What's on for Kids in Edinburgh
| Name | Edinburgh Castle |
| Address | Castle Hill
Edinburgh |
| Map | Click here for a map |
| Telephone | +44 131 225 9846 |
| Web Site | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/op_ourproperties.htm |
| Description | |
| Event Name | Start Date | End Date | Ages |
| A Castle Christmas Celebration | Sun 21/12/03 | Sun 21/12/03 | 4 - 14 |
| Enjoy an entertaining and informative afternoon as performers provide a selection of traditional and... | |||
| A Knight's Tale | Wed 01/11/06 | Thu 30/11/06 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the Knights.... | |||
| A Knight's Tale | Thu 01/02/07 | Sat 31/03/07 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the Knights.... | |||
| Bearskin in the Crimea | Thu 19/06/03 | Thu 19/06/03 | 8 - 14 |
| A Scots Fusilier Guardsman of 1854 tells about his times, including the Charge of the Light Brigade.... | |||
| Birth of James VI | Fri 02/07/10 | Fri 02/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ... | |||
| Birth of James VI | Fri 09/07/10 | Fri 09/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ... | |||
| Birth of James VI | Fri 16/07/10 | Fri 16/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ... | |||
| Birth of James VI | Fri 23/07/10 | Fri 23/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ... | |||
| Birth of James VI | Fri 30/07/10 | Fri 30/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ... | |||
| Bonnie Dundee | Sat 13/12/03 | Sat 13/12/03 | 6 - 14 |
| John Graham of Claverhouse was Bonnie Dundee to friends and Bloody Claivers to enemies. Meet the man... | |||
| Cameron Highlander WW1 | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 6 - 14 |
| A detailed and informative story of the live of the Cameron Highlander during World War One. ... | |||
| Christmas at the Castle | Sun 10/12/06 | Sun 10/12/06 | 2 - 15 |
| Come and enjoy a range of Christmas performances throughout the afternoon capturing the spirit of a ... | |||
| Christmas at the Castle | Sun 16/12/07 | Sun 16/12/07 | 2 - 9 |
| Where better to enjoy a Christmas event than at Scotland’s most famous castles? Meet the most ma... | |||
| Christmas at the Smuggler's Inn | Sun 07/12/03 | Sun 07/12/03 | 8 - 14 |
| 2 notorious pirates, Captain Israel Flint and Cutthroat Hugo meet ti divide their treasures which th... | |||
| Christmas Past & Present: 500 years of Christmas | Sun 13/12/09 | Sun 13/12/09 | 3 - 12 |
| Enjoy one of the most original Christmas events this year, as a series of amusing, entertaining and ... | |||
| Christmas with Dickens | Thu 04/12/03 | Thu 04/12/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the... | |||
| Christmas with Dickens | Thu 18/12/03 | Fri 19/12/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the... | |||
| Christmas with Dickens | Thu 11/12/03 | Fri 12/12/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the... | |||
| Clan Warriors | Sat 23/05/09 | Sun 24/05/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Could you face down the might of a Highland charge? Maestro Paul MacDonald takes you into the world... | |||
| Cleanse the Causeway | Wed 07/07/10 | Wed 07/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| On April 30th 1520, a battle erupted on the streets of Edinburgh between two of the most important n... | |||
| Cleanse the Causeway | Wed 30/06/10 | Wed 30/06/10 | 7 - 15 |
| On April 30th 1520, a battle erupted on the streets of Edinburgh between two of the most important n... | |||
| Cleanse the Causeway | Wed 14/07/10 | Wed 14/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| On April 30th 1520, a battle erupted on the streets of Edinburgh between two of the most important n... | |||
| Cleanse the Causeway | Wed 21/07/10 | Wed 21/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| On April 30th 1520, a battle erupted on the streets of Edinburgh between two of the most important n... | |||
| Cleanse the Causeway | Wed 28/07/10 | Wed 28/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| On April 30th 1520, a battle erupted on the streets of Edinburgh between two of the most important n... | |||
| Costumed performances | Sun 01/07/07 | Fri 31/08/07 | 5 - 15 |
| Costumed characters give you the chance to find out about life in some of Scotland’s most historic b... | |||
| Costumed Performances | Fri 01/02/08 | Sun 30/03/08 | 5 - 15 |
| Costumed characters give you the chance the find out about life in some of Scotland’s most historic ... | |||
| Costumed presentation - Edinburgh Castle | Sat 07/02/09 | Sun 29/03/09 | 4 - 15 |
| Costumed characters give you a chance to find out about life in this remarkable Castle. From Kings a... | |||
| Dance & Music at the Court of James IV | Fri 02/04/10 | Mon 05/04/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Music and dance from the 15th century. See how lords and ladies danced at the court of James IV and... | |||
| Earl of Bothwell | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 6 - 14 |
| The story of the Earl of Bothwell, husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Enacted in historic costume. ... | |||
| Easter Cavalcade | Sun 11/04/04 | Sun 11/04/04 | 2 - 14 |
| Fabulous procession along Scotland’s most famous street, showcasing all the international and local ... | |||
| Edinburgh Castle Autumn Spectacular | Sat 04/10/03 | Sun 05/10/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Vast array of colourful, dramatic and entertaining performances, with history, music and comedy.... | |||
| Edinburgh Castle Extravaganza | Sat 17/05/03 | Sun 18/05/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Meet Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce and other Scottish historic figures.... | |||
| Edinburgh Castle Visit | Year Round | Year Round | 1 - 14 |
| Oldest building in Edinburgh, spectacular views. See the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny,, One O'clo... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 29/08/10 | Sun 29/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 04/07/10 | Sun 04/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 18/07/10 | Sun 18/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 01/08/10 | Sun 01/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 15/08/10 | Sun 15/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sat 11/09/10 | Sat 11/09/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| Ensign Ewart | Sun 12/09/10 | Sun 12/09/10 | 7 - 15 |
| n the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story ... | |||
| For St.Andrew and St.George... | Mon 11/08/03 | Mon 11/08/03 | 8 - 14 |
| James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl... | |||
| For St.Andrew and St.George... | Mon 25/08/03 | Mon 25/08/03 | 8 - 14 |
| James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl... | |||
| For St.Andrew and St.George... | Mon 22/09/03 | Mon 22/09/03 | 8 - 14 |
| James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl... | |||
| Free day at Edinburgh Castle | Thu 30/11/06 | Thu 30/11/06 | 2 - 15 |
| Free entry to all fo the family all day, to celebrate St.Andrews Day.... | |||
| Funtastic Easter at Edinburgh Castle | Sat 19/04/03 | Sat 19/04/03 | 6 - 14 |
| First time that Historic Scotland has staged a special children's event over the Easter weekend. ... | |||
| Ghost Hunt II - The Return | Sat 06/12/03 | Sat 06/12/03 | 7 - 15 |
| Guides will lead groups through palaces and prisons, telling authentic tales of rogues and royalty. ... | |||
| Honours of Scotland | Sat 21/08/10 | Sat 21/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Hear the story of Sir Walter Scott's re-discovery of the Honours of Scotland.... | |||
| Honours of Scotland | Sat 07/08/10 | Sat 07/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Hear the story of Sir Walter Scott's re-discovery of the Honours of Scotland.... | |||
| Honours of Scotland | Sat 24/07/10 | Sat 24/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Hear the story of Sir Walter Scott's re-discovery of the Honours of Scotland.... | |||
| Honours of Scotland | Sat 10/07/10 | Sat 10/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Hear the story of Sir Walter Scott's re-discovery of the Honours of Scotland.... | |||
| Instruments of War | Sat 22/08/09 | Sun 23/08/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Enjoy the sights and sounds of our military band with the skirl of the pipes and the beat of the dru... | |||
| Jacobite Soldier | Sat 03/04/04 | Sat 29/05/04 | 8 - 14 |
| Come and meet a Highland Clansman in the Jacobite army - learn about his life, his weapons and costu... | |||
| Jacobite Soldier | Sun 16/04/06 | Sun 30/04/06 | 5 - 15 |
| Historic re-enactment of the life of a Jacobite Soldier... | |||
| Jacobite Soldier | Sun 07/05/06 | Sun 28/05/06 | 5 - 15 |
| Historic re-enactment of the life of a Jacobite Soldier... | |||
| Jacobite Trail | Sun 08/07/07 | Sun 08/07/07 | 5 - 15 |
| Come along and meet the Jacobite clansmen as they celebrate their triumphant entrance into Edinburgh... | |||
| John Paul Jones' Men | Sat 16/08/08 | Sun 17/08/08 | 5 - 15 |
| Edinburgh Castle acted as a Prison of War during the American Wars of Independence and many men from... | |||
| John Paul Jones' Men | Sat 06/09/08 | Sun 07/09/08 | 5 - 15 |
| Edinburgh Castle acted as a Prison of War during the American Wars of Independence and many men from... | |||
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Mon 28/06/10 | Mon 28/06/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crow... | |||
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Mon 05/07/10 | Mon 05/07/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crow... | |||
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Mon 12/07/10 | Mon 12/07/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crow... | |||
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Mon 19/07/10 | Mon 19/07/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crow... | |||
| Life in a Medieval Castle | Mon 26/07/10 | Mon 26/07/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crow... | |||
| Life in the Trenches | Sat 07/08/10 | Sun 08/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Learn about the hardships faced by Gordon Highlanders in the trenches of the First World War, as wel... | |||
