Step back in time at castle's dancehall

Visitors to Stirling Castle this weekend will step back in time as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) hosts VE Day 80, an anniversary event at the iconic castle.

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

On Saturdasy May 3 and Sunday May 4, living history performers will recreate the atmosphere of 1945 as they as they populate the castle, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the festivities and experience the excitement that gripped the nation on that historic day 80 years ago.

Stirling Castle's Great Hall will be transformed into a 1940s dancehall on Saturday evening, with a celebration concert and dance featuring the timeless music of Glen Miller performed by big band 'That Swing Sensation'.

Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: "Eighty years ago, Britain united in celebration when the Second World War ended in Europe.