Posts Tagged ‘Historic Scotland’
Four-day celebration of Mary Queen of Scots
A new event is all set to celebrate Mary Queen of Scots. Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh will be seen in a new light at Historic Environment Scotland’s new after-dark event Spotlight on Mary, which runs from Thursday 1–Sunday 4 November. Spotlight on Mary illuminates the castle’s dark corners, where Mary Queen of Scots’ nobles plotted…
Read MoreStep back in time and watch jousting knights
Spectacular jousting is all set to return to a Scottish castle this weekend. Medieval knights will battle it out at Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries on Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 July, while family-friendly activities and a falconry display are also scheduled. Visitors will hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances as the…
Read MoreDryburgh Abbey to celebrate Scotland’s 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology this weekend
Dryburgh Abbey is set to transport visitors back to 1322 this weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May) in celebration of Scotland’s 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. Dryburgh 1322 will give visitors the chance to step back in time to the abbey’s heyday, with presentations and demonstrations on everything from medieval cooking to…
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