Events at Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Region

NameEdinburgh Castle
Address Castle Hill
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Event Name Start Date End Date Ages
Sat 30/03/13 Sun 31/03/13 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia....
Sat 23/03/13 Sun 24/03/13 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. ...
Sat 16/03/13 Sun 17/03/13 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Sat 09/03/13 Sun 10/03/13 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Sat 02/03/13 Sun 03/03/13 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Sat 23/02/13 Sun 24/02/13 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia....
Sat 16/02/13 Sun 17/02/13 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Wed 13/02/13 Fri 15/02/13 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Mon 11/02/13 Tue 12/02/13 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Sat 09/02/13 Sun 10/02/13 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. ...
Sat 26/01/13 Sun 27/01/13 7 - 15
This year head to Edinburgh Castle where you can get a crash course in everything Burns. Find out wh...
Thu 27/12/12 Mon 31/12/12 7 - 15
Stuck for something to do with the kids during the holidays? Fun-filled activities for all the famil...
Sat 08/12/12 Sun 09/12/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Sat 01/12/12 Sun 02/12/12 7 - 15
Come and join in with some genuine renaissance dances. Be led in dance by our authentically costumed...
Sat 17/11/12 Sun 18/11/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Sat 10/11/12 Sun 11/11/12 7 - 15
Meet the troops of the First World War: find out about the weapons, equipment and training of the Hi...
Sat 03/11/12 Sun 04/11/12 7 - 15
Join Lord Ruthven and the Earl of Morton and hear of their dark plans to deal with Mary Queen of Sco...
Sat 27/10/12 Sun 28/10/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Sat 13/10/12 Sun 14/10/12 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Sat 13/10/12 Sun 21/10/12 7 - 15
Through one of the most turbulent periods in Scottish history, Edinburgh Castle stood for law and or...
Sat 06/10/12 Sun 07/10/12 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Sat 29/09/12 Sun 30/09/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Sat 22/09/12 Mon 24/09/12 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. ...
Mon 17/09/12 Mon 17/09/12 7 - 15
Come and join in with some genuine renaissance dances and tunes. Be led in dance by our authenticall...
Sat 15/09/12 Sun 16/09/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Sat 08/09/12 Sun 09/09/12 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia....
Sat 01/09/12 Sun 02/09/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir William Kilcaldy of Grange and hear the tale of his unsuccessful attempt to hold the castle...
Fri 31/08/12 Fri 31/08/12 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Mon 27/08/12 Tue 28/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Sat 25/08/12 Sun 26/08/12 7 - 15
Join Lord Ruthven and the Earl of Morton and hear of their dark plans to deal with Mary Queen of Sco...
Thu 23/08/12 Thu 23/08/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Mon 20/08/12 Mon 20/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sun 19/08/12 Sun 19/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Fri 17/08/12 Sat 18/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir William Kilcaldy of Grange and hear the tale of his unsuccessful attempt to hold the castle...
Mon 13/08/12 Tue 14/08/12 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. ...
Sat 11/08/12 Sun 12/08/12 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia....
Thu 09/08/12 Thu 09/08/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Wed 08/08/12 Wed 29/08/12 7 - 15
Hear about the heroic tale of Sergeant Charles Ewart's daring feat to capture the Colours and Standa...
Tue 07/08/12 Tue 07/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sat 04/08/12 Sun 05/08/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Thu 02/08/12 Fri 03/08/12 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Wed 01/08/12 Wed 01/08/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Mon 30/07/12 Mon 30/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sat 28/07/12 Sun 29/07/12 7 - 15
Come and join in with some genuine renaissance dances. Be led in dance by our authentically costumed...
Tue 24/07/12 Tue 24/07/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Sat 21/07/12 Mon 23/07/12 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. ...
Tue 17/07/12 Tue 17/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 16/07/12 Mon 16/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Sat 14/07/12 Sun 15/07/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Thu 12/07/12 Fri 13/07/12 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Mon 09/07/12 Mon 09/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sat 07/07/12 Sun 08/07/12 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia....
Thu 05/07/12 Thu 05/07/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Wed 04/07/12 Tue 31/07/12 7 - 15
Hear about the heroic tale of Sergeant Charles Ewart's daring feat to capture the Colours and Standa...
Tue 03/07/12 Tue 03/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sat 30/06/12 Sun 01/07/12 7 - 15
Meet Queen Margaret of Scotland and discover what life would have been like for a medieval Queen. He...
