STIRLING’S museums and galleries are getting ready to open their doors, vaults and imaginations this spring for the annual Festival of Museums, a weekend long celebration of Scotland’s culture, taking place from 13 – 15 May.

‘In Vogue’ will bring a renaissance fashion show at Stirling castle, where visitors can discover innovative costumes, textiles and jewellery and uncover the international connections that shaped 16th century fashion in Scotland.

Locally there will also be‘Jazz and Swing Dance with Afternoon Tea’.

Hosted at the University of Stirling, featuring guided tours of ‘Speaking of the Sky’ the Jon Schueler exhibition, afternoon tea, a jazz band and swing dance performance.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Festival of Museums, which started life as Show Scotland in 2006.

Ten years on, the programme features over 100 day and night events creatively curated to help visitors engage with museums in unique and hands on ways, while spotlighting the wealth of culture in Scotland’s museums and galleries.

The programme caters to all ages and interests and includes everything from art exhibitions and night time ceilidhs to children’s fancy dress parties and historical re-enactments.

Joanne Orr, chief executive of Museums Galleries Scotland, said: "We are thrilled to be celebrating the tenth anniversary of Festival of Museums.

"When the festival was founded, as Show Scotland in 2006, our goal was to ignite imaginations by showcasing Scotland’s incredible range of museums and galleries.

"Over the past decade, we have been able to fund and support museums in Stirling to take part and help to increase visitor numbers and sector expertise across the board.

"We’re delighted to return for our tenth year and are looking forward to the best festival yet."

Events taking place in Stirling include:

-Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum

Cruachan’s Adventures

Friday, May 13, 12pm-4pm, Saturday, May 14, 12pm-4pm, Sunday, May 15, 12pm-4pm.

-Stirling Castle

In Vogue

Saturday, May 14, 12pm-4pm

-Pathfoot building

Jazz and Swing Dance with Afternoom Tea

Saturday, May 14, 1pm-4pm

To see the full festival programme visit: www.festivalofmuseums.com