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National Museum of Rural Life: Evacuees

  • Posted on: 06/03/2016

From the 7 – 11 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 Museum you will meet “Miss Moffat” who will take …

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From Castle to Palace: Edinburgh Castle 25 February, 3, 17 & 24 March

  • Posted on: 31/01/2016

The ever popular 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 Mary’s …

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World War I Recruitment

  • Posted on: 31/01/2016

We have just completed our pilot sessions at Fort George with Historic Environment Scotland’s Learning Services and are about to embark on a similar project at Edinburgh Castle. It’s a very busy start to the year which is just how …

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A Very “Mary” Christmas, Edinburgh Castle: 24 & 27-31December

  • Posted on: 17/12/2015

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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