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18th Century Cottage Life
Date	Location
Fiona J Houston decided to live like an 18th century ancestor. In this talk she explains the pleasures and pains of her experiment, followed by an 18th century-inspired buffet. View full details
27 Sep 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era
Date	Location
Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the world has suddenly become a hot topic for everyone – not just the crazies. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival: Art Late. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
23 Aug 6.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

All Day Arthur's Adventures
Date	Location
This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. View full details
16 Jun 10am 29 Jul 10am	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Anatomical Museum Open Day
Date	Location
A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton). View full details
30 Jun 10am	Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh

Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century
Date	Location
Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th century artists. View full details
24 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Artist's Book Day
Date	Location
As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals and books on anatomy to create some drawings and prints which you'll fashion into a book of your own. Family friendly, suitable for ages 10+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug 9.45am	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Bang on Time
Date	Location
The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Black Dinner
Date	Location
One night in November 1440, the 16-year-old Earl of Douglas and his younger brother David were invited to dinner with James II. They didn't know that it was a plot to destroy their family's power. Over the course of the evening they were accused of trumped-up charges and summarily beheaded, an event which has become known as the Black Dinner. Hear the story of how it happened at this living history event. View full details
26 Nov–30 Nov Mon–Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Body in Motion: Damage, Disease and Destruction
Date	Location
Tying in with the Olympics, the Museum is running some special tours exploring how the body copes under extreme pressure and illness, via parts of the historic pathology collection that are not normally on display. Ages 16+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
31 Jul–2 Aug Tue–Thu 1pm & 3pm	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Busy Servants and VIP Guests
Date	Location
A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming into Lord or Lady of the manor and touring the upstairs rooms. View full details
1 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress
Date	Location
Catherine the Great may have achieved power in a bloodless coup, and she extended the borders of Russia to such an extent that its leaders to this day can't stop thinking of the old place as an empire; but she also sponsored literary achievement, her personal art collection formed the nucleus of what's now the Hermitage Museum, and she was responsible for the first state-run higher education institute for women in the whole of Europe. This exhibition of material from her collections reflects… View full details and ticket info
13 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Colourists and their Contemporaries
Date	Location
Ian O’Riordan,curator at the City Art Centre, presents this lecture on the work of Fergusson, Peploe, Cadell and Hunter, collectively known as the Colourists and pivotal to the development of Scottish art in the first half of the 20th century. View full details
1 Oct 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Costume Guides
Date	Location
Get a guided tour of Gladstone's Land with 17th-century costumed guides; highlights include original artworks and fittings of the period. View full details
7 Jul–25 Aug Sat 12.30–5pm	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh

Courtly Games and Intrigues at the Court of Mary Queen of Scots
Date	Location
Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle. View full details
11 Jul 11am 5 Aug 11am	Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh

Daft Days
Date	Location
The days between Christmas and the New Year were traditionally known as the 'Daft Days', not just because everyone had eaten themselves silly over Christmas itself, but because a spirit of revelry was rife as people prepared for the biggest celebration of the year – Hogmanay. Meet Mary, Queen of Scots and her lady in waiting, and find out how they prepared for the games and entertainment. Also features a musket display from the soldiery. View full details
27 Dec–31 Dec Mon & Thu–Sun noon–4pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Dean Village
Date	Location
Caroline Gerard, a volunteer guide for over 30 years, presents this lecture on one of Edinburgh's most historic and picturesque villages. View full details
14 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Design and Weave for Tweed
Date	Location
Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is essential. View full details
10 Jul–11 Jul Tue & Wed 10am–4pm Workshop one.	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 10am–4pm Workshop two.	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–4pm Workshop three.	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh

The Determination of Public Value of Heritage
Date	Location
Paul Jardine discusses the hot topic of how our heritage is valued. Booking is essential. View full details
28 Jun 1pm	RCAHMS, Edinburgh

Doors Open Days
Date	Location
A chance to look inside over 900 of the most interesting and significant pieces of architecture around Scotland, completely free of charge. Previous highlights have included Hampden Park, a Red Road community flat (now demolished), Donaldson’s College in Edinburgh (now private residences) and Edinburgh University’s Anatomy Lecture Theatre. View full details
1 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Scotland

Downton Abbey – The Truth
Date	Location
Food historian Ivan Day discusses the realities of service in a wealthy household in Edwardian times, with a particular focus on the cuisine of the period, and explores just how accurate popular TV depictions really are. Includes special Edwardian-style buffet lunch. View full details
16 Jun 2.30pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Estate Walking Tour
Date	Location
The 18th century landscape is explored with a ranger on this estate walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential. View full details
29 Jun 2pm	Newhailes, Musselburgh

