Visitors are being encouraged to travel back in time at the House of the Binns this summer, as the historic West Lothian estate hosts its annual wartime weekend.

Running on July 11 and 12 from 10.30am to 3pm both days, the event will see four specialist living history groups transform the house and grounds for a weekend of immersive wartime experiences, with all proceeds going to the National Trust for Scotland.

Visitors will have the chance to meet members of History from the Home Front, Operation Musketeer, the Wartime Photographic Company and Kampfgruppe Schottland, each offering a unique perspective on wartime life through fully researched living history displays.

Authentic exhibits, vintage vehicles, period costumes and interactive activities inspired by life during the Second World War will all feature across the weekend.

From everyday stories of the home front to military equipment, wartime photography and historical interpretation, the groups will help visitors explore the experiences of those who lived through one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history.

Guided tours of the historic property near Blackness will also be available, exploring how the war affected the house and estate, a particularly significant period, as the Dalyell family handed the House of the Binns to the National Trust in 1944.

Families can test their wits on a children's Codebreaker Trail inspired by wartime intelligence work, while visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress in their finest 1940s attire for a best dressed competition running across both days.

Really Awesome Coffee Perth will also be on hand throughout the weekend, serving drinks and snacks.

1940s weekend at House of Binns. Pic. Contributed.

placeholder image — 1940s weekend at House of Binns. Pic. Contributed.

Chimene Samson visitor services supervisor at House of the Binns, said: “Our 1940s Weekend offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience history in an engaging and immersive way.

"We’re delighted to welcome four dedicated living history groups this year and to have the event running over two days. The re-enactment groups knowledge, enthusiasm and attention to detail help bring the stories of the wartime generation to life.

Combined with our costumed tours and family activities, it promises to be a memorable weekend for visitors of all ages.”

For further information and ticket details, visit the House of the Binns website.