A FREE festival celebrating the legendary King Robert the Bruce’s 750th birthday has been announced.
The Bruce 750 festival is a two-day celebration of the former king offering family activities, reenactments, a fun fair, and workshops which will be held at Pittencrieff Park, in Dunfermline, between June 1 and 2.
The event is held next to Robert the Bruce’s final resting place, Dunfermline Abbey, and will host a jousting tournament and visitors will even get a chance to participate in a reenactment of the Battle of Bannockburn.
There will also be sword makers, woodworkers, archers and monks who will be chatting with the public for a full immersive medieval experience.
The festival will even have its own Robert the Bruce with his trusted knights and noblemen.
Festival goers are encouraged to dress up in medieval costumes as the best-dressed princess or knight will win a prize.
Billy George, organiser for Visit Dunfermline, said: “The Bruce Festival was a popular annual event here years ago.
“Now, thanks to support from Fife Council, the Carnegie Trust and Fife Events, we're bringing it back bigger and better than ever.
“As well as enjoying the spectacle, visitors can also experience the fascinating history and beautiful surroundings of Scotland's ancient capital and newest city.”
The artisan craft fair welcomes families and people of all ages to enjoy storytelling, learning medieval skills, and face painting.
There will also be a bouncy castle and funfair with food and drink facilities provided.
Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 until he died in 1329.
He led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England and is regarded as a national hero.
Bruce 750 is a celebration of his life and will run both days from 10am to 5pm.