Wed 27/06/12 Wed 27/06/12 7 - 15
Hear about the heroic tale of Sergeant Charles Ewart's daring feat to capture the Colours and Standa...
Mon 25/06/12 Tue 26/06/12 7 - 15
Join Lord Ruthven and the Earl of Morton and hear of their dark plans to deal with Mary Queen of Sco...
Sat 23/06/12 Sun 24/06/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Wed 20/06/12 Wed 20/06/12 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Mon 18/06/12 Tue 19/06/12 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Sun 17/06/12 Sun 17/06/12 7 - 15
Come and join in with some genuine renaissance dances. Be led in dance by our authentically costumed...
Fri 15/06/12 Fri 24/08/12 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 14/06/12 Thu 30/08/12 7 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Wed 13/06/12 Wed 13/06/12 5 - 15
Olympic Torch Evening Celebration. Edinburgh will hold an Olympic Torch evening celebration event...
Wed 13/06/12 Wed 13/06/12 7 - 15
Hear about the heroic tale of Sergeant Charles Ewart's daring feat to capture the Colours and Standa...
Tue 12/06/12 Tue 12/06/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sun 10/06/12 Sun 10/06/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Sat 28/04/12 Sun 29/04/12 7 - 15
Come and listen to some genuine renaissance tunes and learn how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett...
Sun 22/04/12 Sun 22/04/12 7 - 15
Meet Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth and learn about the history of the one o'clock gun. ...
Thu 12/04/12 Fri 13/04/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household an find out what life was like for a medieval Quee...
Tue 10/04/12 Wed 11/04/12 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet...
Mon 09/04/12 Mon 09/04/12 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Sat 07/04/12 Sun 08/04/12 7 - 15
The Queen is missing her childhood home of France and has ordered her court to celebrate Easter in t...
Fri 06/04/12 Fri 06/04/12 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Wed 04/04/12 Thu 05/04/12 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia. Event is performed in the Gre...
Sun 01/04/12 Tue 03/04/12 7 - 15
A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745....
Sat 24/03/12 Sun 25/03/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Sat 17/03/12 Sun 18/03/12 7 - 15
Queen Victoria is making a private visit to the castle, to see if the improvements she requested on ...
Sat 10/03/12 Sun 11/03/12 7 - 15
Hear the truly shocking story of the trial and execution of the young Douglas lairds in Edinburgh Ca...
Sat 03/03/12 Sun 04/03/12 7 - 15
Edinburgh Castle makes a very secure prison, steep rock sides and well guarded gates make escape ext...
Sat 18/02/12 Sun 19/02/12 7 - 15
Meet Sir William Kilcaldy of Grange and hear the tale of his unsuccessful attempt to hold the castle...
Sat 11/02/12 Sun 12/02/12 7 - 15
Hear the truly shocking story of the trial and execution of the young Douglas lairds in Edinburgh Ca...
Sun 01/01/12 Mon 02/01/12 7 - 15
Come to Edinburgh Castle and help celebrate the year just past. Discern the fine dishes of 16th-cent...
Tue 27/12/11 Sat 31/12/11 7 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots & here lady in waiting. Hear about the Daft Days – a time of giddienss, m...
Sat 24/12/11 Sat 24/12/11 7 - 15
James Stewart was the half-brother of Mary, Queen of Scots and, at times, her most trusted advisor. ...
Sat 17/12/11 Sun 18/12/11 7 - 15
James Stewart was the half-brother of Mary, Queen of Scots and, at times, her most trusted advisor. ...
Sun 11/12/11 Sun 11/12/11 4 - 15
Join Edinburgh Grand Opera as they perform a selection of Christmas favourites in the magnificent su...
Sat 03/12/11 Sun 04/12/11 7 - 15
The notorious Bishop Anthony Bek is conducting a lesson on various aspects of siege warfare, includi...
Sat 12/11/11 Sun 13/11/11 7 - 15
As a commemoration of armistice day we'll be looking at the role played by 'The Pals' – units that...
Sat 29/10/11 Sun 30/10/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Thu 27/10/11 Fri 28/10/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Sat 22/10/11 Sun 23/10/11 7 - 15
Find out about the weapons, equipment and training of the Highland Soldier or as some of their oppon...
Mon 10/10/11 Sun 16/10/11 7 - 15
Through one of most turbulent periods in Scottish history, Edinburgh Castle stood for law and order....
