Arcadia Scotland

It's very hard to believe that we're around the mid-way mark in the semester - where did the time go?

It's been a busy start to the term with a number of successful Arcadia trips, which included visits to the Scottish Borders, Firbush Outdoor Centre, Skye, golfing, Belfast and the Scottish Highlands. Wow, that's a lot for around 6 weeks! 

While we have a few more events to come, we hope that you are settling into life in Scotland and exploring on your own and with friends.  To help you continue to check out what's on offer both around you and further afield, we've put together a list of suggestions for autumnal and cultural activities that might be of interest. 

Enjoy and let us know about your adventures!

Aberdeen

Aberdeen fireworks display

5 november, aberdeen beach, 7:30pm

Ring in Bonfire Night on the beach!  Fireworks and celebrations will draw you in as you ring in Guy Fawkes Night!

sound festival

Through 11 november, various locations and times

Enjoy all kinds of music, from classical to electro-acoustic, at this festival which features performances, talks and workshops.

the scottish warrior exhibition

Throughout november, king's museum

An exhibition which explores how the British soldier is represented across time and different media. 

Edinburgh

Meadowbank annual fireworks display

5 november, meadowbank stadium, 7:30pm

Join in the Bonfire Night fun at Edinburgh's biggest fireworks display!

foodies festival

24-26 November, EICC

Taste the epicurean delights of some of Scotland's top chefs, with local ingredients and some of Scotland's best restaurants featured.

edinburgh short film festival

between 6 and 11 november, Filmhouse and summerhall, various times

Enjoy two weekends of the best short films from around the world.

Glasgow

glasgow green fireworks display

5 November, Glasgow green, 5pm

Glasgow's annual Guy Fawkes Night fireworks display!

City of glasgow banknotes

throughout november, hunterian museum & art gallery

Trace the history of Scotland's money in this display of Scottish banknotes from Glasgow and the west of Scotland.

Trainspotting

through 11 november, the citizens theatre, 1:30 or 7:30pm

A stage adaptation of Irving Welsh's classic novel, which addresses tough issues in 1990s Scotland.

St Andrews

glenrothes bonfire and fireworks display

3 november, gilvenbank park, glenrothes, 6pm

Annual Bonfire Night fireworks display.

Footprints and flint: the Happisburgh Project

8 november, the Museum of St andrews, 5:30pm

A talk by Dr Richard Bates on the ancient human footprints found in Norfolk.

cupar farmers' market

18 november, crossgate, 9am-1pm

Enjoy produce from over 30 local producers and a lively atmosphere.

Stirling

Stirling and bridge of allan fireworks display

5 november, strathallan games park, 6pm

Enjoy bonfire night fireworks!

Stirling Christmas lights switch on

19 November, albert halls, 2pm

Kick off the festive season with music, a Santa parade and the turning on of the city's lights.

Russian national ballet: nutcracker

2 november, albert halls, 8:30pm

Enjoy this festive favorite!