Arcadia Scotland

It might not feel like it, but spring has arrived in Scotland!  We might have slightly more snow than anticipated, but there is still plenty to do while you wrap up your courses and wait out the weather.

We have a few suggestions for events around you, so check them out!

Aberdeen

Geology rocks!

throughout april, aberdeen science centre

Build volcanoes, learn about the rocks of Scotland and learn about what is below your feet.

Castlegate: Medieval Aberdeen

9 April, mercat cross, 7:30pm

Learn about the vibrant characters and traditions of medieval Aberdeen.

aberdeen's blitz: remembering 21 april 1943

21 april, aberdeen city council environmental depot, 2:30pm

Learn about the WWII history of Aberdeen, the 'Siren City'. 

Edinburgh

Edinburgh international science festival

through 15 april, various venues and times

Enjoy talks, experiments and activities which address everything from the amusing to the controversial. 

Wildlife photographer of the year

throughout april, national museum of scotland

Stunning images from the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition.

jurassic kingdom edinburgh

through 15 april, lauriston castle

Your chance to come face to face with dinosaurs!

Glasgow

glasgow zine fest

14 and 15 april, cca, varying times

Enjoy workshops, talks and networking opportunities to help get you into the world of self publishing.

1918 cine-variety show

14 april, british panopticon music hall, 1:30 and 3:30pm

See re-enactments, comedy and newsreel shows presented in the Panopticon in 1918. 

Science lates: attract

6 april, Glasgow science centre, 6pm

Find about pheromones, enjoy a cocktail and see the Science Centre after-hours.

St Andrews

elaga 2018

7 april, craigtoun country park, 12-8pm

Enjoy this celebration of art and music across Scotland.

on the rocks student arts festival

through 15 april, various venues and times

Experience the largest student arts festival in Scotland.

OTR Ceilidh on the Castle

15 april, st andrews castle, 5:45pm

Kick up your heels with traditional country dancing and live Scottish music.

Stirling

tales from the battlefield

saturdays and sundays throughout april, the National Wallace monument, 11am-4:30pm

Stunning scenery, traditional stories.

unDependence Film Festival

26-28 April, various venues and times

Short films and features on the subject of 'dependence'.

talking shops

throughout april, engine shed

An exhibition which explores the materials and architecture of shops and storefronts.