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Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Learn about different types of arrowheads and how arrow wounds were treated. Get dressed for battle and join the garrison! Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: [email protected], 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=f4e0b6b1-2455-4cda-b4fe-a4ed00db88d3

Monday, September 12 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Come and see Conservation in Action as we clean three 18th century paintings throughout August and September. Take a peek behind-the-scenes to see how paintings are cleaned at the historic tower. We'll conserve three paintings by Alloa-born 18th Century painter David Allan.
David Allan (13 February 1744 – 6 August 1796) was a Scottish painter and illustrator, best known for historical subjects and genre. Ticket price Ticket price is included in admission cost Booking: For further information please call 01259 211701 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Alloa-Tower/Conservation-in-Action/

Monday, September 12 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Get started with your family history

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Broughton History Society

Come with an idea of what you want to discover and bring your earliest family birth, marriage, death certificate or more certificates, if possible.

Monday, September 12 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

The Briggers who Built the Forth Rail Bridge

Frank Hay

Venue: Drummond Community High School, Bellevue Place, Edinburgh

Non-members, £2.00.

Monday, September 12 2016, 7.30 pm

Summer Finds

Venue: Partick Burgh Hall, room 1, 3-9a Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow, G11 5LN

Scottish Pottery Society

Monday, September 12 2016, 7:00-8:15pm

Glenmorangie Annual Lecture: Mouthpiece of the Gods

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Join musician John Kenny, alongside silversmith John Creed and curator Dr Fraser Hunter as they discuss the Carnyx at The Glenmorangie Annual Lecture. Discover how this animal-headed Celtic horn was discovered, forgotten and eventually reconstructed in an event that is part recital, part lecture and part detective story. Supported by The Glenmorangie Company. Ticket price Cost: £6, £5 Members and Concessions Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online atwww.nms.ac.uk/Scotland, age 18+. Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/glenmorangie-annual-lecture/

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Build your family tree. Knock down a 'brick wall'. Explore your family history primarily in the Border counties (Berwickshire, Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire) of Scotland, though we'll still try to help you if your roots are elsewhere.

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10.15 - 11.45 am

U3A Family History Group

Venue: Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square, Turriff, AB43 5AE

Aberdeenshire Libraries

For further details, please contact Turriff Library.

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society

A fascinating exhibition about life in the Scottish Borders during World War I and afterwards. The exhibition is a joint venture between BFHS and Saving and Sharing Scottish Borders Stories of WWI Project Ticket price Free Website: http://www.bordersfhs.org.uk/

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society Open Day

Venue: East Wemyss Primary School, School Wynd, East Wemyss, Kirkcaldy, KY1 4RN

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society (SWACS) was established in 1986 to promote and preserve a series of unique caves and their ancient Pictish carvings. SWACS also manage a nearby Environmental Centre and museum in the basement of East Wemyss Primary School, with an array of social, industrial and environmental artefacts and specimens. Access is free on Open Days. See www.wemysscaves.org or SWACS Facebook pages for fuller details.
Meet at SWACS museum from 12pm for a free guided caves tour at 12.15 (takes about an hour), with a further tour beginning at 12.30. Children very welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Tour includes three exciting caves, a stepped hillside work up to Macduff’s castle and one of the caves. Sensible shoes required as the easy to walk-in caves have uneven floors. Hard hats available. Slideshow presentation on the caves at 14.30 in the museum. Refreshments (small charge), guidebooks and souvenirs available. This is an exciting event for children, so grab a hard hat and take an archaeological walk back in time!
Free parking in the school grounds.

