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A group of people with a Ranger enjoying a rest on a walking tour of Holyrood Park

Selected dates from Sunday 27 April 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025
Holyrood Park
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Archaeology, Nature, Ranger Service
HES
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Arthur's Amble

Join a ranger on a free, gentle guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife and its rich archaeology and history.

Aerial image of the exterior of Dallas Dhu

Selected dates from Wednesday 30 April 2025 to Sunday 4 May 2025
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
External event
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HES
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A New Era: The Dallas Dhu Distillery Tour

After many years, the picturesque Dallas Dhu Distillery reopens its doors to celebrate a new era of traditional whisky production, welcoming whisky lovers from around the world.

Three images are forming one. The images show Dallas Dhu, two men shaking hands and the distilling process.

Wednesday 30 April 2025
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
External event
Technical Level:
HES
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Dallas Dhu: The Director's Tour

Join Edward Odim, the Dallas Dhu Distillery Project Director for an unmissable opportunity to learn and discover fascinating insights behind the revival of one of the jewels in the crown of Scotland's distilleries

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

Selected dates from Thursday 1 May 2025 to Sunday 29 June 2025
Duff House
Exhibition
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HES
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Duff House 1939-1945

This exhibition from the Friends of Duff House will tell stories form 1939-1945

Different people wearing leathery aprons building whisky casks

Thursday 1 May 2025 to Sunday 4 May 2025
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
External event
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HES
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Build your own Whisky Cask at Dallas Dhu Distillery's Cooper's Workshop

Roll up your sleeves and have a go at building your own whisky cask at the iconic Dallas Dhu Distillery.

Painting of Huntly Castle and landscape by George Wilson

Selected dates from Thursday 1 May 2025 to Sunday 24 August 2025
Duff House
Exhibition
Technical Level:
Art and design
HES
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Private Landscapes

An Exhibition of landscape paintings by George Wilson, an artist born near Cullen in Banffshire who went on to be recognised as one of the finest watercolour painters of his generation

Close up image of whisky bottles. There is writing over the image that reads Independent Spirits a whisky series

Thursday 1 May 2025
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
External event
Technical Level:
HES
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Murray McDavid's Screening of "Independent Spirits" Film at Dallas Dhu Distillery

Delve into whisky history with Murray McDavid and filmmakers Greg Swartz and Guy Satchwell for an exclusive screening of 'Independent Spirits', an exciting new docuseries brought to you by the creative mind behind the film, The Water of Life .

Three people in a canoe paddle across Linlithgow Loch with Linlithgow Palace in the background

Selected dates from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Saturday 17 May 2025
Linlithgow Peel
Regional Events
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service
HES
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Water Safari

Discover Linlithgow Loch by Canadian canoe with the assistance of fully qualified instructors.

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Saturday 3 May 2025
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
External event
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HES
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Dallas Dhu Distillery Open Day: A Celebration of Whisky, Culture, and Community!

Dallas Dhu Distillery is back! The new team, tasked with reviving the iconic distillery and producing whisky once again, are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable day of celebration, culture and whisky.