Note that there may be a small charge for some of these events, and some may be for members only. We will be publishing lists of upcoming talks and events regularly - if you are organising a talk or event relating to Scottish genealogy or history, please let us know and we will be happy to add your events to our list.
Monday, September 19 2016, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Hillforts to Mansions: A walk through the Grand Architecture of the North Berwick countryside
East Lothian Council Archaeology Service
To help celebrate Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, join the council’s Archaeology Service for a guided walk from North Berwick Law to the Balgone Estate, and explore the history and changing architecture of some of the ‘Grand Designs’ of the past! The walk takes in a section of the John Muir Way, woodland paths and some quiet country roads. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
Monday, September 19 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm
Queens of the Castle
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
Find out about two of Scotland’s most famous queens from a lady of their households. Marie de Guise was regent and her daughter Mary, was Queen of Scots in her own right and both left their mark on the Castle’s history. Hear their intertwined and exciting stories. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=a5067744-2fa2-4077-9d0d-a5fd00ee68fe
Monday, September 19 2016, 12:00-4.30pm
Biggar Gasworks Steam Days
Venue: Biggar Gaswork Museum
For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland, and among the last to close. It is the only preserved gasworks left in Scotland. Not long afterwards, it passed into State care, to be preserved as a lasting reminder of an industry that provided so much benefit to all the country’s citizens. During the 'Steam Days' the boiler will be operating and driving various items of steam driven machines associated with gas production and distribution. Ticket price Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=9d089e53-9386-4959-a5bc-a602009d2e3b
Monday, September 19 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 19 2016, 2:00-3:00m
Introduction to Ancestry
Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Glasgow Life
Glasgow Libraries offers FREE access to Ancestry Library Edition to library members in all its libraries. Special Collections can help you explore the world’s biggest genealogical database and get you on track for building your family history. Suitable for 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/1/introduction-to-ancestry
Monday, September 19 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm
Get started with your family history
Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP
Borders Family 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 19 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm
East Lothian Poor Law Records
Fran Woodrow, archivist
Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Non-members welcome from whom a small donation would be appreciated.
Monday, September 19 2016, 7.30 pm
Glasgow’s Lost Houses and Mansions
Dan Sweeney
Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow
Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
Monday, September 19 2016, 7:00pm
Walk the Wall: Polmont Woods
Venue: Woods car park, Smiddy Brae, Polmont
Join archaeologist Geoff Bailey and one of Falkirk Council’s Rangers for a trek around the Antonine Wall in Polmont Woods. The walk will end with a search for bats! Meet at 7 p.m. at Woods car park, Smiddy Brae, Polmont. Free, but please book places in advance. Call 01324 504950 or email rangers@falkirk.gov.uk to book your places. Wear waterproof clothes and bring a torch. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by Falkirk Council and Falkirk Community Trust. Ticket price Free Booking: Call 01324 504950 or email rangers@falkirk.gov.uk to book your places Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Monday, September 19 2016, 7-9 pm
East Lothian Poor Law Records
Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Monday, September 19 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 cookm@stirling.gov.uk Ticket price Free Booking: Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
Tuesday, September 20 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
Borders Family History Society
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 20 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm
Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition
Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP
Borders Family History 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 20 2016, 2:00pm
Talk: Whatever happened to the Antonine Wall?
Venue: Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness
Exploring the post-Roman use of the monument. Rather than become a barrier, the Antonine Wall became a spine of communications across central Scotland. A monastery and village were set up at Kinneil, Bo’ness.Thane’s Hall was established at Callendar Park, Falkirk. The Wall site also saw the establishment of the town of Falkirk itself (which celebrates the monument on its coat of arms). Historian Geoff Bailey will explain all in this free afternoon talk. No need to book, just turn up. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil in association with Falkirk Community Trust. At Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, from 2 p.m. The Friends will be selling teas and coffees and snacks at this event – however, admission is free. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7 pm - 8 pm
The Fabric of Scotland's Heritage
Moses Jenkins, Historic Environment Scotland
Venue: Am Fasgadh Collection, Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
Free public lecture
Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7.00 pm
Metal Detecting
Roy Scott
Venue: Ancrum Village Hall
Ancrum and District Heritage Society
Admission £2
Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7:00-9:00pm
Local Heritage Quiz with Eyemouth Museum Trust and Friends of Eyemouth Fort
Venue: Oblò Bar & Bistro, 18-20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5HU
Join us in Oblò Bar & Bistro in Eyemouth for a night of brain teasing history and fun! Put your team of 5 together, start researching local history and come along for a great night, whilst helping to raise money for Eyemouth Museum Trust and Friends of Eyemouth Fort. www.eyemouthmuseum.org www.eyemouthfort.org Ticket price £2
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 1 pm - 2 pm
Stirling’s Archaeological Highlights from 2015/16
Dr Murray Cook
Venue: Smith Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2RQ
Stirling Council
Join Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist in a review of recent archaeological discoveries across Stirling: from Romans and Celts to Vikings, Monks and Grave Robbers! Free entry, no booking required, though donations to the Smith appreciated!
