From today until Sunday 28 April there is a celebration of the Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle.
While the scheduled events are fully booked there are lots of drop ins to enjoy including:
- Learn some Japanese writing: 11am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 4pm
- Origami: 11am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 4pm
- Find out more about the art of Bonsai: 11am – 4pm

Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Sakura (Blossom) Festival – the Bonsai trees.

Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival – Hina Dolls

Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
Hina Dolls

Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.


Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.

Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.

Picture Alan Simpson
Lauriston Castle Edinburgh Japan Sakura Festival.
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