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 2:30-3:45pm

Library Resources for Family History

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

Come along and learn more about our print and online library resources for family history. Suitable for Family History beginners. Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/25/library-resources-for-family-history

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm

Eyemouth’s 16th Century Fort - Back on the Map

Venue: Dunbar Town House

Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society

After years of neglect, awareness of the historical importance of Eyemouth Fort has been raised, thanks to the work of Eyemouth’s Community Council, local residents and the Scottish Borders Council Archaeology Service. After linking up with the S.C.A.P.E. team and working with local schools, a new ‘Friends’ group continues to promote what is one of the best examples of a Trace Italienne Fort in the country. Chairwoman Fiona Glover will discuss the project at this opening talk of the History Society’s new season. Booking required for non-members as places are limited. Free. email [email protected]

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm - 9 pm

Eyemouth's 16th Century Fort - Back on the Map

Venue: Dunbar Town House, High St, Dunbar EH42 1ER

Friends of Eyemouth Fort

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

Social Fibre: the Story of Craigo Mills

Mark Chalmers

Venue: Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose DD10 8HE

£3 for non-members

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

Lost Villages of Ayrshire

Dane Love

Venue: Largs Library Community Room

North Ayrshire Family History Society

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

1868 the Golden Year

Edward Small

Venue: Volunteer House (Vonef Centre) in 69 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS

Fife Family History Society

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

Coinage of Scotland 1136-1716

Douglas Nicol

Venue: Buchan Hotel, Ellon

Ellon and District Heritage Society

Entrance £3

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Postscript to the Past: Lost Houses of Renfrewshire

Dan Sweeney

Venue: Masonic Halls, Collier Street, Johnstone

Johnstone Historical Society

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Alyth is a small rural Perthshire village overlooking the countryside of Strathmore. This is an area rich in farming, which is an inspiration and resource for the museum collection. Ground floor display Alyth. Enjoy a wealth of pictures and objects reflecting life as it was in and around Alyth. Don't miss the brilliant exhibition about the work of local Blairgowrie photographers, D Wilson Laing. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/6474/Alyth-Museum

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 1:30-4:00pm

Historical Land Rover Safari

Venue: Glencoe & Dalness

Exploring the most famous point in Glencoe’s history, this safari will transport you to many of the key sites and unravel the true history of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692. Ticket price Adult : £ 20.00Child : £ 10.00 Booking: For further information please call 01855 811307 or [email protected] Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Glencoe-and-Dalness/Historical-Land-Rover-Safari/

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Ask a Curator

Venue: On Twitter and at The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA

Leisure & Culture Dundee

Have you ever had a burning question you wanted to ask about the Museum? Now's your chance! If you're on Twitter join us an pose your question to staff @McManusDundee using #AskACurator

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 10:00am

Standing Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village Walk

Venue: Standing Stones of Stenness

Join the Ranger Service for a guided tour of our oldest stone circle and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse. Ticket price Free Booking: No booking required. For more information call 01856 841 732 or email [email protected] Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

The National Wallace Monument

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Scotland’s National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero – who he was, where he came from, and how he fought to free the people of Scotland from oppression. Ticket price Admission Prices: Adults: £9.99, Children £6.25 Website: http://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/ht_event/scotlands-national-hero/

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 6.30 pm

Jessie Jordan: Hitler’s Spy in Dundee

Andrew Jeffrey

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee

Abertay Historical Society

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 7.30 pm

The Changing Roles of West Dunbartonshire Women Throughout the Second World War (1939-1945) Project

Venue: Concord Community Centre (next to the Denny Theatre), Dumbarton, G82 1LJ

Lennox Heritage Society

The project is being coordinated by the West Dunbartonshire Women's History Group to research and commemorate the role of women throughout World War Two, at the end of the war and its aftermath.

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 7.45 pm

The Easter Rising 1916

Sean Kavanagh

Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock

Inverclyde Historical Society

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1 pm - 1.30 pm

A Lunchtime Gallery Tour: Reflections on the Celts

Venue: The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA

Leisure & Culture Dundee

A curator's tour of the Iron Age objects from our own collection, as well as spectacular mirrors on loan from National Museums Scotland and The British Museum. FREE: booking essential on (01382) 307200

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1:00pm

Ring of Brodgar Walk

Venue: Ring of Brodgar

Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar during our guided walk with a ranger and find out the special significance of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. Ticket price Free Booking: No booking required. For more information call 01856 841 732 or email [email protected] Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm

A walk around old photographs of Gullane

Join Gullane and Dirleton History Society for a guided walk around the centre of Gullane finding the spots from which old photographs have been taken and observing and discussing the changes which have taken place over time. Booking required. Free. email [email protected]

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Banff Museum was founded in 1828 as the museum of the Banff Institution and is the oldest museum in Scotland north of Perth. The Banff Institution was dissolved in 1875 and the collections passed to Banff Town Council. The present museum and library building were built in 1902. Banff Preservation and Heritage Society currently run the Museum in partnership with Aberdeenshire Museums Service. The Museum is on Banff High Street, in the same building as Banff Library. The postocde is AB45 1AE. The exhibits show a vast range of interesting artefacts from the Celtic period up to the modern day. They reflect life in Banffshire and show some stunning examples of our historical past in Banff and Macduff. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.bphsmob.org.uk/

Thursday, September 15 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion

Thursday, September 15 2016, 2:00-4:00pm

Archive Sources for Family History

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

A friendly introduction to the unique sources in the Archives for family history research by one of the City Archivists. Suitable for Family History beginners. Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/19/archive-sources-for-family-history

Thursday, September 15 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Higgins Neuk Information Event

Venue: Airth community centre, 10 Main St, Airth, Falkirk FK2 8JJ

If you're interested in learning about the environmental and cultural history of the landscape at Higgins Neuk then come along to this event to learn more about the project. ; help out the investigation by volunteering! This event will be followed up with a guided walk of the site on the 24th of September. You can come to either event or both.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

The Cartographic Riches of Estate Planning Before the Ordnance Survey

Venue: Annan Museum, Bank Street, Annan DG12 6AA

Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries

The maps and estate plans of Annandale eloquently describe changes in the local landscape through the 18th century. They map accurately what was present. Often embellished by calligraphy, they capture the ambience of a past landscape in a way that words fail to. Looking at these maps may be the nearest that we can come to time travel! Admission is free. Booking is required. Light refreshments will be served. Please telephone Annan Museum on 01461 201384 to reserve a place.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7 pm

The Last Miners of Ayrshire's Doon Valley

Donald L Reid

Venue: Rothesay House, Cumnock

Cumnock History Group

Donald L Reid – presents his best-selling book The Last Miners of Ayrshire's Doon Valley. If you love Ayrshire and particularly the Doon Valley, this book is a 'must have.' Some of the mining reminiscences would make you weep as you read about lads as young as 13 dying in the coal mines in 1906.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7 pm - 8 pm

Three Towers Tour 3: St Ninian’s Kirk

Venue: St Ninian’s Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Stirling, FK7 9AY

Stirling Council

A rare chance to explore St Ninian’s Old Church Yard from ancient Celtic Christianity to Bonnie Prince Charlie! Booking essential, contact Murray Cook [email protected]

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Walking Tours on Wheels

Les Fernie

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Renfrewshire Family History Society

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Open Night

Coldstream and District Local History Society

Presentation of Old Coldstream photos and finger buffet

Friday, September 16 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Friday, September 16 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Inner Forth Landscape Initiative

Friday, September 16 2016, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

History by Bike with Stirling Cycle Hub

Venue: Stirling Cycle Hub

A chance to explore the fascinating history of the Inner Forth area by bike with Stirling Cycle Hub and IFLI. The ride will start from Stirling Cycle Hub, heading out on the north side of the river to Clackmannan Tower, then on to the ruins of Kennetpans Distillery. We'll then cross the river and follow quiet roads and tracks back to Cambuskenneth Abbey, all in the company of IFLI's Cultural heritage Officer Kirsty McAlister, who wlll be telling us some of the amazing stories behind these historic buildings.