Wednesday, September 21 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 21 2016, 10:00am
Community Archaeology
Venue: Easter Carmuirs Primary School in Camelon
Parents and pupils at Easter Carmuirs Primary School in Camelon take part in a community dig to find traces of the Roman temporary camp in the area. From around 10 a.m. If you’d like to join the dig (even just for a short time) contact Geoff Bailey at Falkirk Community Trust in advance: geoff.bailey@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Ticket price Free Booking: If you’d like to join the dig (even just for a short time) contact Geoff Bailey at Falkirk Community Trust in advance: geoff.bailey@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Wednesday, September 21 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 orkneyrangers@hes.scot Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 10:30-11:15am
Storytime event for Pre-school Children
Venue: Falkirk Library, Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AU.
There will be Roman-themed stories and craft activities. Free, just turn up. No booking required. Falkirk Library will also be hosting a seven foot centurion model during the Week. Take a selfie with a centurion and tweet it to @BigRomanWeek and @LibFalkirk … Or send it to us: info@kinneil.org.uk Ticket price Free Booking: Call the Library on 01324 506800. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 11 am - 3.30 pm
Pennymuir / Woden Law - Roman and Iron Age Borders Walk
Chris Bowles
Venue: Towford bridge TD8 6NH
Join Scottish Borders Council archaeologist Chris Bowles and visit the atmospheric remains of the Roman camps at Pennymuir, march up Roman Dere Street and visit the Iron Age stronghold of Woden Law, return along Dere Street and through the well-preserved remains of an ancient way of life. 11-3.30pm. Park and Meet at Towford bridge TD8 6NH. FREE. Bring packed lunch for this 7 km, 5 Miles, 250 metre total climb.
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm
Women of Independence
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
War is traditionally a male domain but during the Wars of Independence, women were among some of Bruce’s strongest and bravest supporters. Some suffered for their loyalty and others rose to the challenge. Hear about the role they played and how the castle fared during this bloody and brutal time. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=537eb5d9-4b51-44b6-9135-a5fd00f7cec0
Wednesday, September 21 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 21 2016, 2 pm
Helen B Cruikshank – Poet and member of the 20th Century Scottish Writers’ Renaissance
Sheila Mann
Venue: Monifieth Community Cabin, South Union Street, DD5 4JG
Monifieth Local History Society
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm
Local and family history drop-in
Venue: Giffnock Library
East Renfrewshire's Heritage Collection
Have you hit a family history brick wall? Do you need help with local history research? Or would you just like advice on using the heritage resources at Giffnock and Barrhead Libraries? Pop along to our local & family history drop-in where the local studies librarian will be on hand to point you in the right direction.
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7 pm - 9 pm
Ceramic Industries of the Forth: Recent Research and Finds
George Haggarty
Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP
Inner Forth Landscape Initiative
This evening's talk will focus on the numerous ceramic industries once found along the shores of the Forth. What made the Forth such a good location for ceramics? What sort of archaeological finds have there been? And what can they tell us about the area's heritage?
The presentation will be given by archaeologist and ceramics expert, George Haggarty. George is one of the leading specialists on the ceramics of Scotland, from the medieval centuries through to the industrial and modern periods. He has undertaken extensive research on post-medieval ceramic industries and has carried out numerous excavations of pottery pruduction sites, publishing extensively on the subject. He is a Research Fellow of the National Museums of Scotland.
Please contact 01324 831568 or kirsty.mcalister@rspb.org.uk if you would like to book a place.
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm
Recent Archaelogical Work in Falkirk
Geoff Bailey
Venue: Falkirk Trinity Church
Join a free talk about the latest excavations and research on the Antonine Wall. Hosted by Falkirk Local History Society. At the Trinity Church (the former Falkirk Old Parish Church) in the heart of Falkirk town centre, from 7.30 p.m. No need to book; just turn up.
