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January 2020
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Fond of corgis since she was a small child, HM The Queen has owned more than 30 corgis since she became Queen. She never brought them on board Britannia, but these adorable cuddly corgis have found their way on board! Whilst on the tour spot Clarence and friends in our
Find out more »February 2020
Arthur’s Secrets
Join us on a guided walk at Holyrood Park to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice. Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife
Find out more »Accidental Science
Experiments don’t always go to plan. Join Dino at Dynamic Earth to learn about some accidental discoveries from the last 20 years as well as some scientific ‘facts’ proved wrong in the 21st Century. Time: 10am, 1pm & 3pm Cost: £1.50 To find out more information and to book your
Find out more »March 2020
Trebuchets and Trickery
In March 1314, the forces of King Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle. Meet the commander, Thomas Randolph and hear how he used guile and local knowledge to capture this almost impregnable fortress. Learn of the weapons and equipment in use and find out what Bruce did to the castle
Find out more »Messy Science
Dino wants to make a mess to see how it all feels. Join us Dynamic Earth for their free messy science and sensory drop-in day, full of hands-on messy fun! Drop-in sessions will run at 10am, 1pm and 3pm and last for 90 minutes. Drop-in days are suitable for all
Find out more »Kelvingrove Early Opening
Early openings allow you to visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to explore the wider galleries in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. You can download their visual storyboard to help prepare for your visit on the website. Time: 10am - 11am This is a free event.
Find out more »Schiltron!
Edinburgh Castle is steeped in war. From the Wars of Independence through to the Civil Wars of the seventeenth century, Scots relied on pikes in battle. Visit the castle to find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself. One for the whole family
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