30 April 2009

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Come to Stirling Castle on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May to be transported back to the 16th century and the Royal Court of James IV, King of Scotland. Experience the Renaissance pomp and pageantry of Stirling’s glittering royal court and enjoy a unique introduction to its principal characters, including the king and queen, lords, ladies-in-waiting, henchmen, heralds, and the King’s Alchemist - the fascinating and intriguing John Damian.

29 April 2009

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Historic Scotland today, Wednesday 29 April 2009, launched their Make Your Own History campaign to encourage Scots to make the most of their country’s heritage. Monarch of the Glen star Hamish Clark and Michael Russell, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution joined children at Edinburgh Castle to highlight what Historic Scotland’s leading visitor attractions have to offer. With the current financial climate meaning one in five people are planning on holidaying at home, Historic Scotland is aiming to make it easier and cheaper for families to experience their leading attractions.

28 April 2009

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Monty Python has made a permanent return to Doune Castle. Terry Jones, who co-directed comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is the voice of the new audio guide introduced this week. Much of the movie was filmed at Doune and it has been a place of pilgrimage for fans ever since, with HS having hosted a series of Python-themed events there in the past.

28 April 2009

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Visitors can enjoy free entry to Stanley Mills and have a great afternoon at the second annual Festival of the River. The 18th-century water mill complex outside Perth is hosting the community festival between noon and 4pm on Sunday, 17 May. But entry charges for the visitor centre will be waived for the whole day – meaning two adults and two children can save £15.

23 April 2009

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Arthur’s Seat, in Holyrood Park, has been nominated as a contender for Scotland’s top picnic spot. It appears alongside beauty spots like Loch an Eilean, on the Rothiemurchus Estate, and Glasgow’s botanic gardens. Members of the public have been invited to vote for their favourite as part of National Bread Week, which starts on 4 May.