Living History at our sites
During your visit look out for our living history characters They will be on hand to tell you more about the site, the character and time period they are portraying, as well as posing for photos – although they may be a bit confused by your camera!
Our performers will be at various sites on selected days throughout the Easter holidays, between Friday 29 March and Sunday 14 April 2024. We have various characters from throughout history ready to tell the tales of Scotland’s past, so come and say hello.
What's more, it is all included in the price of admission and free to members! Just book your ticket and pop along. Please check site information for opening times.
| Site | Dates |
| Aberdour Castle | Tues 2, Wed 3, Tues 9, Wed 10 April |
| Blackness Castle | Fri 29 March, Thurs 4, Fri 5, Thurs 11, Fri 12 April |
| Caerlaverock Castle | Mon 1, Tues 2, Wed 3, Mon 8, Tues 9, Wed 10 April |
| Craigmillar Castle | Mon 1, Tues 2, Mon 8, Tues 9 April |
| Doune Castle | Sun 31 March, Tues 2, Wed 3, Sun 7, Fri 12 April |
| Dumbarton Castle | Sat 30, Sun 31 March, Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13, Sun 14 April |
| Dunfermline Abbey | Fri 29 March, Fri 5, Fri 12 April |
| Dunstaffnage Castle | Tues 2, Wed 3, Tues 9, Wed 10 April |
| Edinburgh Castle | Daily between Fri 29 March and Sun 14 April |
| Elgin Cathedral | Tues 2, Tues 9, Sat 13 April |
| Fort George | Fri 29 to Sun 31 March, Sat 6 to Sun 14 April |
| Linlithgow Palace | Mon 1, Tues 2, Mon 8, Tues 9 April |
| Melrose Abbey | Tues 2, Wed 3, Tues 9, Wed 10 April |
| St Andrews Castle | Wed 3, Thurs 4, Wed 10, Thurs 11 April |
| Tantallon Castle | Mon 1, Tues 2, Tues 9 April |
| Urquhart Castle | Daily between Fri 29 March and Sun 14 April |
We recommend booking your tickets online in advance to guarantee entry over the Easter holidays.
Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying benefitsIf you would like more information on our Living History please contact the events team on 0131 668 8885 or events@hes.scot