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Some flowers and herbs in a mortal and pestle

On until Sunday 3 November 2024
Edinburgh Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Nature, Halloween
Edinburgh Castle
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Potion Maker's Trail

Children are invited to find the answers to break the spell on the castle. A certificate and sticker are awarded at the end.

A sign on a grass lawn with ivy draped over it and a castle in the background

On until Sunday 1 November 2026
Multiple venues
Kids trail
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES
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Wild Magic! An autumn family trail

Find the answers to the clues and be rewarded with a sticker

A person in a dark coat holds a glowing lantern inside a stone-walled chamber. In the background, a hooded figure stands silhouetted beside a tall leaded-glass window, while the lantern casts warm light across the textured stone walls, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.

Selected dates from Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES, Edinburgh Castle
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Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle

Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind

Two large pumpkins, a lit candle, a bag of gold coins and a ship in a bottle

Monday 26 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026
Trinity House
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES
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Little Ones Halloween Tales

Join us for a family friendly visit and discover the darker side of Trinity House's maritime history and hear tales of hauntings, superstition and mystery

Lanterns with lit candles inside, small pumpkins, some rope and a picture of a ship with a whale

Monday 26 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026
Trinity House
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES
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Halloween Tales

Discover the darker side of Trinity House's maritime history and hear tales of hauntings, superstition and mystery

Silhouette of a hooded figure standing in a stone doorway, holding a glowing lantern. The lantern casts a warm yellow light, contrasting with the vivid green illumination on the rough stone wall behind, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.

Selected dates from Wednesday 28 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES, Edinburgh Castle
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Whispers after Dark

We invite you into the castle after hours for a guided Halloween journey through its shadowed spaces. Discover centuries of secrets and darker histories on this atmospheric tour