Scotland’s most iconic historical sites will be transformed from Saturday, 12 October to Sunday, 20 October for the Great Big Living History Week, featuring re-enactments and immersive performances that bring centuries of history to life.
Timed perfectly for the October holidays, visitors can expect a range of vibrant historical experiences across the country. Edinburgh Castle will host soldiers from the Great War, a Tudor seamstress, and a travelling apothecary. Further afield, Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, will showcase the fashions of the 16th-century court. Fort George will welcome re-enactors portraying soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders to the Black Watch.
Other locations will celebrate medieval and early modern history: Aberdour Castle will feature musicians and embroiderers, while a medieval archer will dazzle visitors at Caerlaverock Castle. The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 takes center stage at Doune Castle, while Urquhart Castle shares the struggles of the Grant family against the MacDonalds. Elgin Cathedral offers the chance to explore one of Scotland’s oldest tomb effigies.
“Living History is a brilliant way to engage with our heritage, and there’s nothing quite like meeting these skilled performers to bring the past to life,” says Stephen Duncan, Director of Marketing and Engagement at Historic Environment Scotland. “With such a range of historical performers to meet and many different eras to explore across our sites, the Great Big Living History Week really does offer something for everyone, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors along.”
The event spans 18 venues, including Stirling Castle, Melrose Abbey, St Andrews Castle, and Tantallon Castle, offering families and history lovers an opportunity to step back in time and explore Scotland’s rich past.
Click here to learn more about Great Big Living History Week
Top Image: Performers at Stirling Castle – photo courtesy Historic Environment Scotland
Scotland’s most iconic historical sites will be transformed from Saturday, 12 October to Sunday, 20 October for the Great Big Living History Week, featuring re-enactments and immersive performances that bring centuries of history to life.
Timed perfectly for the October holidays, visitors can expect a range of vibrant historical experiences across the country. Edinburgh Castle will host soldiers from the Great War, a Tudor seamstress, and a travelling apothecary. Further afield, Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, will showcase the fashions of the 16th-century court. Fort George will welcome re-enactors portraying soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders to the Black Watch.
Other locations will celebrate medieval and early modern history: Aberdour Castle will feature musicians and embroiderers, while a medieval archer will dazzle visitors at Caerlaverock Castle. The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 takes center stage at Doune Castle, while Urquhart Castle shares the struggles of the Grant family against the MacDonalds. Elgin Cathedral offers the chance to explore one of Scotland’s oldest tomb effigies.
“Living History is a brilliant way to engage with our heritage, and there’s nothing quite like meeting these skilled performers to bring the past to life,” says Stephen Duncan, Director of Marketing and Engagement at Historic Environment Scotland. “With such a range of historical performers to meet and many different eras to explore across our sites, the Great Big Living History Week really does offer something for everyone, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors along.”
The event spans 18 venues, including Stirling Castle, Melrose Abbey, St Andrews Castle, and Tantallon Castle, offering families and history lovers an opportunity to step back in time and explore Scotland’s rich past.
Click here to learn more about Great Big Living History Week
Top Image: Performers at Stirling Castle – photo courtesy Historic Environment Scotland
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