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Rebels and Redcoats
Sat 23 Mar 2019 to Sun 24 Mar 2019
Come along and learn what role the castle played in the Jacobite war of 1745 and meet characters from the period.

Edinburgh Castle
Women of Independence
Selected dates from Mon 25 Mar 2019 to Wed 27 Mar 2019
War is traditionally a male domain but during the Wars of Independence, women were among some of Bruce’s strongest and bravest supporters.

Edinburgh Castle
Bolts and Bodkins
Thu 28 Mar 2019 to Fri 29 Mar 2019
Get dressed for battle and learn how to use the medieval longbow and crossbow from castle archer, Rusty Bodkins.

Edinburgh Castle
Schiltron!
Sat 30 Mar 2019 to Sun 31 Mar 2019
Come and see how the Scots fought with pikes in schiltrons and have a go yourself.

Edinburgh Castle
Man at Arms
Selected dates from Sat 6 Apr 2019 to Wed 28 Aug 2019
Hear tales of siege warfare and castle life

Dirleton Castle and Gardens
The Lindsays and the Covenant
Sat 18 May 2019 to Sun 19 May 2019
In 1645 Scotland was in the grip of civil war. Meet the Lindsays, their officers, clansmen and retainers who will tell you more about the Covenanters.

Edzell Castle and Garden
Viking Invasion
Sat 25 May 2019 to Sun 26 May 2019
Travel back to a time where Scotland is almost fully controlled by Vikings and find out more about why Oban was of such importance.

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
The Rock of Ages
Sat 8 Jun 2019 to Sun 9 Jun 2019
Join us at the foot of the rock to relive the rich history from the west coast of Scotland.

Dumbarton Castle
The Natural History of the Antonine Wall
Sat 15 Jun 2019
How did the Roman occupation affect the landscape around the Antonine Wall? Join us on a guided walk to find out!

Antonine Wall: Croy Hill
Spectacular Jousting (Linlithgow)
Sat 29 Jun 2019 to Sun 30 Jun 2019
Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances in our annual jousting tournament. Watch as noble knights battle it out to be crowned champion.

Linlithgow Palace
Fire from the Sky
Tue 23 Jul 2019 to Wed 24 Jul 2019
On the anniversary of the bombing of Duff House, hear the story and learn about the weapons and equipment used by a Scottish soldier stationed at the house.

Duff House
Spectacular Jousting (Caerlaverock)
Sat 27 Jul 2019 to Sun 28 Jul 2019
Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds in this jousting tournament.

Caerlaverock Castle

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