Friday, September 16 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society

Friday, September 16 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Friday, September 16 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm

Brodick Castle Secrets Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Dunbar Trades Association

Come along to the castle and join the Secrets Tour. We will tell you a few things that the 'ordinary visitor' does not get to know, and let you see things that you would not usually see. A more in depth look at various castle tales, places and objects. Ticket price £8 Booking: For further information please call 01770 302202 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Brodick-Castle-Garden-and-Country-Park/Brodick-Castle-Secrets-Tour/

Friday, September 16 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Close Encounters - Discover Dunbar: Summer Foot Tours

Venue: Sparkly Frog boutique, 92 High St, Dunbar

The Dunbar Trades Association in conjunction with Local Historian Roy Pugh bring you FREE history tours of Dunbar, every friday afternoon throughout summer. This is a unique opportunity to find out more about the history of the town and ask any questions you have always wondered about.
Tours will start from outside the Sparkly Frog boutique, No 92 High Street, highlighting important historic buildings such as the Tolbooth or Town House. Some of the Closes will be explored – how they got their names and the history attaching to them. Each tour will begin at the Town House, then along the High Street towards Lauderdale House, another iconic historical building. Proceeding through Castle Wynd to Castle Street, other historic buildings encountered are John Muir’s first School and the Methodist Church. Crossing Victoria Street to the Outdoor Swimming Pool, a brief history of Dunbar Castle, the Battery and the two harbours will be given. Returning through the former parade ground of Castlepark Barracks, a potted history of Lauderdale House will follow. Returning to the High Street, the tour will proceed up to the Abbey Church, then crossing the road, further closes including the famous Bamburgh Close will be highlighted. The tour ends at the Crunchy Carrot, where Sergeant John Penn, survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava during the Crimean War resided from about 1864 until his death in 1886.
Lasting between 45 minutes and one hour, tours will be conducted by Roy Pugh, local author and historian who has published a major history of Dunbar (Access to other titles by Roy may be found on website rjmpugh.co.uk. Roy is a native of Dunbar who spent most of his career in the civil service in the Secretary of State’s Scottish Office, St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh.)
BOOKING TOURS
Tours may be booked by contacting Sparkly Frog (telephone 01368 865531) or e-mail [email protected] or by showing up on the day of. Tours are available for one or more persons (maximum 10-12) Children and young persons must be accompanied by an adult. While the weekly tour will take place every Friday at 2pm, bookings may be arranged for other afternoons except Sundays provided 24 hours’ notice is given.

Friday, September 16 2016, 7.30 pm

The Red Duchess? Katherine Murray, Duchess of Atholl,Scotlands First Woman MP

James Anderson, Archivist, Blair Castle

Venue: Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder

Auchterarder and District Local History Association

Friday, September 16 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

Help us rediscover Stirling lost broch, first identified by Scotland’s first female archaeologist, Christian MacLagan in the 19th century and then lost…join us in the hunt for it! Places extremely limited and must be booked contact Murray Cook for more details [email protected] Ticket price Free Booking: Murray Cook [email protected]

Saturday, September 17 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Saturday, September 17 2016, 1:30- 2:30pm

Chatter Books Author Visit: Keith Brumpton

Venue: Grangemouth Library, Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AG

Scottish Genealogy Society

Keith Brumpton, the author of the hilarious Rome and Away series of children’s books, goes “Roman” in the district and ends up in Grangemouth. This great event is suitable for children aged 7-12 years. Ticket price Free Booking: Contact the library on 01324 504690. Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Beginners Class

Ken Nisbet

Venue: Scottish Genealogy Society Library, 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL

This module is just what it says - for beginners. Ken Nisbet, who has many years experience in researching family history will take this class.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 2 pm

Community Heritage Conference 2016

Venue: Argyllshire Gathering Hall, Oban PA34 5NZ

Archaeology Scotland

Scotland’s Community Heritage Conference celebrates public archaeology, showcases community-led projects across Scotland and supports people as they explore their connection to the past. The event is open to anyone with an interest in history, heritage or archaeology, and includes excellent talks, interactive workshops, inspirational displays and stimulating networking opportunities.
Programme details: A final programme will be available shortly, but it will include talks on archaeological fieldwork and discovery in Tiree, Ardnamurchan and elsewhere in Argyll, and another by the DRB Scottish Women's History Group, who are recording the Scottish itinerary of anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass.
We'll also have a special session on community empowerment. New legislation coming into force this year will create new opportunities for local groups to acquire public buildings and adapt them for community use. We'll hear from groups involved in this process, and there will be experts on hand too, in what should be an exciting and important discussion on a new route to regenerating public assets across Scotland.
As always, there will be plenty of display space if you'd like to exhibit your own recent researches (tables provided), and our One Minute Mayhem slot gives you all the chance to stand up and make your own contribution on anything heritage-related (as long as you can do it in 60 seconds!) Contact the conference mailbox at [email protected] to book your slot
Follow along and share your thoughts on Twitter with @chcscot and #CHCOban.
Tickets are priced at a very reasonable £10 so dont delay book your ticket today!