From Idea to Exhibition: Creating Treasures from The Queen's Palaces
Date	Location
The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Treasures curator, Deborah Clarke, gives a talk on the process of preparing the latest Queen's Gallery exhibition of treasures. View full details and ticket info
20 Jun 6.30pm	The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

From Waterside to Waterloo
Date	Location
Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of the 45 Regime of Napoleon's army. View full details
6 Jun–13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 27 Jun–11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 8 Aug–22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Good Citizens’ Furniture: Traditional and Progressive Cabinetmaking in the Late Victorian and Edwardian Periods
Date	Location
Annette Carruthers from the University of St Andrews presents this talk on the workshops of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers. View full details
20 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Green Shoots
Date	Location
Get stuck into the city's little nooks and crannies with a tour of its green spaces. Take in a herb project, a children's garden that's been hidden in history and the Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden, which is usually closed to the public. Ages 16+. View full details
23 Jun 11am 3 Jul 6.30pm	The Hub, Edinburgh

Healing with Herbs – Beyond 'Hortus Medicus Edinburgensis'
Date	Location
Catherine Conway-Payne, Director of Herbology at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, explores the history of herbs and explains how some herbal legacies are being rediscovered. View full details
19 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
Date	Location
Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell. Ages 16+. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Jun 11am	John Knox House, Edinburgh
3 Aug–27 Aug Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm	Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh

The Highland Soldier at War 1914–1918
Date	Location
Find out exactly why the Highland Soldiers were known by their enemies as 'Ladies from Hell'. View full details
10 Nov–11 Nov Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Highlights from the National Trust for Scotland’s Collections
Date	Location
Curator Mandy Murray explores the stories behind the thousands of objects from the National Trust's collections of 49 properties. View full details
6 Nov 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Highlights of Scottish Silver from Private and Public Collections
Date	Location
An expert from Lyon and Turnbull discusses three centuries of Scottish silverware. View full details
11 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Historic Holyrood: Surviving Eidyn
Date	Location
Have you ever wondered what life in Holyrood Park was like for primitive hunter-gatherers? Find out on this strenuous three-hour guided walk, meeting at Duddingston car park. Sensible footwear and warm-waterproof clothing are essential and a snack and a drink are strongly advised, but note there will be no toilets available. Spaces are limited to 20. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Sep 9am	Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

History and Family: The Somerveil Collection of Family Portraits 1740–1840
Date	Location
Hundreds of years of history are captured in this collection of portraits. Alastair Smith, Curator at the National Trust for Scotland, presents a talk on the collection and the story of the family they depict. View full details
6 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

The History of Photography in Edinburgh
Date	Location
Peter Stubbs, member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society since 1963, presents this lecture on the work of Edinburgh's amateur and professional photographers throughout history. He'll also talk about the Edinburgh Calotype Club, the earliest photographic society in the world. View full details
11 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

History of Scotch Whisky
Date	Location
An educational tasting, giving an insight into the history of Scotch and its place in Scottish culture. View full details and ticket info
3 Aug–27 Aug Mon & Fri 6pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Industry on the River Almond
Date	Location
John Dods explains how the mouth of the River Almond was a hive of industrial activity in the 18th and 19th centuries. By examining original documents and maps, he'll explain why so much industry took root there and where it all went. View full details
29 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect
Date	Location
Philip Miller presents this lecture on James Playfair (1756–1794), a radical architect responsible for Melville Castle for Henry Dundas, and who had a great influence on Sir John Soane. View full details
5 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Jock Tamson Abroad: The Making of the Scottish Diaspora
Date	Location
David Forsyth examines the material culture of Scots who have dispersed around the globe. View full details
27 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

John Broadwood and Sons – Piano Manufacturer to His Majesty and the Princesses
Date	Location
Philip Miller talks about John Broadwood who implemented technical innovations to improve the design of his pianoforte as it rose in popularity in the 18th century. View full details
22 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Kilts and Captivity
Date	Location
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings. View full details
21 Jul–23 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Aug–14 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 22 Sep–24 Sep Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Kyleakin and the Ring Net
Date	Location
Professor Will Maclean presents this talk on the Highland fishing community. View full details
24 Oct 1pm	RCAHMS, Edinburgh

Ladies of the Renaissance
Date	Location
Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion. View full details
1 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 15 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 20 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 10 Aug Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 24 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Mertoun House Tour
Date	Location
View works from the Duke of Sutherland's art collection. Price includes transport to Mertoun House, a guided tour and refreshments. Please buy tickets in advance (no phone bookings). View full details
22 May–15 Jun Mon–Fri 9.15am–1.45pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Mrs Reid’s Magical Christmas Present
Date	Location
Learn how the household would have prepared for Christmas in 1910 in this interactive living history tour, featuring a magic lantern show. View full details
15 Dec Sat 2pm & 3pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

