Arcadia Scotland

Classes are beginning to wind down and the Easter holidays are quickly approaching.  While you want to be sure to leave enough time to prepare for your final assessment and exams, there is a chance that you will find yourself with a bit more time on your hands as classes break for the term. Fortunately there are lots of events happening throughout the month of April that will keep you busy and give you a wide variety of experiences.

We've put together a list of happenings that are taking place around your university, so do check them out!

Aberdeen

Aberdeen university dance society annual showcase

1 april, arts centre & theatre aberdeen, 7pm

Featuring some of Aberdeen Uni's most talented dancers, this show gives you the chance to see some stellar dances in styles ranging from tap to Highland dance!

scot free tours: free walking tour

Every saturday in april, 11am, Mercat Cross

Get to know the city of Aberdeen better and for free! With tales of wizards, pirates and ghosts, these tours do not disappoint!

aberdonians in the americas

throughout april, king's museum

Interested in links between Aberdeen and the new world?  This exhibition sheds light on the Aberdonian collectors that traveled to Latin America and the cultural interactions they experienced.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh international science festival

through 16 april, various venues and times

Exploring the theme of "Get Connected", this year's Science Festival offers exciting demonstrations, talks and exhibitions that are open to everyone.

old town street food festival

16 and 30 april, the Three sisters, times to be confirmed

Combining live music and tasty bites - what could be better than this festival, which celebrates diverse and delicious street food!

Tradfest edinburgh

beginning 26 april, various venues and times

TradFest celebrates folk art from around Scotland.  Featuring music, storytelling, dance, film, literature and other arts, this festival offers insight into Scotland's rich cultural traditions.

 Glasgow

glasgow's music mile walking tour

throughout april, glasgow royal concert hall, 2pm

Check out the important musical sites of Glasgow, exploring the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, King Tut's and Glasgow School of Art.

glasgow open house art festival

28 APRIL-1MAY, VARIOUS VENUES AND TIMES

Contemporary artists display their work in living spaces, gardens and other unusual places!

Meet the piper!

various dates throughout april, national piping centre, 11am or 2pm

Let a bagpiper take you through the history of the bagpipes, hear a live performance and test out the pipes for yourself!

St Andrews

arches and architecture

6 april, museum of the university of st andrews, 10:30am

Learn about the architects who designed the famous structures of St Andrews and explore different architectural elements in the exhibition, Victorian Visions.

Fife comedy festival 

throughout april, Various venues and times

See some of Britain's best comedians as they take to stages across Fife!

on the rocks student arts festival

through 9 april, various venues and times

St Andrews students demonstrate their artistic talents with concerts, exhibitions and performances.

Stirling

The Great Big History Weekend

1 and 2 April, Stirling castle, 12pm

Learn about Scotland's archaeological history with demonstrations, talks and displays and Stirling Castle.

hugh macdonald: this sporting life

17 April. smith art gallery and museum, 7:30pm

Award-winning chief sports writer for the Herald, Hugh MacDonald, talks about journalism, sport and his tremendous career as a writer.

undependence film festival

27-30 april, various locations and times

Hosted by PopUp! Scotland, this event presents a variety of short films and features.