On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, living history performers will recreate the atmosphere of 1945 as they as they populate the castle, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the festivities and experience the excitement that gripped our nation on that historic day eighty years ago.
Stirling Castle’s magnificent Great Hall will be transformed into a 1940s dancehall on Saturday evening, with a celebration concert and dance featuring the timeless music of Glen Miller performed by big band ‘That Swing Sensation.’
Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said:
“Eighty years ago, Britain united in celebration when the Second World War ended in Europe. We’re giving visitors the chance to experience that momentous occasion with a full weekend of activities, events and performers bringing the atmosphere of VE Day to life. It’s a unique opportunity to step back in time to the forties within the iconic heritage site of Stirling Castle.”
VE Day 80 will take place from 11.30am to 4.30pm on both days with entry to the event included in entrance to Stirling Castle.
The VE Day 80 Celebration Concert and Dance will take place on Saturday 3 May from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Historic Scotland members get free daytime entry to Stirling Castle and discounted tickets to the evening concert. Members can also collect History Hunt Cards, a series of seven cards looking at the various types of sites, including fortresses, settlements and towers, when they visit staffed sites. A full set can be exchanged for a pin badge only available through the Hunt. For further information or to become a member visit: alittlehistory.scot
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