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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion. View full details |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| 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 |
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| 21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household describes what life was like working for the pious monarch. View full details |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle. View full details |
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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 |
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| Learn more about the pious, charitable Queen and discover what her life was like ruling in 11th-century Scotland. View full details |
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| 30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10.45am–12.45pm & 1.45–3.45pm | Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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