Sat 08/10/11 Sun 09/10/11 7 - 15
The year is 1650 and Edinburgh Castle plays a prominent role in the wars that are sweeping across Br...
Sat 01/10/11 Sun 02/10/11 5 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Sat 24/09/11 Sun 25/09/11 7 - 15
Hear the truly shocking story of the trial and execution of the young Douglas lairds in Edinburgh Ca...
Sat 17/09/11 Sun 18/09/11 7 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Fri 02/09/11 Sat 03/09/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Mon 29/08/11 Mon 29/08/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 27/08/11 Sun 28/08/11 7 - 15
On the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots' return to Scotland come and listen to some of the t...
Fri 26/08/11 Fri 26/08/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 25/08/11 Thu 25/08/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 24/08/11 Wed 24/08/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 23/08/11 Tue 23/08/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 22/08/11 Mon 22/08/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 20/08/11 Sun 21/08/11 5 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Fri 19/08/11 Fri 19/08/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 18/08/11 Thu 18/08/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 17/08/11 Wed 17/08/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 16/08/11 Tue 16/08/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 15/08/11 Mon 15/08/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 13/08/11 Sun 14/08/11 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia. ...
Fri 12/08/11 Fri 12/08/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 11/08/11 Thu 11/08/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 10/08/11 Wed 10/08/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 09/08/11 Tue 09/08/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 08/08/11 Mon 08/08/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Fri 05/08/11 Sun 07/08/11 7 - 15
Edinburgh has been a prison on many occasions and one of the most famous inmates was the 9th Earl of...
Thu 04/08/11 Thu 04/08/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 03/08/11 Wed 03/08/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 02/08/11 Tue 02/08/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 01/08/11 Mon 01/08/11 7 - 15
James Stewart was the half-brother of Mary, Queen of Scots and, at times, her most trusted advisor. ...
Sat 30/07/11 Sun 31/07/11 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia. ...
Fri 29/07/11 Fri 29/07/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 28/07/11 Thu 28/07/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 27/07/11 Wed 27/07/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 26/07/11 Tue 26/07/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 25/07/11 Mon 25/07/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 23/07/11 Sun 24/07/11 5 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Fri 22/07/11 Fri 22/07/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 21/07/11 Thu 21/07/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 20/07/11 Wed 20/07/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 19/07/11 Tue 19/07/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 18/07/11 Mon 18/07/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 16/07/11 Sun 17/07/11 7 - 15
Edinburgh has been a prison on many occasions and one of the most famous inmates was the 9th Earl of...
Fri 15/07/11 Fri 15/07/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 14/07/11 Thu 14/07/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 13/07/11 Wed 13/07/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 12/07/11 Tue 12/07/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 11/07/11 Mon 11/07/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Fri 08/07/11 Fri 08/07/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 07/07/11 Thu 07/07/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 06/07/11 Wed 06/07/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 05/07/11 Tue 05/07/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 04/07/11 Mon 04/07/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 02/07/11 Sun 03/07/11 7 - 15
Hear about life as a woman in medieval Scotland from Lady Euphemia. ...
Fri 01/07/11 Fri 01/07/11 7 - 15
Meet two ladies of the 16th-century court and discover how they dressed and learn about the French i...
Thu 30/06/11 Thu 30/06/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 29/06/11 Wed 29/06/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 28/06/11 Tue 28/06/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 27/06/11 Mon 27/06/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sun 26/06/11 Sun 26/06/11 7 - 15
Queen Victoria is making a private visit to the castle, to see if the improvements she requested on ...
Sat 25/06/11 Sat 25/06/11 7 - 15
Queen Victoria is making a private visit to the castle, to see if the improvements she requested on ...
Fri 24/06/11 Fri 24/06/11 5 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Thu 23/06/11 Thu 23/06/11 7 - 15
Meet Sir Thomas Randolph and hear tell of his audacious early morning attack to take the castle for ...
Wed 22/06/11 Wed 22/06/11 7 - 15
In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle...
Tue 21/06/11 Tue 21/06/11 5 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, recently returned from France. Overhear her discussions with Lord Erskine ...
Mon 20/06/11 Mon 20/06/11 5 - 15
Two Cromwellian soldiers will tell you why they laid seige to Edinburgh Castle, and demonstrate how ...
