Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle
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.
Dates
Performances on 10/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle
Saturday 31 October 2026 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.
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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 ticketsDuring the course of public events we may take photographs and film for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will generally not look to take photographs or film individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed or filmed 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 Members