The Natural History of Blue John
Date	Location
Godfrey Fitton from the University of Edinburgh presents a talk on Blue John, a variety of the mineral flourite only found near Castleton in Derbyshire, which has been worked into ornaments since the late 18th century. The collection of vases, urns, tazzas and bowls on display show how it formed and acquired its purple colour. View full details
28 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

A Night at the Theatre
Date	Location
As Mr and Mrs Reid prepare for an evening out, help the cook prepare early dinner in this interactive living history tour. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Northern Consciousness and National Identity: Edvard Munch in Scotland
Date	Location
Dr Venda Pollock discusses the display of work by Edvard Munch at the Exhibition of the Society of Scottish Artists in 1931, and explores its impact on Scottish art. View full details
20 Aug 12.45pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Not Just a Sailor
Date	Location
Historian Robin Barnes presents this talk on the life of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775–1859). As well as his adventurous exploits as a sailor he made unsuccessful attempts to harness the power of steam on land. View full details
5 Nov 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

On the March: Roman Camps in Scotland
Date	Location
Dr Rebecca Jones presents this talk on Rome's Scottish encroachments. Booking is essential. View full details
20 Sep 1pm	RCAHMS, Edinburgh

Palaeolithic, Prudes & Pornography: A Short Spoken History of the Erotic Arts
Date	Location
Festival Director and anthropologist Donna McGrory (aka Dee Itsy) gives a celebratory history of erotic art, told from the point of view of a sex-positive feminist. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details and ticket info
22 Jun (Over-18s only) 5.30pm	Whitespace, Edinburgh

Parasols and Panamas
Date	Location
Help Cook in the kitchen as she prepares for the arrival of guests to the house – just watch out for the gardener and his muddy boots! View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Patrick Geddes: The Green Pioneer
Date	Location
Sofia Leonard presents this talk on the work of Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a town planner who brought about innovations in urban planning and sociology. View full details
13 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Pirates and Patriots
Date	Location
Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured. View full details
18 Jun–19 Jun Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 2 Aug–3 Aug Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Oct–7 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Portobello & People in Old Photographs
Date	Location
Margaret Munro from the University of Edinburgh presents this illustrated lecture examining old photographs of Portobello and its community groups. View full details
9 Jul 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Portrait Gallery Insights: War at Sea
Date	Location
Talk exploring the lesser-known naval and airship activity of World War I, in which the Firth of Forth was transformed into a zone of combat. Meet in the Grand Hall. Booking advised. View full details
12 Jul 6pm	Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Pteridomania the Renaissance
Date	Location
This illustrated talk by curator, writer and broadcaster David Mitchell explores the Victorian fern craze and its influence on all facets of Victorian life. View full details
23 Oct 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret's Castle
Date	Location
Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household describes what life was like working for the pious monarch. View full details
3 Jun Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 16 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 19 Aug Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 27 Aug–28 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Queen of the Castle
Date	Location
Meet Mary Queen of Scots and overhear her discussions with her guardian Lord Erskine about her plans for governing Scotland. (Note: for reasons related to her death by decapitation over 400 years ago, the part of Mary Queen of Scots will be played by an actor.) View full details
5 Jun–12 Jun Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 3 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 9 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 17 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 30 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 7 Aug Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 20 Aug Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

RBS Museum Talks: Dava Sobel
Date	Location
Sobel, author of Longitude, which features 18th-century clockmaker John Harrison as its protagonist, appears in conversation with astronomer John C Brown and John C Taylor, who created an artwork inspired by Harrison. View full details and ticket info
6 Jul 6.30pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Reconstructing Lives
Date	Location
A powerful and moving look at those who have lost limbs in war, whether military or civilian, and the advances in medical technology over the years that have helped them to cope. View full details
1 Apr–30 Sep Mon–Sun 9.45am–5.45pm 1 Oct 2012–24 Feb 2013 Mon–Sun 9.45am–4.45pm	National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Reinventing Culzean: Robert Adam and the National Trust for Scotland 1948-2011/12
Date	Location
Ian Gow, Chief Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, examines the complicated history of Culzean Castle's acceptance into the Trust in 1948. View full details
20 Nov 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Renaissance Dancing
Date	Location
See the difference between dance styles of the Renaissance era and the modern day, and join the authentically-costumed ladies in a dance. View full details
17 Jun Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 1 Dec–2 Dec Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Renaissance Music
Date	Location
Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played. View full details
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 8 Dec–9 Dec Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 10.15am, 11.15am, noon, 1.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Rizzio Must Die
Date	Location
Catch Lord Ruthven and the Earl of Morton in the act of discussing what they plan to do to David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots' secretary. Hint: it's not pleasant. View full details
25 Jun–26 Jun Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 3 Nov–4 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Roseburn to Dean Village Walk
Date	Location
Explore the summer meadows and learn about the history of Dean Mill. Meet at the entry to the walkway on Roseburn Cliff, off Costorphine Road. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Roseburn Cliff, Edinburgh