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Mythical Creatures

Christina Donald and Mike Sedakat

Venue: Collections Unit, on Barrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG

Leisure & Culture Dundee

Drop into the building's magnificent Lower Rotunda to learn about creatures from Celtic mythology with our curators Christina Donald and Mike Sedakat, and animal bone specialist Catherine Smith. Part of Door Open Days.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

The Kessock Ferry Exhibition

Venue: North Kessock Village Hall

North Kessock & District Local History Society

Old photographs & historic records, films, tea room, raffle, children's corner and much, much more. All Welcome … All Welcome, Free Entry

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

Scotland's Community Heritage Conference

Venue: Argyllshire Gathering Halls, Breadalbane Street, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NZ

Scotland's Urban Past

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00-12:30pm

Heritage Coffee Morning

Venue: Austin’s Bakery on South St Elgin

The Moray Society

As part of Doors Open Day Moray, we are delighted to hold a coffee morning in Moray Bridge Club. The Bridge Club was, until the 1960’s, the cafe / restaurant of Austin’s Bakery on South St Elgin. The rooms are exactly as they were at that time. Ticket price Free Booking: Phone: 01343 543675 Email: [email protected] Website: http://elginmuseum.org.uk/whats-on-2/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00am-15:30pm

Moredun Top Family Fun Day

Venue: Moncreiffe Hill, Tay Car Park

AOC Archaeology Group

Join us for a day of fun at the fort! From the Tay Car Park follow the trail to investigate the past in our pop up museum, build some dens, get creative with woodland art, visit the excavation and then have a go at digging. Please be prepared for all weather, and wear sturdy footwear for the walk to the site. All activities are on a drop in basis. The last hillfort tour is at 3pm. For more information contact: Lisa Snedden Tel: 01738 475267 [email protected] Ticket price Free Booking: Lindsey Gibb, [email protected], 01738 477086 Website: www.taylp.org

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00am-16:00pm

Dig Langside

Venue: Langside Parish Church, Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Langside Community Heritage

This is a free and child friendly community event, with hands-on digging etc, suitable for all ages and abilities. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket price Free

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11 am - 3.30 pm

Along the Don at Kildrummy

Venue: Meet at lay-by with picnic tables on A97 at Kildrummy, AB33 8QT, Grind reference NJ470178

Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service

Explore the natural and cultural heritage of this part of Donside, including historic Kildrummy Kirkyard and enjoy scenic views over the river on this guided walk. Suitable for adults & accompanied children aged 8+ able to walk about 6.5 miles mainly on tracks & quiet roads with gradual ascent/descent. Bring suitable outdoor clothing including waterproofs, stout footwear + food/drink. Event organised by Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service for Scottish Archaeology Month in support of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design. Booking required.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Renaissance Schiltron

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Aberdeen City and Shire Archives

Edinburgh castle is steeped in war. Troops loyal to James Vs widow, Marie de Guise held it during the English invasion of the Rough Wooing in 1544 and during attacks by the Lords of the Congregation during the reformation in 1560, nearby Leith being besieged instead given Edinburgh’s formidable strength. During the Marian Civil War following Mary Queen of Scots forced abdication it was held by her supporters during the “Lang siege” of 1573. Come and see how the Scots of this era fought with pikes in schiltrons and have a go yourself. An event for the whole family to get involved in and enjoy.
This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Memories of Broadford Works

Venue: Town and County Hall, Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AQ

