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
| 22nd Dec 2019 to 24th Dec 2019 | |
| 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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| Facebook information can be found here | |
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 be part of this and join in the fun of celebration.
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