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Two re-enactors in the grounds of a castle battling with swords and a crew of 4 with cameras, videos and clapper board

On until Sunday 31 August 2025
Blackness Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Highlights
HES
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On Location

Join us as the castle to learn about the movie magic that brings history to life.

A group of young people wearing tshirts saying NYCOS smiling and singing

Tuesday 9 December 2025
Stirling Castle
Festive events
Technical Level:
Music, Highlights
HES
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NYCOS Christmas Concert [CANCELLED]

This event has been CANCELLED due to Storm Bram. We are contacting anyone with tickets.

A man dressed as Ebeneezer Scrooge looking sternly at the camera holding up a lantern

On until Monday 22 December 2025
Stirling Castle
Festive events
Technical Level:
Theatre, Highlights
HES
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A Christmas Carol

A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Stirling Castle in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight

Portrait of Ann Cleeves and her new book

Friday 24 April 2026
Edinburgh Castle
External event
Technical Level:
Highlights
Edinburgh Castle
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Ann Cleeves: An Evening at Edinburgh Castle

We're delighted to be welcoming number one Sunday Times bestselling crime author Ann Cleeves and broadcaster Nicola Meighan to Edinburgh Castle for a very special evening

A choir outdoors singing with lots of greenery behind them

Saturday 6 June 2026
Stirling Castle
Theatre and Music
Technical Level:
Music, Theatre, Highlights
HES
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Choral Connections

Come and enjoy beautiful choral music as Stirling Gaelic Choir welcome their friends of the Söngfjelagið choir from Iceland

Selected dates from Friday 19 June 2026 to Thursday 27 August 2026
Multiple venues
Theatre and Music
Technical Level:
Theatre, Highlights
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

The Three Musketeers

This production is a whirlwind of excitement, broad comedy and ingenious storytelling

Four people in historical costume for different 'teams' standing in a line looking nonplussed

Tuesday 7 July 2026 to Wednesday 8 July 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Theatre and Music
Technical Level:
Military and wars, Highlights
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem

Actors on an outdoor stage performing under a large tree and blue skies

Thursday 9 July 2026 to Friday 10 July 2026
Multiple venues
Theatre and Music
Technical Level:
Theatre, Highlights
HES
Feature weight: 0

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet starcrossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players.