History in the Park

05/03/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.

What was happening in 18th century Scotland?
A time defined by the 1707 Act of Union, the Scottish Enlightenment, the Jacobite risings, the start of industrialisation, the Highland Clearances and lots more.
Come and learn all about it from Alan Breck's Volunteer Regiment who will tell you about a time in Scotland when Scots were prepared to fight for either side, without prejudice or politics, according to the needs of the occasion.

26/02/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.

What was happening in 17th century Scotland -
The English Civil Wars were part of a wider conflict that also involved Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish soldiers fought in all the conflicts.

Ask Manus O'Cahans Regiment of the Sealed Knot more about it they are one of the regiments in the Scots Brigade of the Sealed Knot Society. Who portray an Irish Regiment fighting in Scotland.

21/02/2026

HISTORIC TRADERS WANTED
Stallholder Application Form - History in the Park 2026

You can book now to trade at our 2026 History in the Park Event! Booking for both the Saturday and the Sunday will entitle you to a 10% discount and also gives you the opportunity to trade on the Friday free of charge. If you would like to take us up on this offer, please state your intent in the Additional Requirements section of the booking form below.
https://www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk/events/history-in-the-park/holder-application-form

20/02/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.

What was happening in 14th, 15th and 16th century Scotland?
Find out by asking The Company of Saint Margaret at History in the Park

12/02/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.
So who was in Fife 700 to 792 AD? There would have been some Picts defending their lands. Find out against who by asking Regia In Scotland all about the Picts of Fife and Scotland at History in the Park.

08/02/2026

Wow...

In 1959 during excavation of the legionary fortress at Inchtuthil near Dunkeld headed by Sir Ian Richmond, archaeologists uncovered a singularly remarkable haul of a single kind of artefact. Located in a twelve-foot deep pit below the beaten earth floor of the workshop – the Fabrica- was a remarka...

06/02/2026

Delighted to share for Friends of Craigtoun Park -

🔥 We are excited to announce that we are considering the possibility of hosting a fundraising firewalk at Craigtoun this spring. If you would be interested in setting yourself a personal challenge while at the same time raising funds for Craigtoun Country Park, please click on the link to our google survey form. Your feedback will help us to determine whether there would be enough support within the community to make this venture feasible. 🔥🙏
https://forms.gle/W8btgW4JF4WCg9t77

05/02/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.
So were there Vikings in Fife? Is there a coast? Yes there is. So there were Vikings. And you can ask the Glasgow Vikings all about the Vikings in Fife and Scotland at History in the Park.

31/01/2026

Must be nearly Spring great to see, thanks Friends of Craigtoun Park for letting us know.

🚂⛳🏁🚜🎾🏰🚣The countdown is on! Our Seasonal Attractions will open for the first time this year on Saturday 28th March. 2026 opening times and prices are now available to view on our website. 😀

29/01/2026

History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to WW2.
So were there Romans in Fife? Oh yes there was and there is archaeological evidence to prove it! And you can ask The Antonine Guard all about the Romans in Fife and Scotland at History in the Park.