All events in May 2013
Sun 19
Swords of the Righteous
Sunday, 19 May, 2013
<p>Listen to Cromwellian soldiers explain why they laid siege to Edinburgh Castle, and see them demonstrate how they made it surrender in the Great Hall.</p>
Mon 20
Swords of the Righteous
Monday, 20 May, 2013
<p>Listen to Cromwellian soldiers explain why they laid siege to Edinburgh Castle, and see them demonstrate how they made it surrender in the Great Hall.</p>
Tue 21
Hands on History
Tuesday, 21 May, 2013
<p>Visit the Great Hall and learn more about castle life by getting hands on with objects from Edinburgh Castle's fascinating history. </p>
Wed 22
Kilts and Captivity
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
<p>A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745.</p>
Thu 23
Pirates and Patriots
Thursday, 23 May, 2013
<p>During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of the castle. Meet a prison guard and discover what it was like to be held in this mighty fortress.</p>
Fri 24
Hands on History
Friday, 24 May, 2013
<p>Visit the Great Hall and learn more about castle life by getting hands on with objects from Edinburgh Castle's fascinating history. </p>
Sat 25
Trebuchets and Trickery
Saturday, 25 May, 2013
<p>Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable by the standards of the 1300's and yet Sir Thomas Randolph managed to capture it without any expensive siege machinery. Meet the man himself in the Great Hall and hear him tell his remarkable story.</p>
Sun 26
Trebuchets and Trickery
Sunday, 26 May, 2013
<p>Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable by the standards of the 1300's and yet Sir Thomas Randolph managed to capture it without any expensive siege machinery. Meet the man himself in the Great Hall and hear him tell his remarkable story.</p>
Mon 27
Swords of the Righteous
Monday, 27 May, 2013
<p>Listen to Cromwellian soldiers explain why they laid siege to Edinburgh Castle, and see them demonstrate how they made it surrender in the Great Hall.</p>
Tue 28
Hands on History
Tuesday, 28 May, 2013
<p>Visit the Great Hall and learn more about castle life by getting hands on with objects from Edinburgh Castle's fascinating history. </p>
Wed 29
Kilts and Captivity
Wednesday, 29 May, 2013
<p>A Jacobite soldier explains his part in the Jacobite uprising of 1745.</p>
Thu 30
Rough Wooing
Thursday, 30 May, 2013
<p>In 1544 The Earl Of Hertford was sent to Scotland by Henry VIII to destroy Edinburgh town and Castle. A soldier of the castle tell their tale and demonstrate the weaponry of the day.</p>
Fri 31
Hands on History
Friday, 31 May, 2013
<p>Visit the Great Hall and learn more about castle life by getting hands on with objects from Edinburgh Castle's fascinating history. </p>
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Featured Event
Swords of the Righteous
Sunday 19th & Monday 20th May
Listen to Cromwellian soldiers explain why they laid siege to Edinburgh Castle, and see them demonstrate how they made it surrender in the Great Hall.
Military Tattoo »
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual display of stunning military sets from around the world.
Concerts »
Edinburgh Castle provides a stunning backdrop for concerts throughout the year.
Please note that the Military Tattoo and Castle Concert events are not run by Edinburgh Castle.
