Edinburgh in Wartime
Series of lectures covering a range of topics, delivered by different speakers
An exploration of the military uses of Holyrood Park from 1850 to 1939’. This talk will draws upon the rich the archaeological and documentary record to discuss military activity in the park through the 1800s and 1900s.
Gordon Barclay is an archaeologist and historian, working on the physical and archival remains of the defence of Scotland in the 19th and 20th centuries. He worked for Historic Environment Scotland’s predecessor departments between 1977 and 2009. His recent work has included a reassessment of the evidence for the riot - the ‘Battle of George Square’ - and subsequent military deployment in Glasgow in January 1919.
This talk will take place at Holyrood Park Education Centre (1 Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG).
Dates
Performances on 1/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
2025
Sunday 26 January 2025 1:30PM to 3:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
This talk will take place at Holyrood Park Education Centre (1 Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG)
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Great Days Out Await!- Age: This lecture may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.
- Accessibility: The Education Centre is wheelchair accessible. Please notify the ranger team in advance of any additional requirements.
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures - please contact the Ranger Service
Concession (65yrs+) | Child (7-15yrs) - $5.00 (Rank = 1)
Under 7s free. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult (16-64yrs) - $8.00 (Rank = 0)
This event is unticketed (Rank = 2)
Booking is essential
Adult (16-64yrs) - $8.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) | Child (7-15yrs) - $5.00 (Rank = 1)
Under 7s free. Children must be accompanied by an adult
This event is unticketed (Rank = 2)
Booking is essential
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Free for Historic Scotland MembersSign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about news about our attractions, events, membership and ways you can experience the historic environment.
Great Days Out Await!- Age: This lecture may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.
- Accessibility: The Education Centre is wheelchair accessible. Please notify the ranger team in advance of any additional requirements.
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures - please contact the Ranger Service