Homecoming Scotland 2009: Local Events in Clackmannanshire
Our 'Meet Your Ancestors in Clackmannanshire' programme booklet is available to download.
Outdoor Theatre events in our old Kirkyards
A theatre performance will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of the old kirkyard of Alloa. The event will be staged by award-winning 'The Walking Theatre Company', which is based in Argyll and committed to creating theatre work that gives access to Scotland's dramatic landscapes and amazing history for all people in all locations. They encourage their audience to get involved in the performances. The performance in our kirkyard will focus on some of the people who are buried there and who are 'brought back to life' to tell their stories.
Venue: Alloa Old Kirkyard and Greenside Cemetery
Dates: Thursday, 5th November 2009
Times: 3.00 and 7.00 pm
Cost: £7.00 (£5.00 access)
Contact: Clackmannanshire Council, Museum & Heritage Officer, Tel: 01259 216913, email: museum@clacks.gov.uk
Of the many people who helped Alloa to become one of the first industrial towns in Britain, this performance will 'bring to life' the visionary 6th Earl of Mar; Robert Bald, the enlightened mining engineer and some of his contemporaries; the Paton family of Kilncraigs Mill and one or two others who also have their stories to tell! Booking essential for this event.
Venue: Alloa Town Centre
Date: Saturday, 28th November 2009
Time: Fun starts at 1.00 pm. To take part in the world record breaking attempt, you need to be in the town centre by 3.00 pm. Evening ceilidh starts at 7.30 pm
Cost: Town centre events are free. Evening ceilidh tickets £3.00 each, family ticket £10.
A celebration of Scotland's contemporary and traditional culture will mark St Andrew's Day and provide a finale to the county's year of Homecoming.
Working with the Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, the Council is organising outdoor activities including dance, music and re-enactment demonstrations.
There will also be a chance to be part of a record breaking attempt at the largest community Virginia Reel in Alloa town centre. Make sure you are in the town centre by 3.00 pm to take part of the celebration.
The day’s festivities end with a St Andrew’s night ceilidh held in Alloa Town Hall.
This event has been funded by EventScotland.
Ramblers Scotland Project - Walk the Path to 2014
This project aims to encourage all who live in Scotland, as well as those returning from far away, to walk about and enjoy our wonderful cultural and historical heritage.
Gartmorn Dam Country Park visitor centre has been identified as a 'walking hub' from where you can choose to do 3 walks of different lengths (gold, silver and bronze).
Maps showing the walks at Gartmorn Dam Country Park will be available from the visitor centre and the Ramblers Scotland website.
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