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Three storytellers with Holyrood Park in the background

Sunday 13 July 2025
Holyrood Park
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Ranger Service
HES
Feature weight: 0

Storytelling Saunter

Hear some wondrous stories from professional storytellers under the awe-inspiring peak of Arthur’s Seat.

View of a castle with the a blue/red sky above

Selected dates until Wednesday 16 July 2025
Tantallon Castle
Regional Events
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service
HES
Feature weight: 0

Tantallon Wildlife Watch

Drop-in event to spot wildlife from Tantallon Castle

General view of Edinburgh Castle in strong sunlight

Selected dates until Friday 14 November 2025
Edinburgh Castle
Public performance
Technical Level:
Monarchs and castle life
Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Gun Salutes

Join us at Edinburgh Castle for a number of gun salutes throughout 2023.

A piece of artwork. The image is split into three, with an outline of the full body of a person in each vertical third. The images are colour themed: green, orange and purple

On until Saturday 19 July 2025
Culross Abbey
Public performance
Technical Level:
Music, Theatre
HES
Feature weight: 0

Maiden Mother Mage

A poetic reimagining of 6th century Lothian princess Thaney (St Teneu), performed by actors with live music

Two people in period costume standing in front of a yellow and red striped tent

On until Sunday 20 July 2025
Huntly Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Military and wars, Monarchs and castle life
HES
Feature weight: 0

Gordons through the Ages

Journey through the centuries at Huntly Castle, where you can meet the proud members of the Gordon family.

Selected dates until Sunday 3 August 2025
Dirleton Castle and Gardens
Public performance
Technical Level:
Military and wars, Monarchs and castle life
HES
Feature weight: 0

Man at Arms

Hear tales of siege warfare and castle life

Aerial view of a beautiful abbey and island dominating the Firth of Forth

Wednesday 23 July 2025
Inchcolm Abbey
Regional Events
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service
HES
Feature weight: 0

Inchcolm Island Wildlife Watch

Drop-in event to spot wildlife from Inchcolm Island

Two knights on horses taking part in a joust and wielding their swords at each other

On until Sunday 27 July 2025
Caerlaverock Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Military and wars, Monarchs and castle life, Highlights, Campaign: A Little History
HES
Feature weight: 0

Spectacular Jousting (Caerlaverock)

Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds in this jousting tournament.

View of East wing of Duff House from 1953 in a half-demolished state

Sunday 27 July 2025
Duff House
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
HES
Feature weight: 0

Marking the Memory

Join us as we mark the 85th anniversary of the bombing of Duff House, reflecting on this significant moment in history.

Aerial view of Linlithgow Palace and Loch

Sunday 27 July 2025
Linlithgow Palace
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Highlights
HES
Feature weight: 0

Linlithgow Heritage Trail

Join a ranger to discover the rich heritage that can be found within walking distance of Linlithgow Palace

BSL guide Gordon Hay smiling and pointing towards the entrance of Edinburgh Castle

Selected dates until Saturday 16 August 2025
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
British Sign Language
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Deaf Festival BSL Tour

Join Deaf Guide Gordon Hay on his BSL tour of Edinburgh Castle

A Park Ranger talking to young people with their hands up

Friday 8 August 2025
Holyrood Park Education Centre
Free Weekend/Open Days
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service, Landscape
HES
Feature weight: 0

Children's Art & Stories Day

Come to Holyrood Park and get creative with stories and art, inspired by the amazing nature and landscape.

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