Mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with us!

Thursday 8 May marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which celebrated the formal acceptance of Germany’s surrender by the Allies. We’re commemorating that by hosting a living history event at Stirling Castle. There’ll also be an evening concert in the Great Hall with swing music. You can also read more about Scotland in WW2 on our blog, and explore wartime photography.
A family standing next to a reenactor at a wartime car.
Living history event

Mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Stirling Castle

A swing band playing instruments
Evening dance

Join big band 'That Swing Sensation'

World War 2 reenactors pose as part of Celebration of the Centuries event at Fort George
Our biggest reenactment event

Join the Celebration of the Centuries

A black and white photograph showing a half demolished stately building
Duff House Exhibition

Discover the history of Duff House during WW2

A black and white photograph of an airforce squadron posed in front of their bomber plane.
Blog post

Preparing for D-Day's 'Operation Overlord' in Scotland

A black and white photograph of the ship, SS Anchises on water.
Blog post

Scotland’s female WW2 shipworkers make waves

Black and white photograph of a large crowd outside the City Chambers watching the Victory in Europe ceremony proceedings.
World War 2 archives

Search World War 2 records on trove.scot

A black and white aerial photograph showing armoured vehicles and boats landing on a beach during D-Day.
Wartime aerial photography

Explore wartime aerial photography on NCAP

A westward looking view towards the Bells Mill, part of the Stanley Mills complex
Blog post

Wartime stories of women employed at Stanley Mills

A reenactor dressed in World War 2 costume drives an army truck from that era.
Day event

Book your ticket now to join the daytime celebrations