Festive Events 2010 / 2011
All of our performances are free with admission to Edinburgh Castle and take place in the Great Hall.
The Daft Days
27th, 28th, 29th 30th, 31st December
Meet Mary Queen of Scots and her lady in waiting. Hear about the Daft Days - a time of giddiness, mirth and merriment. Find out how the Queen would prepare herself with make-up for the forth-coming revelry and games; try your hand at running at the rings and rope quoits, and see the Royal Guard put on a weapons display.
11am to 4.30pm Great Halls /Royal Appartments
Happy Old Year
1st, 2nd January 2011
Come to Edinburgh Castle and help celebrate the year just past. Discern the fine dishes of spicy 16th-century food; admire the application of 16th-century make-up and tremble before a demonstration of the Royal Guard's armour and weaponry.
11am to 3pm
For further information, contact
Historic Scotland
Interpretation Unit
hs.interpretation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)131 668 8838.
