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Bolts and Bodkins
Get dressed for battle and learn how to use the medieval longbow and crossbow from castle archer, Rusty Bodkins.
Edinburgh Castle
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Their Name Liveth
Hear the true stories of two veterans as they recount their very different tales of service
Edinburgh Castle
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Women of Independence
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
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Mike the Knight
Let Mike the Knight introduce you to armour and weapons used by the knights of Urquhart Castle.
Urquhart Castle
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Warrior Classes
Discover one of Scotland’s fiercest warriors. Learn about his weapons, costumes and traditions.
Urquhart Castle
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Schiltron!
Come and see how the Scots fought with pikes in schiltrons and have a go yourself.
Edinburgh Castle
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Inglis' Amazons
Meet a member of Dr. Elsie Inglis’ Scottish Women’s Hospital and hear tales of this all-female medical unit.
Edinburgh Castle
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1918: Victory and Remembrance (Edinburgh)
Meet a Highland soldier from 1918 and learn about his experience at the front and his reflections on the Armistice.
Edinburgh Castle
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Rob Roy MacGregor
Come hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation.
Edinburgh Castle
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Kilts and Captivity
Find out why the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745 failed as you meet a Highlander held prisoner the castle.
Edinburgh Castle
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Unsung Heroines
So often World War I is seen through the eyes of those who fought on the front. But what of the women who “fought” to save lives in the military and auxiliary hospitals around the country?
Edinburgh Castle
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Meet the Barbersurgeon
It's 1573 and once the castle is under siege! In the midst of the flying cannon balls and crumbling walls is 'barber surgeon' Hector Cadaver.
Edinburgh Castle