History enthusiasts will shine a light on Elgin’s lively past during a reenactment weekend.
A medieval camp will be set up in the town’s Cooper Park to give visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the town during the 14th century.
The “Sword, Fire and Stone” event is set in fraught times during 1390, when rumours began to swirl that the Wolf of Badenoch, Alexander Stewart, was planning to destroy Elgin Cathedral.
The weekend will culminate with a recreation of the chaotic scenes which unfolded when he and his men arrived in the town and clashed with locals.
Activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, from 11am-5pm, and will be free to attend.
The spectacle has been organised by the team behind the town’s Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere project, who are aiming to bring aspects of Elgin’s history alive by linking three of its main attractions via a tourist trail.
Chairman of the scheme, Jim Royan, said: “This is our signature event from our calendar of activities, and will provide a unique insight into how life was in Elgin’s medieval times.
“The Wolf of Badenoch was such a significant character in Elgin’s history, and we hope that with this little piece of living history we can both entertain and educate.”
Alongside the encampment, historians will offer demonstrations showing how food was prepared in the medieval era and how blacksmiths and woodturners plied their trade.
There will also be a “crime and punishment” tent, calligraphy lessons, stunt riders on horseback and falconry displays.
