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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
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4 Jun30 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.
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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.
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Edinburgh Castle, 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.
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1 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, 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.
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11 Jul 11am
5 Aug 11am
Craigmillar Castle, 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.
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6 Jun13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun11 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 Aug22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
Edinburgh 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.
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21 Jul23 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
13 Aug14 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
22 Sep24 Sep Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Ladies of the Renaissance
Date Location
Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion.
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1 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
15 Jun29 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
6 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
20 Jul27 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
10 Aug Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
24 Aug31 Aug Mon–Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
13 Oct14 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Mrs Doig's City of Genius
Date Location
Mrs Doig open the lid on the dirty laundry of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, and tells you how to conduct yourself around philosophers. Ages 4-12.
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30 Jun Sat 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm Scottish National Portrait 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.
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15 Dec Sat 2pm & 3pm Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

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