Arcadia Scotland

Make the most of the upcoming Spring holidays and enjoy a range of activities near you!

If you make it to any special events this Spring, don't forget to tag us in your photos on Instagram! Use @arcadiascotland or #ArcadiaScotland & we'll see them! 

Aberdeen

So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?

6 April, 11:00 or 1:30, Arts Lecture Theatre, £3

Test your knowledge on dinosaurs with this interactive show.

Medieval & Prehistoric Origins Tour

11 April, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 7:30pm, £10.70/£8.65

Explore Medieval & Prehistoric Aberdeen with this wandering tour starting at the Maritime Museum.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Lion Lion

The Lemon Tree 23, 24, 26th at 6pm, 25th April at 1 and 6pm, 27th April at 1, £11

Experience the most successful lunchtime theatre in the UK with a play about the animal kingdom, a delicious pie, and a refreshing pint!

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Science Festival

6-21 April, Various Locations & Costs

Join in one of the many events held across Edinburgh and learn about different aspects of science, from its history to Scotland’s contributions to technology.

Northern Streams

26-28 April, The Pleasance, Times & Costs Vary

Join the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland for a programme of Scottish and Nordic traditional music, dance, and song.

Beltane Fire Festival

30 April, Calton Hill

Watch fire spinning, handmade elaborate costumes, and witness Spring beat back Winter in this annual fire festival that welcomes the warmer weather.

Glasgow

Glasgow Kiltwalk

28 April, 9/9:30/10 start times, Cost dependent on which option chosen

Help raise money for a charity of your choice and see the sights of Glasgow in a different way on a walk through the city.

Loch Lomond Springfest

6 and 7 April, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Free Entry

Experience a range of Scotland’s finest food and drink on the shores of Loch Lomond. Local entertainment also included!

The Crafter’s Roadshow

25-28 April, St Enoch, Free Entry

Explore a range of handmade goods from all over the UK.

St Andrews

On the Rocks

5-14 April, Various Times & Costs

Experience a range of art, theatre, and dance events at the largest student-run festival in the UK.

Paywall: The Business of Scholarship

11am, 25 April, The Byre Theatre

Curious about why scholarship is behind a paywall? Come along to this free (but ticketed) screening that explores the profit margins of academic presses and advocates for open access.

Stirling

Castle Construction

1-12 April, Engine Shed, 1-3:30 daily

Learn what it takes to build a castle in these hands-on, drop-in workshops!

Achilles

6 April, Macroberts, £11.50/£9.50/£6

See this solo show that reimagines the Greek myth of Achilles.

Stirling Great Run

28 April, £36 for half-marathon registration

Support Bloodwise and enjoy the spring weather with a run around Stirling!