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Aberdour Castle and Garden, Aberdour
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3 Jun 11am Treason and Plot A tale of intrigue as the Regent Morton partakes in some dodgy dealings with Mary of Guise and becomes involved with the murders of David Rizzio and…
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
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18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell Past and Present Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath
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9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Arbroath, signed in the Abbey in 1320, is a defining statement of Scottish nationhood, even if scholars are still debating its…
Blackness Castle, Nr Linlithgow, Blackness
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10 Jun 11am Beaton and Blackness Cardinal Beaton is languishing in his cell for attempting to forge the will of James V and trying to become the next ruler or Scotland. Meet the…
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace, Taynuilt
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16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 3pm The Fires of Hell A theatrical tour of Bonawe Iron Furnace to see how the work used to be divided: Gaelic people cutting timber and making charcoal, alongside English…
Brodie Castle, Forres
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1 Jul 10.15am Jousting Tournament with the Knights of the Damned A breathtaking jousting spectacular from the country's best Medieval jousting team, alongside historical activities, birding displays and the chance…
Caerlaverock Castle, Glencaple, Dumfries
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26 Jul–29 Jul Thu–Sun noon–4pm Medieval Mayhem A chance for the little ones to have a go at all the things that made life in the middle ages interesting: archery, swordfighting (with foam swords…
Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh
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11 Jul 11am
5 Aug 11am 		Courtly Games and Intrigues at the Court of Mary Queen of Scots Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle.
Craignethan Castle, Lesmahagow, Lanark
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25 Jul 10am The Crooked Stick: Medieval Archery Try your hand at archery Medieval style and see what kinds of weapons the powerful Douglases had at their disposal when faced with invasion by the…
Crossraguel Abbey, Nr Maybole
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17 Jun 11am Applying Pressure Hear the bloody tale of Earl Gilbert and the megalomaniacal manner in which he took the ruling of Crossraguel Abbey into his own hands.
24 Jun 11am Life in a Cluniac Monastery Crossraguel Abbey adopted the Cluniac order – considered the ultimate expression of monastic life – at the behest of Duncan the Earl of Carrick.
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
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3 Jun 2.30pm Carrick 800 Historical Enactment Living history re-enactment of a fateful meeting at the Red Moss Inn as members of the Kennedy clan reignite an old feud and struggle for power.
Dirleton Castle, Dirleton, North Berwick
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5 Aug Noon Games and Crafts in the Garden Medieval games, plant lore and painting and art-making in the beautiful gardens of Dirleton Castle.
Douglas Community & Library Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee
Date Event
5 Jun Noon Jubilee Jaunt and Balmoral Picnic A day of family fun, remembering the 50s and celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. There's a nature walk, followed by games and activities in the park.
Doune Castle, Castle Road, Doune
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18 Jul Wed 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Meet the Castle Minstrel Learn about life as a minstrel at the beck and call of the Duke of Albany.
Dryburgh Abbey, St Boswells, Melrose
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29 Jul 11am Premonstratensian Cannon A canon describes the hardships involved in living the life of a Norbertine Priest at Dryburgh Abbey.
Duff House, Banff
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28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–3pm The Prisoners of Duff House A Scottish soldier tells all about life guarding prisoners at Duff House and the building's eventual devastation during WWII.
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Bang on Time 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…
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 		From Waterside to Waterloo 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…
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 		Kilts and Captivity Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
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 		Ladies of the Renaissance Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion.
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 		Pirates and Patriots 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…
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 		Queen Margaret's Castle Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household describes what life was like working for the pious monarch.
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 		Queen of the Castle Meet Mary Queen of Scots and overhear her discussions with her guardian Lord Erskine about her plans for governing Scotland. (Note: for reasons…
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 		Renaissance Dancing See the difference between dance styles of the Renaissance era and the modern day, and join the authentically-costumed ladies in a dance.
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 		Renaissance Music Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played.
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 		Rizzio Must Die 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…
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 		The Rough Wooing Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10.45am–12.45pm & 1.45–3.45pm St Margaret, Queen of Scotland Learn more about the pious, charitable Queen and discover what her life was like ruling in 11th-century Scotland.
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 		Swords of the Righteous Partially dramatised explanation of how and why Cromwell's army came to lay siege to Edinburgh Castle, and how it was successful.
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 		Wolves in Sheep's Clothing Hear from Sir Thomas Randolph about his daring night attack on Edinburgh Castle in 1314 in order to capture it for Robert the Bruce.
Elgin Cathedral, Collie Street, Elgin
Date Event
17 Jun 11am John Shanks Digs Up History The cathedral keeper sheds light on what he's uncovered on his excavations.
The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road Tamfour Hill, Falkirk
Date Event
7 Jul 10am Falkirk Wheel 10 A day of fun to celebrate ten years since the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, and the Falkirk Wheel, which connects the two in…
Fort George, Ardersier, Nr Nairn
Date Event
9 Jul–7 Sep Mon–Fri 10.45am, noon, 1.45pm & 3.15pm A Fort Fit for a King A redcoat recruit explains life in the 18th-century barracks.
Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Glasgow
Date Event
20 Jun 10.30am
26 Jul 10.30am
29 Aug 10.30am 		Horse & Dray History Tour Take a horse and dray ride around Glasgow's oldest park and learn more about its heritage. Booking is essential.
Glencoe & Dalness, NTS Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Date Event
3 Jun 9am
22 Jul 9am
5 Aug 9am
2 Sep 9am 		Living History: Clansmen Displays Alba Adventure bring you a fun filled and educational day where you can learn about traditions of the Jacobite era, including swordplay and wearing…
Holyrood Park Education Centre, 1 Queen's Drive, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Arthur's Amble 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
Huntingtower Castle, Huntingtower, Perth
Date Event
20 Jun Wed 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Punishment Through the Ages Join the Perth Hangman as he tries to regain order in the Earl of Ruthven's Castle. Learn about the different punishments you would have to endure…
Huntly Castle, Huntly
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15 Jul Sun 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Gordons For the King Could you fight for the King during the Covenanting Wars? Prove your mettle with two Royalist Officers and learn about the role the Gordon family…

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