A number of events are being held by Highland museums as part of Show Scotland 2010.
Through a Glass Darkly
30th Apr – 2nd May 2010
Flameworking demonstration by Carrie Fertig with public participation developing a glass installation in the 18th century Ice House.
Organised by TIMESPAN
Audience: General, Family, Children, Young people, Local
Beltane Bonfire and Sunset Parade
30th Apr 2010
A community lantern parade after sunset, led by local piper and drummers, will lead to the site of the Beltane Bonfire where mythical stories will be told.
Organised by TIMESPAN
Audience: General, Family, Children, Young people, Local
Smoke and Mirrors
1st – 2nd May 2010
Ancient firing workshop: East meets West with Alison Weightman.
Organised by TIMESPAN
Audience: Family, Children, Young people, Local
Smashing Glass
1st – 2nd May 2010
Smashing Glass: a two day event looking at Scottish Glass and the opportunity to create a stained glass masterpiece.
Organised by Tain and District Museum
Audience: General, Further Education, Higher Education, Local, Specialist
The Burr’s Van Treasure Trail
1st – 2nd May 2010
Launch of ‘The Burrs of Tongue Exhibition’ with ‘The Burr’s Van Treasure Trail’ based on one of the routes the vans took over the years.
Organised by Strathnaver Museum
Audience: General, Family, Children, Older people, Young people, Local, Singles
The Kirtle and the Tartan Plaid: Scottish Marriage Customs in Story and Song
1st May 2010
May Day fun with storyteller and singer Lilian Ross to launch the museum’s Scottish Marriage Customs exhibition.
Organised by Highland Museum of Childhood
Audience: Family
GALE WARNING – Mayday! Mayday!
1st – 3rd May 2010
Launch of a major project of events, community exhibits and workshops exploring the theme of weather, climate and local attitudes to the environment.
Organised by Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre
Audience: General
Guided Walks to Caird’s Cave, Rosemarkie
1st – 3rd May 2010
Guided Walks to Caird’s cave near Rosemarkie. Linked Museum exhibition about local antiquarian Dr Wm MacLean including objects he found at Caird’s Cave.
Organised by Groam House Museum
Audience: General, Further Education, Higher Education, Family, Children, Older people, Young people, Local, Singles, Specialist
For further information regarding Show Scotland visit www.showscotland.com
