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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… |
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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 |
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… |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
Ladies of the Renaissance Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion. |
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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 |
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… |
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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 |
Queen Margaret's Castle Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household describes what life was like working for the pious monarch. |
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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 |
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… |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
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… |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
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. |
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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 |
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. |
