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National Museum of Rural Life: Sunday Fun, 1st April

  • Posted on: 29/03/2018

Wash Day Come and meet Sadie from the 1950s and help her spring clean the farmhouse and get on with the washing. Fingers crossed for a dry day! 10:30 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 (drop in, at the farm)

Evacuees of World War II

  • Posted on: 05/03/2018

From the 7 – 9 March, your class can find out what it would be like to be an evacuee at the beginning of the Second World War. On arrival at the National Museum of Rural Life, you will meet …

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We are launching a new character at Edinburgh Castle, 14th March 2018

  • Posted on: 05/03/2018

  On 14th March we are introducing a new character to our portfolio at Edinburgh Castle, Sir Robert Lorimer – architect of the Scottish National War Memorial. In the performance entitled, “Their Name Liveth On”, Mark Kydd who is portraying …

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The Queen is in Her Castle!

  • Posted on: 05/03/2018

An unexpected visit is being made by Mary, Queen of Scots this week to Edinburgh Castle! Her Grace will be in the Great Hall Monday to Wednesday this week, so do come along and greet you queen. She will as …

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