What's on
Most popular
Linlithgow Palace Spectacular Jousting (Linlithgow)
Skill, speed and the ultimate fight for glory. Watch as knights compete in captivating battles to be crowned the champion!
Saturday 27 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026
Caerlaverock Castle Spectacular Jousting (Caerlaverock)
Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds in this jousting tournament.
Saturday 25 July 2026 to Sunday 26 July 2026
Fort George Celebration of the Centuries
Fort George is once again set to host Celebration of the Centuries - our largest re-enactment event
Saturday 8 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026
Melrose Abbey Medieval Weekend
Join Sir James Douglas and his followers as they get ready to set out on crusade
Saturday 15 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026
Elgin Cathedral The Three Musketeers
This production is a whirlwind of excitement, broad comedy and ingenious storytelling
Thursday 27 August 2026
Kinneil House Roman Doors Open Day
Come and view Kinneil House alongside medieval re-enactors and other family activities
Saturday 26 September 2026
Walks and Guided Tours
Holyrood Park Arthur's Secrets
A Ranger led walk of Holyrood Park
Selected dates until Tuesday 29 September 2026
Bothwell Castle Health Walks
Join our guide for a walk filled with history and nature
Selected dates until Thursday 24 September 2026
Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge Stenness and Barnhouse Walk
Join the Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolthic settlement of Barnhouse.
Selected dates until Wednesday 30 September 2026
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge Ring of Brodgar Walk
Join us for a guided walk around Scotland's largest stone circle which forms part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.
Selected dates until Thursday 24 September 2026
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement Jarlshof Evening Tours
Join us after-hours for an evening tour of Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Selected dates until Wednesday 26 August 2026
Holyrood Park Arthur's Amble
Join a ranger on a free, gentle guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife and its rich archaeology and history.
Selected dates until Sunday 27 September 2026
Living History
During your visit look out for our living history characters. They will be on hand to tell you more about the site, the character and time period they are portraying, as well as posing for photos - although they may be a bit confused by your camera!
Exhibitions
Multiple venues Marking Time
Explore the history of mark making in Scotland, from the present day to some of the oldest markings to be found in Scotland.
Selected dates until Monday 28 September 2026
Edinburgh Castle Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
On until Sunday 4 October 2026
Duff House Alfred Buckham - Daredevil Photographer
Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer.
Selected dates until Wednesday 30 September 2026
Fort George In the Land, of the People
Explore how folklore is woven throughout Scotland, through its landscape, its history and its people.
Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Wednesday 29 July 2026
Duff House Work In Focus
A painting by the renowned English Artist, Stanley Spencer, Christ delivered to the people has been selected as this year's "Work in Focus" at Duff House
Selected dates until Sunday 27 September 2026
Fort George Drawn from the Archives
We care for a fascinating collection of archives, this exhibition highlights and celebrates some of the wonderful drawings held within them and the role they play in preserving and understanding the past.
Saturday 1 August 2026 to Monday 23 November 2026
Sign up to hear what’s happening
Sign up to our emails to hear about products, events and exhibitions across the organisation and learn about the work we do and ways you can support us.