The day will include: 'The absent Richards and Maberly mystery': a talk on the early owners of the Broadford Works by Mark Watson, Historic Environment Scotland (talk between 14:00 and 14:45) Exhibition of materials from Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives, Aberdeen City Museums & Galleries, and Aberdeen Journals’ photograph archive Screening footage of the Broadford Works in its heyday from the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive collections Children's activities If you worked at Richards and would like to contribute to the event there will be an opportunity to add your memories to a plan of the site, sign up for an oral history interview and bring along any mementoes you have of your time at Broadford Works to add to the archive’s collection. For further information, or if you would like to take part in an interview but cannot attend the event, please contact Katy at [email protected] or on 01224 481775.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11:00am-12:00pm

Chatter Books Author Visit: Keith Brumpton

Venue: Meadowbank Library, Stevenson Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0GU.

The National Wallace Monument

Keith Brumpton is the author of the hilarious “Rome and Away” series of children’s books. The books are based in ancient Britain and surround a mystery gang trying to sabotage the Gladiator Games. It’s down to Antonius Pantonius, private detective, and his side-kick, Cora Decorum, to go undercover and track down the culprits. Hear more about the books and meet the author at this fun free event, repeated in Grangemouth later. For children aged 7-12 years. Ticket price Free Booking: Contact Meadowbank on 01324 503870.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Travel back in time to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History, when Stirling was at the centre of all the action, during our live performances with costumed actors! The Battle of Stirling Bridge is over – and a soldier, abandoned and left for dead, makes his way into the woods. Lost and disoriented, he meets another fighter – then discovers he is on the enemy’s side! What will happen, and what do they talk about, before the injured soldier heads off – to make his way home? Ticket price Admission Prices: Adults: £9.99, Children £6.26

Saturday, September 17 2016, 12 pm - 4 pm

Estate Walk - the Designed Landscape

Venue: Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ

The Abbotsford Trust

Go on an extensive estate walk with our specialist guides to explore Scott’s designed landscape and its archaeology. This tour is part of the Borders Heritage Festival and Melrose Paths, so take this special opportunity to see the estate from a new perspective and listen to our knowledgeable guides' stories. The tour meeting point is at the Abbotsford Visitor Centre, with the tour starting at 12 noon and lasting until 16:00. Due to the extensive nature of this walk, it is recommended to wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch.
To book, please call us on 01896 752043 or buy your tickets in person at our Visitor Centre. This is a free event but booking is recommended as spaces are limited.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2 pm and 3 pm

East Linton’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Artistic Heritage

Venue: The Stables, Prestonkirk Church East Linton

Anglo-Scottish Family History Society

Learn about East Linton’s agricultural, horticultural and artistic heritage with a talk and visit to Prestonkirk graveyard. Meet at The Stables at Prestonkirk where teas will be available and there will be an exhibition on the work of the Horticultural Society in East Linton. This event is organised by the East Linton Horticultural Society and East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society. No booking required. Free.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2.00 pm

Ancestral Breakthroughs

Venue: Manchester Central Library

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Aberdeen's Lost Mansions

David Miller

Venue: Unitarian Church Centre

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Saturday, September 17 2016, 6 pm - 7 pm

The Romans in Dumfries and Galloway

Rebecca Jones

Venue: St Ninian’s Hall, Isle of Whithorn

Friends of Ninian and Whithorn

The lecture is free and open to all. Bookings may be made for supper after the lecture, at £20.00 per head, with Jane Murray, Secretary to The Friends, Auchenmalg House, Auchenmalg, Glenluce, Wigtownshire, DG8 0JS Tel: 01581 500 205; email: [email protected]

Saturday, September 17 2016, 7:00-8:00pm

Cromarty Ghost Walk

Venue: Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Walk in the company of ghosts ... or at least ghost tales. Join a Cromarty Ghost Walk with chilling tales from Hugh Miller and others retold by your costumed Ghost Guide. Ghost walks start at 7pm from outside Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage in Church Street, Cromarty on Saturdays in July, August and September. The walks are led by Timemasters' costumed Ghost Guide Duncan Cook and last approximately 1 hour, so wear comfortable shoes. There is a minimum age of 15 years. Advanced booking essential, contact [email protected] or [email protected] Or by telephoning 01381-600-245 for details. Ticket price £5 Booking: For further information please call 01381 600245 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Hugh-Millers-Birthplace-Cottage-and-Museum/Cromarty-Ghost-Walk/

