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Kinneil House Roman Doors Open Day

Explore Kinneil House and meet the Roman Antonine Guard, with medieval re-enactment group Britannia XIV demonstrating skills of the time!

Saturday 26 September 2026

Multiple venues Big Living History Week

See history come to life all over Scotland.

Saturday 10 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026

Stirling Castle A Viking in the Sun presents The King's Call - Cthulhu in Medieval Scotland

Call of Cthulhu actual play in Stirling Castle's Great Hall. Watch a cast of professional gamers solve an intriguing mystery set in the castle

Saturday 17 October 2026

Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Family Adventure

Family-friendly activities and exploration of Linlithgow Peel.

Monday 19 October 2026

Edinburgh Castle Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle

Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind

Selected dates from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 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

Walks and guided Tours

Holyrood Park Arthur's Secrets

A Ranger led walk of Holyrood Park

Selected dates until Tuesday 30 March 2027

Bothwell Castle Health Walks

Join our guide for a walk filled with history and nature

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 31 March 2027

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 25 March 2027

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 7 March 2027

Holyrood Park Holyrood Family Adventure

A fun filled session in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

Selected dates from Thursday 15 October 2026 to Wednesday 17 February 2027

Skills and training

More skills and training events

Engine Shed History of Building Conservation

The essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Engine Shed Heritage Planning

An overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Engine Shed Heritage Science at the Engine Shed

An introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Engine Shed Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

Join us to explore climate change and the major issues affecting Scotland’s historic environment. We'll also cover key principles for improving the energy efficiency of traditional Scottish buildings, with insights into current practical techniques.

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Engine Shed Traditional Building Maintenance

We will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance.

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Engine Shed Historic Bricks and Tiles

An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.

Wednesday 10 February 2027

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!

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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 Sunday 7 March 2027

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

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

Multiple venues 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.

Selected dates until Monday 5 April 2027

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 31 March 2027

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