WHAT’S ON
SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER On Location: Blackness - Blackness Castle 12pm – 4pm. Blackness has proven popular in recent times as a filming location, including the TV series Outlander. Come and discover more about the locations and techniques used for filming at Blackness, and enjoy arena performances through the day. Explore our medieval encampment, learn Gaelic songs, discover more about ‘waulking’ and get involved with crafts and stonemasonry. Included in castle admission price. Free for HES members. Contact Historic Environment Scotland Rangers on 0131 652 8150, email rangers@ hes.scot
5TH - 9TH SEPTEMBER Linlithgow Folk Festival - Various venues in Linlithgow. The usual fantastic mix of traditional music, dance and song. Headline Ralph McTell, plus young traditional musicians and all the mainstay events including musical cruises on the canal, the family ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic Hall, the Bluegrass Concert and Gospel Session, and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross. Youth Festival Showcase. See www.linlithgowfolk.com FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Creatures of the Night - Beecraigs Country Park. An evening walk looking for signs of nocturnal creatures and listening out for bats and hooting owls. Bring a torch and wrap up warm! 8pm - 9.30pm Suitable for families. Meet at the Sutherland Building at Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: £3.90/adult £2.70/child. Booking essential, contact Almondell Visitor Centre on 01506 882254 or almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk
SATURDAY 8TH & SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER A Believer in the Cause - Not all warriors wear armour and not all leaders wear crowns. Many women fought for the Jacobite cause and rumour has it that one of them is visiting Linlithgow to see the damage done by the Government troops who occupied it. Her enemies would have you believe she is a bloodthirsty battle-axe, in love with Bonnie Prince Charlie…are they right? Included in palace admission price. 12pm – 4pm. Free for Historic Environment Scotland members.
SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER Kinneil House Tour - Historic Environment Scotland has joined forces with The Friends of Kinneil charity to run a series of free open days in 2018. Once home to the Dukes of Hamilton, you’ll get the chance to see inside this impressive mansion, which dates back to the 15th century and boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. 12pm – 4pm, no booking required. https://kinneil.org/ (also open on 28th October)
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SATURDAY 15TH & SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Bonnie Prince Charlie: Fountains of Wine Prince Charles Edward Stuart has decided to visit Linlithgow Palace, where he has heard that the fountain in the courtyard may run with red wine. Perhaps he will be in luck today! Included in palace admission price. 12pm – 4pm. Free for HES members. Contact Historic Environment Scotland Rangers on 0131 652 8150, email rangers@hes.scot
SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Concert hosted by Linlithgow Arts Guild. See page 25 SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Linithgow Farmers Market The Cross, High Street, Linlithgow
SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Rotary charity Classic/Vintage Car Show A wonderful display of Vintage cars & motorcycles in the picturesque grounds of Hopetoun house. 10.30am – 4pm. Free parking. Adult entry £7.00, children free. Includes discount voucher to view house. Contact: davidalmondhill2@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER Autumn Wander at Hopetoun Join in with West Lothian walking week and enjoy this ranger led walk taking in interesting corners of Hopetoun. Enjoy the views over the forth and the seasonal changes of the historic landscape of Hopetoun House. Bring a snack/lunch. Meet: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child (not suitable for under 12’s) Booking essential, please contact the ranger service on ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER Christine Bovill: Piaf Christine Bovill celebrates the life and songs of Edith Piaf. Christine’s performances have been acclaimed world wide and she was awarded the “Spirit of the Fringe” 2017 for her sell-out “Piaf” show. This is a unique event for the Twinning Association as they begin to celebrate the 30th year of the annual exchanges which will see a party from Guyancourt (near Paris) spend Easter weekend 2019 hosted by families in the town and taking part in 3 days of fun activities together. Linlithgow Academy Theatre, Braehead Road. 7.30 – 9.30pm. Doors open 7pm. BYOB. Tickets £12 from Far from the Madding Crowd, or online at Linlithgowfolk.com
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