Evacuees:

It is the 4th September 1939 and World War II has been declared by Britain on Nazi Germany. The children must be evacuated to the country from their homes in the cities of Britain for their safety. Come to Wester Kittochside and find out what is is like to be an evacuee far from your home and family, with no proper school but an outbuilding on a farm.

For booking information, please phone 0131 247 4377

Artemis would like to welcome Ruth Tapp to its team of costumed interpreters. Ruth will be taking on the role of Miss Moffat in these sessions.

When Gran was a Girl

Come along and meet Sadie and find out what life was like when washing took all day and you had to use a washboard and carbolic soap. There will be an opportunity for your class to visit the relevant gallery area in the museum.

For booking information, please phone 0131 247 4377

It is Mary's final days in Scotland and she is staying at Dundrennan Abbey in Dumfriesshire. She is giving her loyal supporters one last chance to meet with her before she flees to England and asks for the help of her cousin, Elizabeth I. This is your opportunity to ask Mary about her life in France and Scotland.

It may be your last chance to see your Queen - who knows if she will ever return to Scotland?

This event is being introduced by Michael Russell, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning.

Artemis is delighted to be involved in this innovative event hosted by the National Archives and organised by the Education Team at Historic Scotland and the Technical Team for GLOW at Learning and Teaching Scotland.

From Castle to Palace - meet Mary, Queen of Scots. 

Visit two of the most important sites in Mary's life. Meet the Queen herself in Edinburgh Castle where your class will be transformed into young Scottish nobles and learn how to behave at the Queen's Court. It includes a tour of the Royal Mile using our Mary Queen of Scots discovery trail and viewing real objects from Mary’s life at the Palace of Holyrood House .

A whole day session for your class.

Booking can be made by contacting The Royal Collections on 020 7766 7323

We are seeking to expand our team of freelance interpreters and are looking for applicants with a passion for history and excellent communication skills. Our work is varied and for those with an interest in interpreting our heritage in a lively and interesting way, this is the job for you.  

Willingness to travel and a clean drivers license is essential. Knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence and experience of working with children is desirable.

If you are interested, send your CV either by email to info@artemisscotland.com or by post to Artemis Cultural & Educational Services, Registered Office, West 11,

From April until November, Mrs Doig will be receiving guests one Saturday a month. This will enable any newcomers to 18th century Edinburgh to get an insider’s view on how to behave in the best of society and listen in on the gossip of the Old Town.

While the event is free, booking is essential. For further details contact Margaret Findlay on 0131 529 3963 or email margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk