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The Queen is in her Castle!

  • Posted on: 20/12/2018

What better way to celebrate Christmas than in the presence of Her Grace Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary is in residence at Edinburgh Castle on 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30 December and is all set to party like a queen …

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Muriel’s Musings: Christmas Guidance

  • Posted on: 14/12/2018

 No Christmas Here? The Scots have never had a great love for Christmas thanks to the Reformation in the 16th century. John Knox, chief Calvinist and general misery guts, saw Mary, Queen of Scots dancing and enjoying herself at court …

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Margaret of Scotland: 10, 11 December at Edinburgh Castle

  • Posted on: 07/12/2018

Medieval history has not given us the stories of many woman. It is, therefore, remarkable that Queen Margaret remains so important in Scottish history. Discover how a Hungarian princess became the queen of Scotland and the significant contribution she made …

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Christmas Fair at National Museum of Rural Life, 9th December

  • Posted on: 07/12/2018

Join Maggie at the Farmhouse for some old fashioned games and songs. This is your chance to  enjoy traditional festive fun. Maggie will be waiting for you upstairs in the Farmhouse. Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by …

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