| Life of a 15th Century Knight | Sat 24/05/03 | Sat 24/05/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Take a step back in time to a Pictish encampment and experience craft and cookery demonstrations thr... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 6 - 14 |
| Learn the exciting and unique story of Mary Queen of Scots. Enacted in the costumes of the time.... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sun 17/08/03 | Sun 17/08/03 | 8 - 14 |
| A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sun 07/09/03 | Sun 07/09/03 | 8 - 14 |
| A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sun 14/09/03 | Sun 14/09/03 | 8 - 14 |
| A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sun 21/09/03 | Sun 21/09/03 | 8 - 14 |
| A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sat 05/07/08 | Sun 06/07/08 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Scotland's most famous Queen and find out about life in a Royal Palace. Have a go at making you... | |||
| Mary Queen of Scots | Sat 02/08/08 | Sun 03/08/08 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet Scotland's most famous Queen and find out about life in a Royal Palace. Have a go at making you... | |||
| Medieval Mercenaries | Sat 11/04/09 | Sun 12/04/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Did 14th-century soldiers really have blue faces and wear kilts? Get the real experience of these f... | |||
| Medieval Mercenaries | Sat 21/08/10 | Sun 22/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| From medieval mercenaries to knights in armour, discover the real story of Scotland’s 14th century s... | |||
| Military Police (Black Watch) | Sat 03/07/10 | Sat 03/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| In the last century Edinburgh Castle has been an important base and training ground for the army. Me... | |||
| Military Police (Black Watch) | Sat 17/07/10 | Sat 17/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| In the last century Edinburgh Castle has been an important base and training ground for the army. Me... | |||
| Military Police (Black Watch) | Sat 31/07/10 | Sat 31/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| In the last century Edinburgh Castle has been an important base and training ground for the army. Me... | |||
| Military Police (Black Watch) | Sat 14/08/10 | Sat 14/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| In the last century Edinburgh Castle has been an important base and training ground for the army. Me... | |||
| Military Police (Black Watch) | Sat 28/08/10 | Sat 28/08/10 | 7 - 15 |
| In the last century Edinburgh Castle has been an important base and training ground for the army. Me... | |||
| Musket, Pike and Drum | Sat 22/03/03 | Sat 22/03/03 | 6 - 14 |
| What role did the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. The presentations cover ... | |||
| Musket, Pike And Drum | Sat 20/03/04 | Sat 20/03/04 | 8 - 14 |
| Discover the importance that the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. This intrigu... | |||
| Musket, Pike and Drum | Sat 12/04/03 | Sat 12/04/03 | 6 - 14 |
| What role did the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. The presentations cover ... | |||
| Now's the Day and Now's the hour. | Thu 03/04/03 | Fri 25/04/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Robert the Bruce, fresh from victory at Bannockburn, will tell of his greatest triumph. Hear about t... | |||
| Olivers Army | Sat 20/12/03 | Sat 20/12/03 | 6 - 14 |
| In 1650 Oliver Cromwell laid siege to Edinburgh Castle. Join soldiers from that period who will talk... | |||
| Prisoner of the Crown | Tue 29/06/10 | Tue 29/06/10 | 7 - 15 |
| During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle... | |||
| Prisoner of the Crown | Tue 06/07/10 | Tue 06/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the valuts of Edinburgh Castle... | |||
| Prisoner of the Crown | Tue 13/07/10 | Tue 13/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the valuts of Edinburgh Castle... | |||
| Prisoner of the Crown | Tue 20/07/10 | Tue 20/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the valuts of Edinburgh Castle... | |||
| Prisoner of the Crown | Tue 27/07/10 | Tue 27/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the valuts of Edinburgh Castle... | |||
| Redcoat at the Castle 1753 | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 5 - 14 |
| One of King George’s Redcoat soldiers will tell you the story of life in the British Army in the 18... | |||
| Redcoat Soldier | Sun 04/04/04 | Sun 30/05/04 | 8 - 14 |
| One of King George’s Redcoat soldiers has arrived at the castle to inspect the new barracks for the ... | |||
| Redcoat Soldier | Sat 22/04/06 | Sat 29/04/06 | 5 - 15 |
| Historic re-enactment of the life of a Redcoat.... | |||
| Redcoat Soldier | Sat 06/05/06 | Sat 10/06/06 | 5 - 15 |
| Historic re-enactment of the life of a Redcoat. With Storytelling on 10 June.... | |||
| Regimental Redcoats | Sat 13/06/09 | Sun 14/06/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Meet our resident redcoats for marching and musket drills in Scotland's most famous regimental home.... | |||
| Regimental Redcoats | Sat 12/09/09 | Sun 13/09/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Meet our resident redcoats for marching and musket drills in Scotland's most famous regimental home.... | |||
| Scottish Clansman | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 5 - 14 |
| Learn how a Scottish clansman lived, with costumes and examples of the weaponry of the times. ... | |||
| Second World War Scottish Soldiers | Sat 01/08/09 | Sun 02/08/09 | 5 - 14 |
| From mountains to deserts, Scottish soldiers fought all over the world during the Second World War. ... | |||
| Sir William Crichton | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 6 - 14 |
| The story of Sir William Crichton, governor of Edinburgh Castle in the 15th century enacted in histo... | |||
| Sir William Kirkcaldy Captain of the Castle | Thu 01/07/10 | Thu 01/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Sir William Kirkcaldy was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. He h... | |||
| Sir William Kirkcaldy Captain of the Castle | Thu 08/07/10 | Thu 08/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Sir William Kirkcaldy was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. He h... | |||
| Sir William Kirkcaldy Captain of the Castle | Thu 15/07/10 | Thu 15/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Sir William Kirkcaldy was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. He h... | |||
| Sir William Kirkcaldy Captain of the Castle | Thu 22/07/10 | Thu 22/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Sir William Kirkcaldy was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. He h... | |||
| Sir William Kirkcaldy Captain of the Castle | Thu 29/07/10 | Thu 29/07/10 | 7 - 15 |
| Sir William Kirkcaldy was governor of Edinburgh Castle during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. He h... | |||
| Storytelling | Thu 24/08/06 | Sat 30/09/06 | 8 - 12 |
| An historic story related to Edinburgh Castle.... | |||
| The Black Douglas | Sat 26/04/03 | Sat 26/04/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Let the famous Jamie Douglas tell you of his adventures during the Scottish Wars of Independence, in... | |||
| The Black Douglas | Sat 27/03/04 | Sat 27/03/04 | 8 - 14 |
| Let the famous Jamie Douglas tell you of his adventures during the Scottish Wars of Independence, in... | |||
| The Black Douglas | Sat 06/12/03 | Sat 06/12/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Hear of the adventures during the Scottish Wars of independence.... | |||
| The Black Watch | Sat 18/07/09 | Sun 19/07/09 | 5 - 14 |
| Find out what British Army life was like in the 1800s with officers and soldiers from 42nd Highland ... | |||
| The Jacobite Clansman | Thu 06/03/03 | Fri 28/03/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Meet the Jacobite Clansman who has arrived in Edinburgh to sign up for the army of Bonnie Prince Ch... | |||
| The King is O'er the Border | Sun 04/05/03 | Sun 04/05/03 | 8 - 14 |
| Heritage Events staging of James VI, becoming king of Britain, with songs from his minstrel.... | |||
| The Legend of the Saltire and the Lion | Sat 15/03/03 | Sat 15/03/03 | 6 - 14 |
| the story of how the Saltire, Scotland’s national flag, came into existence and why the Lion Rampant... | |||
| The Legend of the Saltire and the Lion | Sun 30/11/03 | Sun 30/11/03 | 6 - 14 |
| the story of how the Saltire, Scotland’s national flag, came into existence and why the Lion Rampant... | |||
| The Lords of the Congregation | Sat 27/03/10 | Sun 28/03/10 | 5 - 15 |
| Meet James Douglas IV Earl of Morton and Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange, two of Scotland’s leading ... | |||
| The Medieval Archer | Sat 29/03/03 | Sat 29/03/03 | 6 - 14 |
| A detailed and informative presentation which covers clothing, equipment, technique and tactics, hu... | |||
| The Prince's General | Thu 18/03/04 | Fri 26/03/04 | 8 - 14 |
| Bonnie Prince Charlie’s greatest commander, Lord George Murray, has arrived to tell his tale of the ... | |||
| The Prince's General | Thu 01/05/03 | Fri 30/05/03 | 6 - 14 |
| Bonnie Prince Charlie’s greatest commander, Lord George Murray, has arrived to tale his tale of the ... | |||
| The Warrior Monks | Sat 08/03/03 | Sat 08/03/03 | 6 - 14 |
| An interesting insight into the life of the 12th century Knight Hospitallers, monks trained in comba... | |||
| Trouble in the Colonies | Wed 01/11/06 | Thu 30/11/06 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic reenactment.... | |||
| Trouble in the Colonies | Thu 01/02/07 | Sat 31/03/07 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic costume reenactment.... | |||
| Wha' fights for Charlie | Wed 01/11/06 | Thu 30/11/06 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic costume reenactment of the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie.... | |||
| Wha' fights for Charlie | Thu 01/02/07 | Sat 31/03/07 | 6 - 14 |
| Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie.... | |||