ON-SITE EVENTS

Romans: Edge of Empire, 9 October 2021 to 6 February 2022

This new exhibition explores what life was like for Roman and Celtic people on the north-western edge of the Roman empire. It tells the story of the interaction between Roman and Celtic-speaking peoples of north Britain. Free entry. Perth Museum & Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB; tel: 01738 632488; e-mail: museum@culturepk.org.uk; website: http://scot.sh/edge

“Hey Johnnie Cope!” The Battle of Prestonpans in art, song and story, until 29 October

This exhibition explores how the cultural legacy of the battle of Prestonpans has long outlasted its immediate consequences. From paintings to pamplets, from songbooks to the silver screen, discover how the story of the battle and its two commanding generals have been told through literature and the arts.

John Grey Centre, 15 Lodge Street, Haddington EH41 3DX; tel: 01620 820680; e-mail: history@eastlothian.gov.uk website: www.johngraycentre.org Inspiring Walter Scott, until 9 January 2022

In this small exhibition, National Museum of Scotland show how Sir Walter Scott drew upon real historical objects for inspiration, placing objects alongside Scott’s words, and the stories in which they feature. While you view the objects, you can listen to an actor reading extracts from these tales. Free with pre-booked museum entry. See page 17 for a curator review.

Exhibition Gallery 4, Level 1, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF; tel: 0300 123 6789; website: http://scot.sh/scottexhib

Please check with event organisers before travelling as events may be subject to change due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.