The Rough Wooing
Date	Location
Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle. View full details
20 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 5 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 24 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 1 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 9 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 23 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

A Royal Progress
Date	Location
Robin Barnes presents this illustrated talk about the King of Saxony's journey through Great Britain in 1844 as recorded in the diary of the King's friend and physician Dr CG Caru. View full details
30 Jul 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Saturday Showcase: Railway Posters, Past and Present
Date	Location
Exploration of the history of the railway poster, with stories about London Transport posters past and present. View full details and ticket info
16 Jun 1.30pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Scottish Enlightenment Geniuses in the Royal Mile
Date	Location
David Dick OBE presents this exploration of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment (around 1730–1790), with emphasis on those who lived, worked and played on the Royal Mile. View full details
3 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

The Scottish Political Archive
Date	Location
Sarah Bromage from the University of Stirling presents this illustrated talk on Scotland's political history, featuring politicians' personal papers and archival photographic, oral and other material dating back to the 20th century. View full details
27 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Shrapnel and Whizzbangs: A Tommy in the Trenches 1914–18
Date	Location
Marking Armistice Day, this special lecture from Jeremy Mitchell examines the diary of his father George Oswald Mitchell, one of the few British soldiers who served right through the First World War from 5th August 1914 to 11th November 1918. View full details
12 Nov 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Small Pipes: The Music Folklore and Trad
Date	Location
The story of Scotland's small or bellows pipes and their recent resurgence. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jul 1.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

The Sound of the Flute: Scotland and Ulster in Historical Context
Date	Location
Historian Ian S Wood gives a talk on the historical and the modern relationship between Scotland and Northern Ireland. View full details
18 Jul 12.45pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Spotlight On: Preserving Posters for Posterity
Date	Location
Learn how tricky it is to preserve disintegrating paper posters, and hear how the museum's curators prepared the posters in the See Scotland by Train exhibition for display. View full details
20 Jun 2pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

St Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Date	Location
Learn more about the pious, charitable Queen and discover what her life was like ruling in 11th-century Scotland. View full details
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10.45am–12.45pm & 1.45–3.45pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Strange Migration of Botanic Cottage
Date	Location
Architect James Simpson presents this talk on the Gardener's House for the Leith Walk Botanic Garden, built in the 1760s and designed by John Adam. View full details
21 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Strange Scottish Stories
Date	Location
Carol Stobie examines the importance of storytelling in communicating historical events down the years. Includes a special autumnal buffet lunch. View full details
31 Oct 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Swords of the Righteous
Date	Location
Partially dramatised explanation of how and why Cromwell's army came to lay siege to Edinburgh Castle, and how it was successful. View full details
30 May Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 14 Jun–21 Jun Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 10 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 19 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 26 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Aug Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 16 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 21 Aug Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 30 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

A Tale o' Twa Touns
Date	Location
A guided tour of Edinburgh, starting in the Old Town and finishing in the New. Find out why the capital city is known both as Auld Reekie and as the Athens of the North. Includes visits to two NTS properties, Gladstone's Land and the Georgian House. View full details and ticket info
5 May–2 Sep Sat & Sun 2–4.30pm	Georgian House, Edinburgh

A Token of My Regard – Victorian Sentiment Through Objects
Date	Location
Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb examines how the Victorians expressed their love and friendship through gifts. Featuring many items from her collection which have been used as inspiration for works of art by her and others at her workshops. View full details
28 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Trinity House Free Guided Tour
Date	Location
Leith's maritime museum offers hourly guided tours of its impressive collection. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
9 Jun–16 Jun Mon–Sun 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm	Trinity House, Edinburgh

Vikings
Date	Location
A touring exhibition from the Historiska Museet in Stockholm, making its only UK stop in Edinburgh to enlighten us all as to the real nature of one of the most mythologised races in history. Through new archaeological finds and objects rarely seen outside of Scandinavia, Vikings explores death rituals, domestic lives, crafts, mythology and the symbolism of the Viking ships. View full details
1 Feb–26 May Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

What’s Happened to the Jammy?
Date	Location
This lecture, set in the old historical kitchen, looks at traditional methods of food preservation, followed by cream tea and scones. View full details
25 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
Date	Location
Hear from Sir Thomas Randolph about his daring night attack on Edinburgh Castle in 1314 in order to capture it for Robert the Bruce. View full details
31 May Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 4 Jun Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 28 Jun Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 18 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Women in the Modern Scottish Home: Stories of Housing and Home Life in New Towns and High Rises
Date	Location
Lynn Abrams presents this lecture on women's home life in the post-war years, focusing on East Kilbride and the high rise flats of Glasgow. View full details
10 Oct 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

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