Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
READ MOREJoin a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
READ MOREHave fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREExplore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!
READ MOREThe National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORECome along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORECome along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREThis tribute event at Scottish Poetry Library on 1st May presents poetry read by James Robertson, who will be in conversation with Professor Rhona Brown.
READ MOREJourney deep into Tolkien's imagination, from The Lord of the Ring's mythic roots to its enduring legacy. Followed by Q&A.
READ MOREJourney through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.
READ MOREJoin exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Pictures Anna Reynolds for a closer look at 18th-century hairstyles on 3rd May in The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse!
READ MOREA mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.
READ MOREEdinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons' Hall Museums Research Fellow Professor Ken Donaldson as he discusses Asbestos in this bite sized talk on 6th May!
READ MOREThe national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!
READ MOREDr. Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella, historian and tour guide, will deliver a talk about Esmé Stuart d’Aubigny (c.1542-1583), 1st Duke of Lennox at Institut Français d'Ecosse on 7th May!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based guide, researcher and writer Jean Bareham on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
READ MOREJoin Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
READ MOREStep aboard this Yotties’ Week, Mon 13 May - Thurs 16 May, to see the former Royal Yachtsmen don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia.
READ MOREJoin us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on 17th May!
READ MORECome along to this workshop in sea shanties on 18th May with Scottish traditional folk singer, Joss Cameron!
READ MORECome along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
READ MOREJoin us on 25th May for an immersive Georgian-inspired experience, including guided historical dance, a special tour of the house and a period dance and music recital!
READ MOREIn their most anticipated event of the year, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's 2024 Rhind Lectures return from 31st May to 2nd June.
READ MOREThe Weaving Creative Threads Event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre features an evocative blend of artists, storytellers, singers, and speakers gathering to remember Scotland's accused witches.
READ MOREJoin Assistant Curator Lucy Peter as she explores an important philosophical shift in attitudes towards childhood and children’s fashion in the 18th century!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons' Hall Museums Head of Museum, Learning and Interpretation Thomas Elliott as he discusses the rise of Edinburgh's medical institutions.
READ MOREJoin three specialists for a discussion on the writing of women doctors, past and present at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 26th June!
READ MOREHear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 29th and 30th June!
READ MOREJoin us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.
READ MOREJoin us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
READ MOREExploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
READ MORETake part in a fun family workshop exploring fashion in Georgian Britain at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 10th August!
READ MOREJoin the National Trust for Scotland on Friday 6th September at the Georgian House to welcome the author, Suchitra Choudhury, for a presentation of her work and wider discussion!
READ MORELed by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.
READ MORELed by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.
READ MOREJoin Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
READ MOREThe 43rd Festival of Historic Transport is taking place at The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum on Sunday 16th June!
READ MOREJoin Sheona Smith, who is closely associated with the Kinghorn Lifeboat Station, as she relates the story of the Institution over the 200 years of its history!
READ MOREThe Arts Society Fife's art lecture on 14th May looks at the jewels of a nation and those in public and private collections, and in potrtais.
READ MOREJoin Glasgow City Heritage Trust for a meditative outdoor weaving class. You'll learn how to weave a fat ball bird feeder, using willow basketry methods dating back thousands of years.
READ MOREBurn calories - not oil, as you power along the tracks and trails around Dams to Darnley Country Park, exploring its wildlife and history on this Ranger led ride!
READ MOREEnjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MOREBygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.
READ MOREHead to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!
READ MOREStep into the heart of history and journey back 40 years to the tumultuous 1984 Miners' Strike at Summerlee Museum's Music In The Museum event!
READ MOREPaisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 6th July!
READ MOREThe Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!
READ MOREDr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.
READ MOREWho was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
READ MOREJo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.
READ MOREPrestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
READ MOREOn selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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