Saturday, September 17 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

Saturday, September 17 2016, All Day

Big Roman Day at Kinneil

Venue: Kinneil House

Historic Kinneil House, built next to the Antonine Wall, is open for free tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) There will also be a family fun day in the surrounding Kinneil Estate, including a Roman encampment starring the Antonine Guard re-enactment group, dressing up for children, orchard and craft events. Kinneil Museum will also be open. Free, just turn up (children must be accompanied by an adult). Use the postcode EH51 0PR. The Friends of Kinneil, Historic Environment Scotland, Falkirk Community Trust and partners. http://www.kinneil.org.uk (Part of Doors Open Days in Falkirk district http://j.mp/dod-falkirk) Get updates at www.facebook.com/kinneil and www.twitter.com/kinneil Ticket price Free Booking: [email protected] Website: http://www.kinneil.org.uk/

Sunday, September 18 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Mysteries of Medieval Morham

Now a quiet picturesque hamlet, Morham was once an important place associated with some of the great events and people of Scotland’s past. Join East Lothian Council Archaeology Service for a guided walk to explore the hidden history of the village. Booking required. Free. email [email protected]

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10:30 -1:00pm

The Antonine Wall Community Conference

Venue: Hippodrome Cinema, Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA

National Museum of Scotland

Community representatives join Roman experts for a conference about the World Heritage Site. Key speakers include leading Roman expert Dr David Breeze, formerly of Historic Scotland, and National Museums of Scotland’s Dr Fraser Hunter. At Hippodrome Cinema, Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA. Conference begins at 10.30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. sharp. Doors open at 10 a.m. The café pod will be open to sell food and drinks. The conference is free to attend, but tickets must be booked in advance through the link below. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil in association with Falkirk Council and Falkirk Community Trust. Book FREE places at the conference here. Problems? Call 01506 823714. Ticket price Free Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antonine-wall-community-conference-tickets-27083847517 Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antonine-wall-community-conference-tickets-27083847517

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10:30am-12:00pm

Make it at the Museum: Cardboard Machines

Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Learning centre, Level 4

Cut, fold, punch and glue to create a marvellous mechanism then use cams, cranks and levers to bring your machine to life. Ticket price Cost: £10/£8 Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online at www.nms.ac.uk/scotland Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/make-it-cardboard-machines/

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11 am - 3 pm

Active Archaeology

Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Discover what life was like in the Iron Age by meeting characters from the past and trying out skills from the period. Meet colourful characters, discover some artefacts uncovered within Holyrood and try your hand at being a real life archaeologist.

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Renaissance Schiltron

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

The National Wallace Monument

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Sunday, September 18 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Day at the Museum - See Behind the Scenes

Venue: Eyemouth Museum & Tourist, Information Centre. Auld Kirk, Manse Road, Eyemouth. TD14 5JE

Friends of Eyemouth Fort

Visit us on any Sunday in September to get an exclusive guided look behind the scenes to see how items in our collection are acquisitioned, stored and displayed. Find out more about our historic Eyemouth Fort through our brilliant 3D visual reality room and from local experts on hand to share their knowledge and inside information! www.eyemouthmuseum.org www.eyemouthfort.org

Sunday, September 18 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Tour of Pinkie House & Chapel

Venue: Loretto School, Musselburgh

Musselburgh Conservation Society

The tour will include the exterior and interior of Pinkie House, with its fine grounds, plaster ceilings and painted gallery and the interior of Loretto Chapel, with its fine organ, memorials and large stained glass windows. The tour is provided by Musselburgh Conservation Society. Booking required. Free. email [email protected]

Sunday, September 18 2016, 2:00pm

Walk the Wall: Bo'ness to Kinneil Roman Fortlet

Venue: Bo’ness Library at Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH