The award winning event,* which takes place at the Fort in Ardersier, Inverness-shire on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, spans over 2,000 years of history.
Over the weekend over two hundred and fifty performers will be at the Fort depicting centuries of history from the Picts, the Romans and the Vikings, through the Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation and Jacobite eras right up to World War I and II. The event days will commence with a grand parade which will begin with the Romans and conclude with World War I and World War II and features re-enactors from all over the UK.
Visitors can also enjoy colourful living history camps, watch dramatic presentations in the main arena and experience the music and dance of the 1940’s throughout both days. Crowd favourite, the WWII spitfire, will also return in a daring aerial display above the Fort on both the Saturday and the Sunday.
Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager for Historic Scotland said;
“We are delighted to be bringing Celebration of the Centuries to Fort George again this year.
“It’s a truly fantastic experience to see 2,000 years of history unfold before your eyes. You can be enjoying the 1940’s big band sounds at one minute, then turn a corner and be facing the guard of the roman empire!
“As well as the spectacular parade, living history camps and demonstrations, there are also lots of interactive activities to keep the whole family entertained.
“It’s just like having your own tardis and being able to step into the past!”
Tickets are available with a 10% discount online at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/celebration or alternatively can be purchased on the day.
* Celebration of the Centuries won the Best Cultural Event at the Highland and Islands Tourism Awards in 2012.
Notes for editors:
Historic Scotland around the web:
www.twitter.com/welovehistory
www.facebook.com/visithistoricscotland
www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv
www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory
For further information
Iona Matheson
Media & PR Officer
Communications and Media
0131 668 8703 or 07827 956 858
iona.matheson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
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