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Whaling Garland Workshop

Sat 29 Aug 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Scottish Fisheries Museum, KY10 3AB

Whaling Garland Workshop

Sat 29 Aug 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Scottish Fisheries Museum, KY10 3AB

Dive into 19th century maritime traditions and discover how Scottish whalers celebrated the beginning of summer whilst in the frozen Arctic, remembered sweethearts left back on shore, and tried to garner good luck for the hunting. Step aboard for a journey back in time as storyteller Jan Bee Brown and researcher Asha Hornsby share nautical traditions and May Day memories inspired by whaling-voyage diaries. Enjoy music, tales and create a lucky ribboned garland just like Victorian whalers did. Suitable for adults and children over 8 yrs


Booking Information

Free event but booking is recommended . The workshop is funded by a grant from St Andrews University Impact and Innovation Fund

If you have any issues booking, please get in touch with us.

How to find us

This workshop is based in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Find out how to get here.

Limited accessible parking is available at the car park opposite the museum. The location of the workshop is wheelchair accessible.

Location

Scottish Fisheries Museum, KY10 3AB