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm
Textile Mills in the Borders
Douglas Coltman
Venue: Selkirk Parish Church Hall
Selkirkshire Antiquarian Society
Annual Membership £6 per year. Non member £2 per event. For enquiries about the meetings or the Antiquarian Society please contact Jamie McIntyre jmcintyre@borderscollege.ac.uk
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm
East Kilbride, Scotland's First New Town
Bill Niven
Venue: Best Western Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham
Non-members welcome, £3 on the door
Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm
The Bank of Scotland in the Community
Amanda Noble
Venue: Ecclesmachan Village Hall
West Lothian History and Amenity Society
This will be a joint meeting with the West Lothian Family History Society and will take the form of a social evening with home baking and clootie dumpling.
Thursday, September 22 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 orkneyrangers@hes.scot Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events
Thursday, September 22 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
Thursday, September 22 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
Borders Family History Society
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.
Thursday, September 22 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm
Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition
Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP
Borders Family History 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/
Thursday, September 22 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm
Museum of Banff Open Days
Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE
Banff Preservation and Heritage Society
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 22 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm
Women of Independence
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
War is traditionally a male domain but during the Wars of Independence, women were among some of Bruce’s strongest and bravest supporters. Some suffered for their loyalty and others rose to the challenge. Hear about the role they played and how the castle fared during this bloody and brutal time. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=537eb5d9-4b51-44b6-9135-a5fd00f7cec0
Thursday, September 22 2016, 2.30 pm - 5 pm
Discover Eyemouth Fort
Venue: Eyemouth Museum, Manse Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5JE
Discover the fascinating history of Eyemouth’s 16th century fort. Friends of Eyemouth Fort will take you for an escorted walk followed by a museum visit where you can experience the Borders’ only virtual reality room. Inside, you’ll be transported to the fort as it was in the 16th century. Great fun for all the family.
Thursday, September 22 2016, 2:00-3:30pm
Castle Paintings Tour
Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8HY
Join us at Brodick Castle for a specialist tour on the paintings and the stories behind them. Every picture tells a story and our paintings tour unveils a host of tales using Brodick's collections and their artists as a framework. Ticket price £6 Booking: For further information please call 01770 302202 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Brodick-Castle-Garden-and-Country-Park/Castle-Paintings-Tour/
Thursday, September 22 2016, 2:00-4:00pm
Irish Family History Advice Sessions
Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Glasgow Life
Need advice on researching your Irish family history? Book a 20 minute session with an archivist for advice on advancing your Irish family history research. 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/15/irish-family-history-advice-sessions
Thursday, September 22 2016, 4:00-4:45pm
Roman Chatterbooks Event
Venue: Larbert Library, 22 Hallam Rd, Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 3BF.
Children aged 7-12 years can enjoy this Roman-themed craft and storytelling session. From 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. At Larbert Library, 22 Hallam Rd, Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 3BF. Telephone 01324 503590. Free, just turn up. No booking required.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tasting Through Time: Free Cookery Course
Venue: 55 Victoria Street Larkhall ML9 2BW
Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership
Join the FREE Tasting Through Time Cookery Course! From 6 - 8 pm in Larkhall we will be testing out recipes from the past and learning a little bit about culinary history and archaeology. Join us in exploring the culinary history of the apple! How was it enjoyed throughout history, from the Roman period to today? This cookery course focuses on experimenting with historic recipes from multiple time periods, giving participants an opportunity to try flavours from the past and learn a little bit about how societies hundreds of years ago enjoyed food and how those foods impacted their lives. Have fun taste-testing recipes through time, all of which include the most famous of Clyde Valley produce! - See more at: http://www.clydeandavonvalley.org/events/item/tasting-through-time-free-cookery-course-copy-2-copy
Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.30 pm
1916 – The Turning Point
Mike Taylor
Venue: Sandeman Room, AK Bell Library
£5 for non-members
Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm
Smugglers, Spies and Stolen Plum Pies: or, The Darker Side of Alloa's Trade in the 18th Century
Venue: Alloa
Inner Forth Landscape Initiative
This evening will see a performance of a brand new, bespoke play about the smuggling and trading shenanigans around Alloa in the 18th century. Meet Walter Grosset, the unpopular Customs Collector; the Earl of Mar (or 'Bobbing John'); and a 'flash-mob' of Jacobites. This play is based on original historical research by IFLI volunteer, Ian Middleton, and will be written and performed by The Walking Theatre Company, ably assisted by pupils from Alloa Academy.
