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Illustration of Sherlock Holmes looking through a magnifying glass

Wednesday 28 August 2024
Elgin Cathedral
Theatre and Music
Technical Level:
Theatre
HES
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The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sherlock Holmes tackles the most baffling case of his career in this cheeky but chilling adaptation. Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria, prepare for an evening of mystery and things that go ‘grrrr’ in the night!

people walking through a wood of green trees

Thursday 12 September 2024
John Sinclair House
Talks and Seminars
Technical Level:
Materials, Art and design
HES
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One People, Two Places: The Western Highlands and Islands and Cape Breton, 1790-1830

Join us in-person, or on Zoom, for a very special talk by Dr. Karly Kehoe

Visitors on the shore at Blackness using binoculars to enjoy the view, blackness castle in the background

Saturday 21 September 2024
Blackness Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service
HES
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Seashore Foraging

Join herbalist and plant expert Anna Canning to discover the useful plants that grow around the shores of Blackness Castle

A curlew and her young on the Firth of Forth

Saturday 21 September 2024
Blackness Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Nature, Ranger Service
HES
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Blackness Birding

Drop into Blackness Castle and join the Rangers on the battlements.

Tools and accessories used for book binding

Selected dates until Tuesday 1 October 2024
Urquhart Castle
Workshop
Technical Level:
Archaeology
HES
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Creative Mapping and Book Binding

Create your own maps, sketchbooks, notebooks and zines inspired by the rich history and archaeology of Glenurquhart and Loch Ness.

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.

On until Friday 18 October 2024
Edinburgh Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
HES, Edinburgh Castle
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The Herbologist

James Buchanan, an itinerant Apothecary who travels from town to town, has arrived at the castle to attend to the needs of the Garrison.

Soldiers convalescing in the Dining Room at Glamis Castle during the First World War

Monday 11 November 2024
John Sinclair House
Talks and Seminars
Technical Level:
Military and wars
HES
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WWI & WWII Commemorative Talks

Join us on Armistice Day for this special event as we hear from archivists from some of Scotland's most iconic locations - Glamis Castle, Mount Stuart, Blair Castle and Inveraray Castle.