Sat 18/06/11 Sun 19/06/11 5 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Sat 26/03/11 Sun 27/03/11 8 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Sat 19/03/11 Sun 20/03/11 8 - 15
Edinburgh Castle makes a very secure prison, steep rock sides and well guarded gates make escape ext...
Sat 12/03/11 Sun 13/03/11 8 - 15
Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth ...
Sat 05/03/11 Sun 06/03/11 7 - 15
On a late autumn evening in 1440 a dinner was held here at the Castle hosted by the young King James...
Sat 19/02/11 Sun 20/02/11 7 - 15
During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle...
Sat 12/02/11 Sun 13/02/11 7 - 15
On a late autumn evening in 1440 a dinner was held here at the Castle hosted by the young King James...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 leadin...
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 ...
Sat 12/09/09 Sun 13/09/09 5 - 15
Meet our resident redcoats for marching and musket drills in Scotland's most famous regimental home....
Sat 22/08/09 Sun 23/08/09 5 - 15
Enjoy the sights and sounds of our military band with the skirl of the pipes and the beat of the dru...
Sat 01/08/09 Sun 02/08/09 5 - 15
From mountains to deserts, Scottish soldiers fought all over the world during the Second World War. ...
Sat 18/07/09 Sun 19/07/09 5 - 15
Find out what British Army life was like in the 1800s with officers and soldiers from 42nd Highland ...
Sat 13/06/09 Sun 14/06/09 5 - 15
Meet our resident redcoats for marching and musket drills in Scotland's most famous regimental home....
Sat 23/05/09 Sun 24/05/09 5 - 15
Could you face down the might of a Highland charge? Maestro Paul MacDonald takes you into the world...
Sat 11/04/09 Sun 12/04/09 5 - 15
Did 14th-century soldiers really have blue faces and wear kilts? Get the real experience of these f...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 histori...
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 ...
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...
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...
Thu 01/02/07 Sat 31/03/07 6 - 15
Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the Knights....
Thu 01/02/07 Sat 31/03/07 6 - 15
Historic costume reenactment....
Thu 01/02/07 Sat 31/03/07 6 - 15
Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie....
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 ...
Thu 30/11/06 Thu 30/11/06 2 - 15
Free entry to all fo the family all day, to celebrate St.Andrews Day....
Wed 01/11/06 Thu 30/11/06 6 - 15
Historic costume reenactment of the life and times of the Knights....
Wed 01/11/06 Thu 30/11/06 6 - 15
Historic reenactment....
Wed 01/11/06 Thu 30/11/06 6 - 15
Historic costume reenactment of the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie....
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 5 - 15
One of King George’s Redcoat soldiers will tell you the story of life in the British Army in the ...
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 6 - 15
The story of Sir William Crichton, governor of Edinburgh Castle in the 15th century enacted in histo...
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 6 - 15
The story of the Earl of Bothwell, husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Enacted in historic costume. ...
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 6 - 15
A detailed and informative story of the live of the Cameron Highlander during World War One. ...
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 5 - 15
Learn how a Scottish clansman lived, with costumes and examples of the weaponry of the times. ...
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 6 - 15
Learn the exciting and unique story of Mary Queen of Scots. Enacted in the costumes of the time....
Thu 24/08/06 Sat 30/09/06 8 - 12
An historic story related to Edinburgh Castle....
Sun 07/05/06 Sun 28/05/06 5 - 15
Historic re-enactment of the life of a Jacobite 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....
Sat 22/04/06 Sat 29/04/06 5 - 15
Historic re-enactment of the life of a Redcoat....
Sun 16/04/06 Sun 30/04/06 5 - 15
Historic re-enactment of the life of a Jacobite Soldier...
Sun 11/04/04 Sun 11/04/04 2 - 15
Fabulous procession along Scotland’s most famous street, showcasing all the international and loca...
Sun 04/04/04 Sun 30/05/04 8 - 15
One of King George’s Redcoat soldiers has arrived at the castle to inspect the new barracks for th...
Sat 03/04/04 Sat 29/05/04 8 - 15
Come and meet a Highland Clansman in the Jacobite army - learn about his life, his weapons and costu...
Sat 27/03/04 Sat 27/03/04 8 - 15
Let the famous Jamie Douglas tell you of his adventures during the Scottish Wars of Independence, in...
Sat 20/03/04 Sat 20/03/04 8 - 15
Discover the importance that the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. This intrigu...
