A Very Mary Christmas
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
About A Very Mary Christmas
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23rd December 2018 24th December 2018 28th December 2018 plus 2 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. | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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It is the festive season at Court. While Reformation Scotland shuns Christmas festivities, Mary Queen of Scots is celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
Come and join in the fun and see how the Queen celebrates.
Additional Dates: 24 December 2018, 28 December 2018, 29 December 2018, 30 December 2018
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