Costumed Performers
All of the events featured below are free with admission to Edinburgh Castle and take place in the Great Hall.Mary Queen of Scots and the Birth of James IV
6 March 2010
Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth of the heir to the Scottish and English thrones.
11:00am, 12noon, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
Life in a Medieval Castle
7 March, 10 April, 11 April 2010
Meet Euphemia, Countess of Ross and Buchan. Ask her about her ancestor Isabella, who placed the crown on the head of Robert the Bruce when he was crowned King of Scots in 1306 and about life for a young girl in medieval society.
11:00am, 11:30am, 12noon, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm.
Dance and Music at the Court of James IV
2nd April, 3rd April, 4th April and 5th April 2010
Music and dance from the 15th-century. See how lords and ladies danced at the court of James IV and learn the steps for yourself – all to the sound of popular instruments of the time including shawms, bagpipes, harps, and lutes.
11am - 3pm.
World Heritage Day - the Romans
17 April, 18 April 2010
Join us to celebrate World Heritage Day. This year we take a look at the Romans in Scotland and the importance of Scotland's newest World Heritage Site, the Antonine Wall.
11:00am, 11:30am, 12noon, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm.
Ensign Ewart
24 April, 25 April 2010
On the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle is the grave of Ensign Charles Ewart. Hear the remarkable story his capture of the regiemtal eagle at the Battle of Waterloo and how he came to be buried here.
11:00am, 11:30am, 12noon, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm.
For further information, contact
Historic Scotland
Interpretation Unit
hs.interpretation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)131 668 8838.