Thu 18/03/04 Fri 26/03/04 8 - 15
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s greatest commander, Lord George Murray, has arrived to tell his tale of th...
Sun 21/12/03 Sun 21/12/03 4 - 15
Enjoy an entertaining and informative afternoon as performers provide a selection of traditional and...
Sat 20/12/03 Sat 20/12/03 6 - 15
In 1650 Oliver Cromwell laid siege to Edinburgh Castle. Join soldiers from that period who will talk...
Thu 18/12/03 Fri 19/12/03 8 - 15
Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the...
Sat 13/12/03 Sat 13/12/03 6 - 15
John Graham of Claverhouse was Bonnie Dundee to friends and Bloody Claivers to enemies. Meet the man...
Thu 11/12/03 Fri 12/12/03 8 - 15
Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the...
Sun 07/12/03 Sun 07/12/03 8 - 15
2 notorious pirates, Captain Israel Flint and Cutthroat Hugo meet ti divide their treasures which th...
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. ...
Sat 06/12/03 Sat 06/12/03 8 - 15
Hear of the adventures during the Scottish Wars of independence....
Thu 04/12/03 Thu 04/12/03 8 - 15
Charles Dickens returns to talk about his greatest work - 'A Christmas Carol' as well as some of the...
Sun 30/11/03 Sun 30/11/03 6 - 15
the story of how the Saltire, Scotland’s national flag, came into existence and why the Lion Rampa...
Sat 04/10/03 Sun 05/10/03 6 - 15
Vast array of colourful, dramatic and entertaining performances, with history, music and comedy....
Mon 22/09/03 Mon 22/09/03 8 - 15
James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl...
Sun 21/09/03 Sun 21/09/03 8 - 15
A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr...
Sun 14/09/03 Sun 14/09/03 8 - 15
A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr...
Sun 07/09/03 Sun 07/09/03 8 - 15
A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr...
Mon 25/08/03 Mon 25/08/03 8 - 15
James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl...
Sun 17/08/03 Sun 17/08/03 8 - 15
A Mercat Tours production of Scotlands most famous queen. Find out about the treason, turmoil and tr...
Mon 11/08/03 Mon 11/08/03 8 - 15
James VI tells us about his harsh childhood, his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and the nobles of Engl...
Thu 19/06/03 Thu 19/06/03 8 - 15
A Scots Fusilier Guardsman of 1854 tells about his times, including the Charge of the Light Brigade....
Sat 24/05/03 Sat 24/05/03 6 - 15
Take a step back in time to a Pictish encampment and experience craft and cookery demonstrations thr...
Sat 17/05/03 Sun 18/05/03 8 - 15
Meet Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce and other Scottish historic figures....
Sun 04/05/03 Sun 04/05/03 8 - 15
Heritage Events staging of James VI, becoming king of Britain, with songs from his minstrel....
Thu 01/05/03 Fri 30/05/03 6 - 15
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s greatest commander, Lord George Murray, has arrived to tale his tale of th...
Sat 26/04/03 Sat 26/04/03 6 - 15
Let the famous Jamie Douglas tell you of his adventures during the Scottish Wars of Independence, in...
Sat 19/04/03 Sat 19/04/03 6 - 15
First time that Historic Scotland has staged a special children's event over the Easter weekend. ...
Sat 12/04/03 Sat 12/04/03 6 - 15
What role did the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. The presentations cover ...
Thu 03/04/03 Fri 25/04/03 6 - 15
Robert the Bruce, fresh from victory at Bannockburn, will tell of his greatest triumph. Hear about t...
Sat 29/03/03 Sat 29/03/03 6 - 15
A detailed and informative presentation which covers clothing, equipment, technique and tactics, hu...
Sat 22/03/03 Sat 22/03/03 6 - 15
What role did the musket, pike and drum played in 17th century Scotland. The presentations cover ...
Sat 15/03/03 Sat 15/03/03 6 - 15
the story of how the Saltire, Scotland’s national flag, came into existence and why the Lion Rampa...
Sat 08/03/03 Sat 08/03/03 6 - 15
An interesting insight into the life of the 12th century Knight Hospitallers, monks trained in comba...
Thu 06/03/03 Fri 28/03/03 6 - 15
Meet the Jacobite Clansman who has arrived in Edinburgh to sign up for the army of Bonnie Prince Ch...
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Oldest building in Edinburgh, spectacular views. See the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny,, One O'clo...