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Holding the Castle for the King

Saturday 8 July 2023 to Sunday 9 July 2023

Huntly Castle

Meet the soldiers holding Huntly for the King. See the weapons and clothes of 17th century soldiers garrisoning the castle.

Learn about the history of Huntly Castle and the role of the Gordons in serving the Stewart kings of Scotland over the centuries. Hear from Royalist and Covenanting soldiers who will talk and demonstrate the use of cannon, musket, pike and sword.

Image © Malcolm McCurrach

Saturday 8 July 2023


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Sunday 9 July 2023


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