History in the Park will return to Craigtoun Country Park on 5th-7th June 2026! This annual event celebrates the last 2000 years of Scottish history and is free to attend.
Come along and see Historical Encampments demonstrating life in Scotland from the Romans, Vikings, Stuarts, Jacobites, the World Wars and more. Whether you are interested in learning more about heritage crafts, the daily lives of Scots throughout history, or just want to enjoy some battles reenactments, you will find Scotland’s rich cultural heritage brought to life by dedicated reenactors.
The following groups are booked to attend in 2026:
The Antonine Guard
The Shire of Caer Caladon
Scottish Wars of Independence - Company of St Margaret
English Civil War - Manus O'Cahans Regiment
English Civil War – Loudouns
Jacobite Rebellion - Alan Brecks Volunteer Regiment
WW1 -Scots at War
WW2 - First Special Service Force
Operation Musketeer LHG
Historic Herbalists
Old Wyvern
Raptor World
The Science Viking
Historic crafts, including blacksmithing, stone masonry, wood carving, grain milling, weaving, spinning, textile crafts, and cheese making, will be taking place throughout the weekend, as well as weapon displays and battle reenactments.
Meet craftspeople both historic and modern at our Traders Encampment where historical charities and traders will be offering further insight into the history of Fife and Scotland, as well as selling accurate historical replicas, gifts, and more.
Interested in booking a stall in our Traders Encampment? Email historyinthepark@friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk for more information.
Schools and Home Schoolers
Schools and home education networks from across Fife and the surrounding areas are invited to attend on Friday 5th June. 2500 workshop spaces will be made available with 14 different reenactment groups, allowing children to experience Scottish history in a hands-on way.
Event History
History in the Park is Scotland’s only annual free to attend multi-period historical event celebrating 2000 years of Scottish history, from the Roman period to modern day. It began in 2019 with one local reenactment society, Marr Agus Fibh. Since then, it has grown each year, with 2025 bringing together 8 reenactment groups which showcased life in Scotland from the Roman Period to World War I. 2026 will be the 6th year for the multi-period historic event, where 14 Scottish Reenactment groups will bring even more of our history to life.
In 2023 we invited our first school to attend history workshops, with 20 pupils attending. In 2024 we increased this number to 105 who attended workshops on Viking history. 2025 saw over 225 pupils from Fife Primary schools and home education groups attend a range of historical workshops from 8 different time periods including the Roman, Viking, and Medieval periods, Stuart and Jacobean, World Wars I and II, and the Crimean War.
For more information and all the lateset updates on History in the Park, you can visit their Facebook page and, if you would like to contact the organisers directly, you can do so by e-mailing them at: historyinthepark@friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
Cover image: © 2025 Matilde Rice Photography
