Rebels and Redcoats
Rebels and Redcoats - Learn about the role Edinburgh Castle played in the Jacobite war and meet one of the characters from the period.
About Rebels and Redcoats
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23rd March 2020 24th March 2020 25th March 2020 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm | |
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Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG |
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| Included in the normal admission price. | |
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The Jacobite war of 1745 was one of the most turbulent in Scottish history.
Come along and learn what role the castle played in this great conflict and meet one of the characters from the period.
This presentation includes a weapons and costume demonstration.
Additional Dates: 24 March 2020, 25 March 2020, 26 March 2020
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