Edin-boo! Castle: Halloween Shenanigans
Some special guests await you in the Great Hall and they have a story to tell!
Some special guests await you in the Great Hall and they have a story to tell!
It is 1440 and the boy King James II has invited the young heirs of the powerful Douglas estates to dine with him at Edinburgh Castle, but Sir William Chrichton, the Kings chief advisor, has other plans. Find out what happens when the black boars head is placed upon the dinner table and the sinister game of betrayal and murder begins…
Ever since 1537, there have been mysterious sightings of a “grey lady” walking around the grounds of Edinburgh castle. Come and see if you can catch a glimpse of her and hear her tale of treason and treachery from the glittering monarch, James V, that brutally sealed her fate at the castle.
Don't forget, our members can collect their exclusive History Hunt Halloween card at this event. Find out more about The History Hunt
Dates
Performances on 10/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 25th October 2025 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Saturday 25 October 2025 11:00AM to 3:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
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Free for Historic Scotland MembersPerformances on 10/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 25th October 2025 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Sunday 26 October 2025 11:00AM to 3:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Included in admission price. We recommend booking online in advance for best price and to guarantee entry.
Book ticketsSign 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!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
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Free for Historic Scotland MembersIncluded in admission price. We recommend booking online in advance for best price and to guarantee entry.
Book ticketsSign 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!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
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