St Andrew's Family Weekend, Scottish Parliament

A range of free, family events celebrating St Andrew's Day at the Scottish Parliament. Places are limited so to avoid disappointment booking by phone or email is essential.

Events

Friday 26 November

• Jacobites quiz running all day between 10:00 - 15:30
• Jacobite story telling 12:00-13:00; 14:00-15:00 (Gaelic)

Saturday 27 November

• Jacobites quiz running all day between 11:00 - 17:00
• Jacobite storytelling 11:30-12:30; 13:00-14:00; 15:00-16:00; 16:30-17:30
• Jacobite musical performance: Various times between 11:00 - 17:00
• Re-enactment of Culloden Battle drama and workshops 11:30-12:00; 13:00-13:30;
• 15:00-15:30; 17:00-17:30
• Jacobite themed food decoration 12:30-13:00; 14:00-14:30; 16:00-16:30
• Mercat Tours free tours from the Mercat Cross to the Scottish Parliament
• 12:00-13:00; 14:00-15:00
• Burnsong Live 18:00-19:30
• An event showcasing the best musical talent from previous Burnsong competitions. In recent years Burnsong has sought Scotland’s newest songs and songwriters, and mentored participants through writing lyrics, music and arrangements either solo or in collaboration to develop, enhance and extend their song writing skills from traditional to pop, rock to jazz. Judge for yourself listening to Scotland’s best.

Sunday 28 November

• Jacobites quiz running all day between 11:00 - 17:00
• Jacobite storytelling 11:30-12:30; 13:00-14:00; 15:00-16:00 (Gaelic); 16:30-17:30
• Jacobite musical performance Various times between 11:00 – 17:00
• Re-enactment of Culloden Battle drama and workshops 11:30-12:00; 13:00-13:30; 15:00-15:30; 17:00-17:30
• Jacobite themed food decoration 12:30-13:00; 14:00-14:30; 16:00-16:30
• Mercat Tours free tours from the Mercat Cross to the Scottish Parliament
• 12:00-13:00; 14:00-15:00

Monday 29 November

• Jacobites quiz running all day between 10:00 – 15:30

Tuesday 30 November

• St Andrew's Day debate The final of the schools and universities debating competition.