Booking essential
Thursday, September 22 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
The Archaeology of the Manor Valley
Trevor Cowie
Venue: Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles EH45 8AG
Archaeologist Trevor Cowie will give a talk entitled ‘The Archaeology of Manor Valley’ highlighting prehistoric finds from the valley which will be on display. Free but please book in advance by phoning 01721 724820 or email csawers@liveborders1.org.uk
Thursday, September 22 2016, 7.45 pm
The Glasgow Empire and its Stars
Bob Bain
Venue: Drymen Village Hall, Main Street, Drymen, Glasgow, G63 0BP
Drymen & District Local History Society
Thursday, September 22 2016, 7:00pm
Roman Night
Venue: Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo’ness, EH51 0AS
Enjoy a three-course Italian meal for just £17.50 a head. At the Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo’ness, EH51 0AS, from 7 p.m. Book via the venue, tel. 01506 825307. The meal will be followed by a talk by Dr Lyn Wilson, one of the key experts involved in the Scottish Ten project, which has been digitally scanning the Antonine Wall. Ticket price £17.50 per head Booking: Book via the venue, tel. 01506 825307 Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Friday, September 23 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
Friday, September 23 2016, 10 am - 1 pm
Cumbernauld to Auchinstarry Walk
Venue: St. Mungos Church, 4 St Mungo's Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1QP
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is a one-way 6 mile walk to Auchinstarry with a free mini bus back to Cumbernauld. The route follows back roads and countryside paths that are reasonably well surfaced. There will be some great views across the Kelvin Valley to the Campsies as we cross the Antonine Wall on Croy Hill.
Venue: Meet outside St. Mungos Church, St. Mungos Road, Cumbernauld.
Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. Croy Hill can be wet and uneven so outdoor footwear should be worn. A snack and drink are also recommended.
Friday, September 23 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
Borders Family History Society
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.
Friday, September 23 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm
Orbiston House and the Greenlink Walk
Venue: Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is a 3½ mile circular woodland walk along part of the South Calder Water. From the Roman Fort to the Orbiston Estate people have lived at the confluence of the South Calder Water and the River Clyde for nearly two thousand years. The rivers no longer meet and the area is now part of Scotland’s biggest Country Park but history has left its mark if you know where to look
Venue: Meet at the Foreshore Car Park, Strathclyde Country Park.
Special requirements: Booking is essential. Some of the route is uneven so good outdoor footwear is recommended
Friday, September 23 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm
Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition
Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP
Borders Family History 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/
Friday, September 23 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm
Museum of Banff Open Days
Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE
Banff Preservation and Heritage Society
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/
Friday, September 23 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm
Brodick Castle Secrets Tour
Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park
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 23 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/
Friday, September 23 2016, 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Greenhead Gander Walk
Venue: Creamery Road car park, off Stewarton Street, between Waterloo and Wishaw
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
Join us for an enjoyable 2 mile stroll around this popular Local Nature Reserve. Greenhead Moss is a wonderful place for a relaxing wildlife walk. We will discover the old secrets that connect to peat, forestry, coal and covenanters, hear about the Dutch connection and a tale of murder, mystery and the supernatural!
Venue: Creamery Road car park, off Stewarton Street, between Waterloo and Wishaw.
Grid reference NS 805 543
Special requirements: Booking is essential. Good paths underfoot, but with a steep set of downhill steps at one point.
Friday, September 23 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 dunbarfoottours@outlook.com 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 23 2016, 7:00pm
Roman Cooking
Venue: t. Mary’s Church Hall, off Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0DP
Chef John Crouch, seen on Robson Green’s “Tales from Northumberland”, cooks up some authentic Roman food. There will also be some modern day nibbles. From 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church Hall, off Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0DP. No need to book, just turn up. Admission will be free (although attendees are asked to give a small donation at the door to The Friends of Kinneil to cover costs.) Organised by The Friends of Kinneil. http://www.kinneil.org.uk Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Friday, September 23 2016, 7:30-10:30
Neu! Reekie! Celts
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Charlotte Church will headline an evening of Celtic-influenced music, poetry, film, animation, drama and dance at the National Museum of Scotland, devised by ‘Scotland’s favourite avant-garde noisemakers’ Neu! Reekie! With Liz Lochhead, Scotland's much loved poet and former Makar, plus Scots indie popsters Ette, this one-off event to bring the Museum’s much acclaimed Celts exhibition to a close Ticket price Cost: £18/£20 Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online at www.nms.ac.uk/neureekie, age 18+ Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/neu-reekie/
Saturday, September 24 2016, 1 pm - 5 pm
Cramond Heritage
Venue: The Maltings, 2 Riverside, Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6NY
ANCIENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS : Sort and identify excavation finds. Learn to write using 2000-year old methods
EXHIBITIONS : Dark Goings on at Cramond!
