ScotlandsFest: Meet Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie - Barbara Henderson
With award-winning author, storyteller and drama teacher Barbara Henderson, the Stuarts leap from the page in this family-friendly interactive session that puts the story back into history.
About ScotlandsFest: Meet Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie - Barbara Henderson
| 12th August 2024 | |
| 12pm - 1pm | |
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St Columbas by the Castle 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2PW |
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| £10 | |
| Event organiser/part of ScotlandsFest | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Well, hello there, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie!
Travel back in time with readings, games and interactive drama sure to ignite a love of Scotland's past in young and old alike. Jacobite jeopardy? Renaissance witchery? We’re in!
Best for ages 7 to 13, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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