger team and anumber of the emergency services and other organisations that we work with

in the Park. FREE

Community Fun Day and Dog Show

Get outdoors and join our Rangers amongst some ofScotlands most precious cultural and natural sites.Discover how our ancient ancestors lived and uncovermore about our famous natural and geological heritage.

Our Ranger Service is based in three stunning locations: theHeart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and Scotlandstwo royal parks Holyrood Park in Edinburgh and LinlithgowPeel. The Rangers also run events at a range of other attractionsincluding Cairnpapple Hill, the Antonine Wall, Stanley Millsand Blackness Castle.

View the full programme atwww.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events

a great wayto explore ourlandscapeFamily-friendly activitiesrun by our Rangers.


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orkney highlightsarchaeology and birds

A two-in-one!/ Thursdays from 3 May 12 July,leaves 10.00am from Brodgar Car ParkRing of Brodgar

Guided walk around the Ring of Brodgar led jointly by Historic Scotland Rangersand RSPB staff. Learn all about history as well as the birds and wildlife in andaround this fascinating Neolithic site.

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guided walksDaily June - August, leaves 1.00pm from Brodgar Car ParkRing of Brodgar

Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar in this guided walk with the Rangerand find out the special significance of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.

FREE

guided toursMonday, Wednesday & Fridays throughout June, July & August,leaves 10.00am from Standing Stones of Stenness Car ParkStones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village

Join the Ranger Service for a guided tour of our oldest stone circle and explorethe fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

FREE

For further information on the Orkney Ranger Services events programmecontact [email protected] phone 01856 841732.

Guided Tours

linlithgow &west highlightsbronze age beltaneSaturday 12, Sunday 13 May, 12 noon 4.00pmCairnpapple Hill

Go back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age at Cairnpapple burial mound. Listento stories of the ancient Beltane fire festival, go foraging for natural foodand materials, and take part in many more activities. Learn how people livedmillennia ago at these fascinating drop-in sessions.

Included in normal admission price

inspired by natureSunday 26 August, 11.00am 4.00pmBlackness Castle

Nature in all its beauty and complexity has been an integral part of ourlives throughout history. This workshop will help you appreciate nature in acompletely different light. Using cameras, natural materials, your senses and your

imagination you will make a connection with nature and see beyond the obvious. Booking essential

bird watching from the battlementsSunday 25 November, 11.00am 3.00pmDumbarton Castle

Join Historic Scotland Ranger Service, RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology fora look out over the Firth of Clyde Special Protection Area. Take part in a birdcount, learn why the Clyde estuary is so important for wintering birds, and chatwith experts.

Booking essential for talk

For information and bookings, contact Linlithgow Rangers on

[email protected] or phone 01506 842065.

Bird Watching from the Battlements


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Date Event / Venue Page

April

Saturday 7 Enchanted EasterSunday 8 Stirling Castle 4

Saturday 7 Castle MagicStirling Castle 4

May

Sunday 6 Grand Tournament of FooteMonday 7 Urquhart Castle 5

Saturday 19 For the King!Sunday 20 Blackness Castle 5

Sunday 27 Return of the Murrays

Bothwell Castle 5

June

Saturday 2 The Kings New ClothesSunday 3 Stirling Castle 6

Thursday 7 A Midsummer Nights DreamFriday 8 St Andrews Castle 6

Saturday 9 Romeo and JulietSt Andrews Castle 6

Saturday 9 The Declaration of IndependenceSunday 10 Arbroath Abbey 7

Thursday 14 Scottish Chamber OrchestraDunblane Cathedral 7

Sunday 24 A Witchs BrewDirleton Castle 7

Saturday 30 Spectacular JoustingLinlithgow Palace 8

All event details are correct at time of going to print. Check online for updates.


July

Sunday 1 Spectacular JoustingSaturday 7 Linlithgow Palace 8Sunday 8

Thursday 19 Scottish Chamber OrchestraStirling Castle 9

Sunday 22 A Grand Country ResidenceAberdour Castle 9

Thursday 26 Medieval MayhemFriday 27 Caerlaverock Castle 10Saturday 28Sunday 29

August

Sunday 5 Games and Crafts in the GardenDirleton Castle 10

Saturday 11 Celebration of the CenturiesSunday 12 Fort George 11

September

Saturday 8 Steadfast for the CovenantSunday 9 Aberdour Castle 12

Sunday 16 Monty Python QuestDoune Castle 12

Saturday 22 The Road to BannockburnSunday 23 Stirling Castle 13


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All event details are correct at time of going to print. Check online for updates.

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For details ask at any site, visitwww.historic-scotland.gov.uk/memberor contact us on 0131 668 8999

Keep up to date: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events


October

Thursday 11 Renaissance RevelryFriday 12 Stirling Castle 13Saturday 13

Sunday 14Monday 15Tuesday 16

Friday 12 Fright Night!Saturday 13 Linlithgow Palace 14Friday 19Saturday 20

Saturday 27 Spooky TalesSunday 28 Linlithgow Palace 14

Monday 29 Holyroods HalloweenTuesday 30 Holyrood Park 15

November

Various dates St Andrews Day CelebrationsVarious locations 16

December

Sunday 16 Story of ChristmasStirling Castle 17


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