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From Castle to Palace: 1, 15, 22 & 28 March 2018

  • Posted on: 26/02/2018

The Castle to Palace Mary, Queen of Scots school workshops return. This is your opportunity for your class to investigate aspects of Mary, Queen of Scots life on a whole day outing. Visit two of the most important sites in …

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Recruitment at the Castle, 20th February

  • Posted on: 22/01/2018

On 20th February Col Cranston and VAD, Mrs Monteith, will be working with Edinburgh Primary schools on the topic of recruitment during World War I. First aid and training of nurses will also be covered in these active learning sessions.

Alice Meredith Williams at Edinburgh Castle: 8 January 2018

  • Posted on: 07/01/2018

In Memoriam – A forgotten story, Alice Meredith Williams at Edinburgh Castle The Scottish War Memorial was unveiled in 1927. The architect, Lorimer, employed the top artistic talent of the day for its interior decoration and amongst this number, Alice …

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A Very “Mary” Christmas at Edinburgh Castle, 23, 24, 27, 28 & 29 December

  • Posted on: 14/12/2017

Join Mary, Queen of Scots in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle for a peek into 16th century festive celebrations. Her Grace has just celebrated the christening of her son James at Stirling Castle and feels this mood of celebration …

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