Cramond from 8.500BC until Present Day – new exhibition
Cramond Island at Peace and War
GUIDED WALKS : Riverside Iron Mills Or Historic Cramond
At 2pm each day
Saturday, September 24 2016, 1.45 pm
The Lord Lyon King of Arms. The office of the Lord Lyon
Venue: St Ninian's Church Hall, Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society
Coffee and tea will be served at 1.45 p.m. meetings start 2.15 p.m
Saturday, September 24 2016, 1:00-4:00pm
Roman Cookery at Kinneil
Venue: Kinneil Museum, Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, EH51 0PR
Roman cookery expert John Crouch cooks up some Roman food for visitors. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kinneil Museum, Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, EH51 0PR. Free. No need to book, just turn up. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil. http://www.kinneil.org.uk/attractions Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Saturday, September 24 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
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 1.30 pm
Teachers and Trainee Teachers in Archaeology
Venue: Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
You are invited to our free training and networking event. Archaeology Scotland will support you in bringing the past alive in your classroom. We will help you to use archaeology, history and heritage to deliver Curriculum for Excellence. Our training will help you:
Take social studies and technologies out of the classroom and bring the history of your local streets and buildings to life
Encourage your students to engage with the past by achieving a Heritage Hero Award
Increase your confidence in completing risk assessments for outdoor learning. Involve your students in the heritage of their local area through exploring maps, photographs and other free on-line resources
To book or find out more contact education@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 1.30 pm
Training Day
Venue: Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Archaeology Scotland will support you in bringing the past alive in your classroom. We will help you to use archaeology, history and heritage to deliver Curriculum for Excellence.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 4 pm
The Tower Blocks of Cumbernauld
Venue: Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre, Brown Street, Cumbernauld, G67 1AA
University of Edinburgh
On the Saturday 24 September 2016, the University of Edinburgh’s Tower Block Project are hosting a free exhibition on the social and architectural history of Cumbernauld. Memories Roadshow Bring along old family photos taken in Cumbernauld or the surrounding area and share your memories of growing up in the town with Scotland's Urban Past (SUP). We will digitise any photographs for you and your contributions will help to create a full record of Cumbernauld's local history in the National Archive of the Historic Environment and the Tower Block Project's image archive. All physical images are returned on the day after being scanned. Exhibition The exhibition itself will look at Cumbernauld from it’s inception, as the result of mass overcrowding in Glasgow, and the vision of Cumbernauld as a New Town and a site of opportunity for residents and businesses alike. Using photographs, advertising material, letters and plans from the 1950s through to the 1990s, visitors can explore the ways in which the town was envisioned and run by the Cumbernauld Development Corporation, as well as shaped and experienced by those who made the move there. The exhibition will pay special attention to the work of Brian Miller, Cumbernauld’s town artist from 1962, and the public art which he created, much of which has now disappeared. Exploring Cumbernauld Cumbernauld resident Jean O’Reilly will also be running free guided social history walks, which will leave from Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre throughout the day. Over the weekend of the 24 - 25 September, the flats above Cumbernauld shopping centre will also be open to the public for the first time in decades, giving visitors a rare glimpse at the housing intended for Cumbernauld's elite.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 4 pm
William Wallace Guardian of Scotland- Medieval Camp, Procession and Lecture
Venue: The Haining Estate, Selkirk. TD7 5LR
Wallace Procession from the Haining to the Auld Kirk 12noon. Lectures on Selkirk’s Archaeology, Wallace and the Wars of Independence by Dr Chris Bowles and Dr Fiona Watson, The Haining 2-4pm. Booking for lectures essential, contact selkirkcars@scotborders.gov.uk. Join our medieval camp at the Haining and follow the procession of Scottish Lords to Selkirk Auld Parish Kirk to witness the re-enactment of Wallace being made Guardian of Scotland in 1297! There’s a strong belief and some evidence that Wallace was made Guardian of Scotland by the Scottish nobility on this very spot. Join us as we relive this unique moment in Scotland’s history.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10.30 am - 12.45 pm
Guided Walk at Higgins Neuk, Airth
Venue: We’ll meet at the site, on the south side of the Clackmannanshire bridge where the pedestrian footpath starts and visit the site of the former Royal Dockyard.
Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion
If you're interested in learning about the environmental and cultural history of the landscape at Higgins Neuk; help out the investigation by volunteering! This event is a follow up from the information evening on the Higgins Neuk project on the 15th of September.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trinity House Family Weekend
Venue: Trinity House
Throughout the weekend we will be providing object handling sessions, quizzes and a free stained glass craft activity for visitors young and old. There will be opportunities to meet our painting conservators and find out more about the work we do to our significant painting collections, view a brand-new video about the history of Trinity House and take a self-led tour of the collections using your mobile phone or tablet. 2016 is a special year for Trinity House as it is the bi-centenary of the Georgian building and, fittingly in this year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, we have a temporary exhibition for visitors to enjoy about 200 years of Trinity House and its place in Leith. Ticket price Free Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=fe198111-62cd-42b9-9a6e-a65500ffe868
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm
William Wallace Guardian of Scotland: Medieval Camp, Procession and Lecture
Venue: The Haining Estate, Selkirk. TD7 5LR
Wallace Procession from the Haining to the Auld Kirk 12noon. Lectures on Selkirk’s Archaeology, Wallace and the Wars of Independence by Dr Chris Bowles and Dr Fiona Watson, The Haining 2-4pm. Booking for lectures essential, contact selkirkcars@scotborders.gov.uk. Join our medieval camp at the Haining and follow the procession of Scottish Lords to Selkirk Auld Parish Kirk to witness the re-enactment of Wallace being made Guardian of Scotland in 1297! There’s a strong belief and some evidence that Wallace was made Guardian of Scotland by the Scottish nobility on this very spot. Join us as we relive this unique moment in Scotland’s history. Ticket price Free Website: https://www.facebook.com/bordersheritagefestival
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30-11:30am
Roman Chatterbooks Event
Venue: Bonnybridge Library, Bridge St, Bonnybridge FK4 1AD
Roman-themed craft and storytelling session, suitable for children aged 7-12 years. Free. No booking required. At Bonnybridge Library, Bridge St, Bonnybridge FK4 1AD, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Contact Bonnybridge Library on 01324 503295. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Booking: Contact Bonnybridge Library on 01324 503295.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30-11:30am
Big Roman Week Craft Session
Venue: Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH
Fun event for children aged 5-10 years. At Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Tickets, priced £2 each, are available from the venue. Contact Bo’ness Library on 01506 778520 or email: bonesslibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price £2 Booking: Contact Bo’ness Library on 01506 778520 or email: bonesslibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.orgwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm
Museum of Banff Open Days
Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE
Banff Preservation and Heritage Society
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/
Saturday, September 24 2016, 11 am - 4 pm
Holyrood Heritage Hunters
Venue: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
Visit the Palace and become a Holyrood Heritage Hunter. Follow a family trail to learn about the archaeology of the grounds and visit the family room for archaeology themed activities. Celebrate Scottish Archaeology month this September at the Palace. Uncover the past with a range of archaeology themed activities including a family trail around the Palace grounds and drop into the family room to identify some finds and solves clues. During your visit make a piece of treasure inspired by the objects found on site.
All activities are included in the the standard admission to the Palace Adult £12.00 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £11.00 Under 17/Disabled £7.20 Under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £31.20
Saturday, September 24 2016, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
Three Lochs Ramble Walk
Venue: Aldi Car Park, High Street, Airdrie. 20 High St, Airdrie ML6 0DT
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is an 8 mile one-way walk with free mini-bus transport to the start and a lift back to Airdrie at the end of the walk.
The walk will begin at Salsburgh and cross the open countryside and moors to the east of Airdrie, passing by Roughrigg Reservoir, Black Hill and Lily Loch before reaching Hillend Reservoir and meeting the mini-bus at the Fishing Lodge.
Venue: Meet at Aldi Car Park, High Street, Airdrie.
Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. This route crosses rough and uneven ground so good outdoor footwear is essential. We will be stopping for a break so bring a drink and snack to keep you going.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm
Their Name Liveth
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
The fighting is over by a decade and the Scottish War Memorial is open for the first time. Hear the true stories of two veterans- a soldier and a nurse- as they recount their very different tales of service across four years of war and many battlefields and continents. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=99d24c22-3232-4eab-a714-a5fe00b14d16
Saturday, September 24 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 24 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm
Open Days at Cousland Smiddy
Venue: 31 Hadfast Road, Cousland, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. EH22 2NZ
In by-gone days, in its heyday, the Smiddy was at the centre of the village’s working and social life. It was much frequented by locals and visitors. The smiddy remains at the heart of the village as a work-base for a rural craft and home to a heritage hub for the local community. Stop by on our Open Days to learn more about the Smiddy complex
Saturday, September 24 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/
Saturday, September 24 2016, 12:00-4:00pm
Holding the Key to Scotland
Venue: Stirling Castle
The year is 1651 and Stirling Castle is the focus of English military activity in Scotland after the Scots field army marched into England under Charles II. Led by General Monck, Cromwell’s army laid siege to and forced the surrender of the castle. Meet the defenders and hear the roar of their cannon. Watch the surgeon as he tries to keep people alive and experience life in the castle while it's under siege. Ticket price Entry to this event is included in the Stirling Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=94bef361-bef9-402a-8cd3-a5b600eb5447
Saturday, September 24 2016, 12:30-4:00pm
Souper Walk
Venue: Palacerigg Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park,, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
Join us on a 3½ mile evening walk around Palacerigg Country Park with some hot soup to finish. A walk around the tracks of Palacerigg as the sun sets is a great time to see the wildlife that likes to stay hidden during the day such as bats and deer. Passing by moors, fields, the golf course and Fannyside Loch the view is ever changing and of course Palacerigg’s farm animal collection will be there as an added attraction. Venue: Meet at Palacerigg Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld. Special requirements: Booking is essential. The route is mostly on surfaced paths but good outdoor footwear is recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425
Saturday, September 24 2016, 2 pm
An Introduction to The Thisle Stall Plates
Leslie Hodgson, FHSS
Venue: Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh
The Heraldry Society of Scotland
Saturday, September 24 2016, 2 pm - 3.45 pm
Coal and Kestrels Walk
Venue: Hawthorn Ave, Newmains, Wishaw, ML2 9AJ
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is a 1½ mile walk on the reclaimed land between Crindledyke and Newmains. Only 100 years ago this area was at the Industrial heart of Scotland with thousands of people employed in coal, clay and iron ore mining. Today this old shale bing has been reclaimed by nature and is used for recreation. We will see this at first hand and get some great views from the top beside the story poles designed by local schools.
Venue: Meet next to Bonkle playing fields, at the end of Hawthorn Ave, Bonkle. Grid reference NS 832 566. Special requirements: The paths are well with some dry grassy trails and one steep hilly section.
Saturday, September 24 2016, 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Viking Raiders
Venue: Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB
Did you know that in 875 AD the Vikings attacked a community of monks living on the Isle of May just off the coast of Anstruther? Join us at the museum as we use archaeological evidence to learn more about the Vikings and their activities as raiders and traders. Help us to decipher Viking runes, build a fleet of longships and plan a raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne! Ages 7-12; £3 per person. For bookings and enquiries call 01333 310628 or email enquiries@scotfishmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 24 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 duncan@timemasters.co.uk or millermuseum@nts.org.uk 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 24 2016, 7:00pm
Manor Meanderings
Venue: Manor Valley
Trevor Cowie and members of Peebles Archaeological Society will lead a walk in Manor Valley. This is a unique opportunity to discover the research, excavations and findings that the team have uncovered. For details and booking please contact 01721 724820 or email csawers@liveborders1.org.uk. Ticket price Free Website: https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/10711/tweeddale_museum_and_gallery
Saturday, September 24 2016, 9:30am-4:30pm
Doors Open Day at John Sinclair House
Venue: John Sinclair House
Come along and take advantage of our full programme of events. From a series of talks from expert staff to exhibitions and explore our resources in the Public Research Room. Ticket price Free Booking: For more information call 0131 662 1456 Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events
Saturday, September 24 2016, All Day
Doors Open Day at the National Museums Collection Centre
Venue: National Museums Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Granton
Go behind the scenes on a tour of our state-of-the-art collections research centre for Scottish History and Archaeology and Natural Sciences at Granton, Edinburgh. On this guided tour you’ll visit the new research facility for our Natural Sciences collection, home to over 10 million specimens, and learn about how we care for our internationally important collections. Part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day, organised by The Cockburn Association. Ticket price Booking: For times and booking details visit www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday Website: www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday
Sunday, September 25 2016, 1 pm - 5 pm
Cramond Heritage
Venue: The Maltings, 2 Riverside, Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6NY
ANCIENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS : Sort and identify excavation finds. Learn to write using 2000-year old methods
EXHIBITIONS : Dark Goings on at Cramond!
Cramond from 8.500BC until Present Day – new exhibition
Cramond Island at Peace and War
GUIDED WALKS : Riverside Iron Mills Or Historic Cramond
At 2pm each day
Sunday, September 25 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
Sunday, September 25 2016, 10:00-11:30am
Cambusnethan Woodlands and the Clyde Walkway
Venue: Watersports Centre, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is a one-way 6½ mile walk with a free mini bus taking us to the start. We will get dropped off near Castlehill at Gowkthrapple and walk through the ancient woodlands of Cambusnethan Local Nature Reserve before joining the Clyde Walkway and following the river all the way back to Strathclyde Country Park . Venue: Meet at the Watersports Centre, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell. Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. Some of the route is unsurfaced and uneven so good outdoor footwear is required. We will be stopping for a break so a snack and drink are recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425
Sunday, September 25 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trinity House Family Weekend
Venue: Trinity House
Throughout the weekend we will be providing object handling sessions, quizzes and a free stained glass craft activity for visitors young and old. There will be opportunities to meet our painting conservators and find out more about the work we do to our significant painting collections, view a brand-new video about the history of Trinity House and take a self-led tour of the collections using your mobile phone or tablet. 2016 is a special year for Trinity House as it is the bi-centenary of the Georgian building and, fittingly in this year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, we have a temporary exhibition for visitors to enjoy about 200 years of Trinity House and its place in Leith. Ticket price Free Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=fe198111-62cd-42b9-9a6e-a65500ffe868
Sunday, September 25 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm
Bolts and Bodkins
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
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: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=f4e0b6b1-2455-4cda-b4fe-a4ed00db88d3
Sunday, September 25 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
Sunday, September 25 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
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 25 2016, 12:00-4:00pm
Holding the Key to Scotland
Venue: Stirling Castle
The year is 1651 and Stirling Castle is the focus of English military activity in Scotland after the Scots field army marched into England under Charles II. Led by General Monck, Cromwell’s army laid siege to and forced the surrender of the castle. Meet the defenders and hear the roar of their cannon. Watch the surgeon as he tries to keep people alive and experience life in the castle while it's under siege. Ticket price Entry to this event is included in the Stirling Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=94bef361-bef9-402a-8cd3-a5b600eb5447
Sunday, September 25 2016, 2.00 pm
Ken the Horse - Hawick's 1514 Memorial
Ian Landels
Venue: Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PN
Borders Family History Society
The memorial commemorates a skirmish between the youths of Hawick where they routed the the English army at Hornshole, and captured the Bishop of Hexham’s flag.
Sunday, September 25 2016, 2:00-3:30pm
Fire and brimstone
Venue: West Benhar Road car park, nr Shotts. Grid reference NS 890 636
North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services
This is a quiet 2½ mile loop onto Benhar Moss to the Peden Stone local monument. Discover the mysterious memorial to Alexander ‘the prophet’ Peden, who according to tradition, preached to the local Covenanters in this area. The Peden Stone is the only cast iron Covenanters memorial in Scotland. Venue: West Benhar Road car park, nr Shotts. Grid reference NS 890 636 Special requirements: Booking is essential. The route is mostly level or undulating on tracks and grassy trails and there can be muddy puddles after heavy rain. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425
Sunday, September 25 2016, 2:00pm
Walk the Wall: From the Castlecary Roman Fort to Dullatur
Venue: Castlecary Fort Site
Join archaeologist Geoff Bailey as he leads a guided walk along the line of the Antonine Wall: leaving the site of Castlecary Roman Fort, near the village of Allandale, heading towards the village of Castlecary in North Lanarkshire. The walk will go along the World Heritage Site, through the Westerwood Golf Course, and on to Dullatur. Returning by the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. The round trip will be around 9 miles. This is a more demanding walk, over rough ground; it is not suitable for small children or those with walking difficulties. No need to book, just turn up. Meet at the Castlecary Fort Site at 2 p.m. http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/
Sunday, September 25 2016, 9:30am-4:30pm
Doors Open Day at John Sinclair House
Venue: John Sinclair House
Come along and take advantage of our full programme of events. From a series of talks from expert staff to exhibitions and explore our resources in the Public Research Room. Ticket price Free Booking: For more information call 0131 662 1456 Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events
Sunday, September 25 2016, All Day
Doors Open Day at the National Museums Collection Centre
Venue: National Museums Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Granton
Go behind the scenes on a tour of our state-of-the-art collections research centre for Scottish History and Archaeology and Natural Sciences at Granton, Edinburgh. On this guided tour you’ll visit the new research facility for our Natural Sciences collection, home to over 10 million specimens, and learn about how we care for our internationally important collections. Part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day, organised by The Cockburn Association. Ticket price Booking: For times and booking details visit www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday Website: www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday
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