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 Summer holidays, between Saturday 29 June and Sunday 18 August 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 to meet figures from Scotland’s past. Please check site information for opening times.
| Site | Dates |
| Aberdour Castle | Every Wed between 24 Jul and 14 Aug |
| Blackness Castle | Every Thur & Fri between 18 Jul and 16 Aug |
| Caerlaverock Castle | Every Mon, Tues & Wed between 22 Jul and 14 Aug |
| Craigmillar Castle | Every Mon & Tues between 22 Jul and 13 Aug |
| Doune Castle | Every Mon & Tues between 22 Jul and 13 Aug |
| Dumbarton Castle | Every Thur, Fri & Sat between 1 and 17 Aug |
| Dunfermline Abbey | Every Fri between 19 Jul and 16 Aug |
| Dunstaffnage Castle | July: Tues 23, Wed 24, Tues 30 & Wed 31 August: Tues 6, Wed 7, Tues 13 & Wed 14 |
| Edinburgh Castle | Daily between 19 Jul and 28 Aug (except Mon 19, Tues 20, Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug) |
| Elgin Cathedral | Every Tues & Fri between 19 Jul and 16 Aug |
| Fort George | Every Wed to Sun between 17 Jul and 18 Aug (except 9 to 11 Aug) |
| Linlithgow Palace | Every Mon & Tues between 22 Jul and 13 Aug |
| Melrose Abbey | Every Tues & Wed between 23 Jul and 14 Aug |
| St Andrews Castle | Every Tues & Wed between 23 Jul and 14 Aug |
| Tantallon Castle | Every Fri between 19 Jul and 16 Aug (except Fri 26 Jul) |
| Urquhart Castle | Daily between 19 Jul and 25 Aug (except 10 & 11 Aug) |
We recommend booking your tickts online in advance to guarantee entry over the Summer holidays.
Jacobite Festival at Urquhart Castle
Meet Sir Rodrick Chisholm at Urquhart Castle from Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 August. Learn all about when he joined the Jacobites for the siege of the castle and discover the weapons and tactics of the Highland clans. You will also hear all about the life and times of the Highland people.
This activity is included in castle admission, free for Historic Scotland members. We recommend booking your visit online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Please note, there is limited visitor parking available at Urquhart Castle. Parking for cars and coaches must be booked in advance. Parking for vehicles like campervans and mini buses cannot be booked in advance.
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