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A Very “Mary” Christmas at Edinburgh Castle: 24, 27-30 December

  • Posted on: 28/11/2016

Join Mary, Queen of Scots in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle for a peek into 16th century festive celebrations. Her Grace has just celebrated the christening of her son James at Stirling Castle and feels this mood of celebration …

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Christmas Fair, 4th December National Museum of Rural Life

  • Posted on: 28/11/2016

It’s that time of the year again, time to head on down to the farmhouse at the Museum of Rural Life for some traditional singing games and get the feel of an old fashioned Christmas. 11 – 3 on Sunday …

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Friday 18th 2016, November: Scottish Woodland History Conference

  • Posted on: 16/11/2016

Jackie Lee has been invited to speak at the Scottish Woodland History Conference held at the SNH HQ at Battleby, Perth. Trees are not immediately associated with Artemis Scotland! However, several years ago Jackie and Chris wrote a learning resource …

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“How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear”: Fundraising for the Art Fund in SW Scotland

  • Posted on: 16/11/2016

On Thursday 17th we will be at Elsieshields House, Lochmaben, for a fundraising event on behalf of The Art Fund. Elsieshields was owned by Sir Steven Runciman who collected Lear watercolours. We will be there to highlight another aspect of Lear …

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