Tag: Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle – old stories in new ways
The stories that make the history of Scotland’s number one paid for visitor attraction so fascinating have been re-written following consultation with archaeologists, historians and other experts to create new interpretation at Edinburgh Castle.
Colourful...
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HELP EDINBURGH CASTLE TO WIN TOP UK HERITAGE ATTRACTION AWARD
Edinburgh Castle, last year’s winner of the British Travel Awards top UK Heritage Attraction award has been shortlisted again for the 2012 awards.
People are asked...
Photos Olympic Torch Relay at Edinburgh Castle
When the Olympic Torch was setting off from Chesser Avenue the crowd at the Castle were being royally entertained by a succession of acts on stage including Emili Sandé.
Then the final relay runner of...
Olympic Rings formally launched today
The second set of giant Olympic Rings in Scotland have been formally launched on The Mound in Edinburgh. The Rings further show how Scotland is ready to welcome the world to the UK next...
Olympic Torch is coming to Edinburgh
Deputy Lord Provost Deidre Brock announced today that 500 extra tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10a.m. through Ticketmaster for the evening of entertainment when the Olympic Torch relay arrives at the Castle on...
The Olympic Rings arrive in Edinburgh
Now that the Diamond Jubilee celebrations have come to an end, it seems it is time to prepare for the next event in sight: the 2012 London Olympics.
Despite previous controversy, the five Olympic Rings...
Marking Scottish Apprenticeship week at the Castle
Historic Scotland is celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2012 with a demonstration of traditional building skills at Edinburgh Castle, which was launched today by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop.
As the...
Edinburgh Castle to Host Family Fun this Weekend
By Marie Montondo
“April Foolery” will abound at Edinburgh castle this Easter weekend with a full programme of events on Saturday and Sunday.
From noon until 4pm on each day, the castle will host French themed...
Historic Scotland launch 2012 programme
Historic Scotland is celebrating the start of this year’s visitor season by announcing its packed programme of exciting events, and they kindly invited The Reporter to Edinburgh Castle this evening to hear all about...
Valentine’s Day – Love could be in the air at Edinburgh Castle!
Valentine’s day is on the horizon and love is in the air. What could be more romantic than proposing to your partner in the iconic, historic location of Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle has a proposal...
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Edinburgh Castle to host Wedding Open Weekend
Are you searching for the ultimate romantic venue to hold your wedding? Then look no further, as Edinburgh Castle is hosting a wedding open weekend on Saturday 18th...
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Technology Puts Scotland on the M-App
Scottish tourism received a major St Andrew’s day boost today with the launch of the most technologically advanced tourism app in Europe, Welcome to Scotland.
The new app uses augmented...
Historic Scotland say no to Olympic Rings at the Castle
Historic Scotland has today issued its decision on the proposal to display the Olympic Rings on Edinburgh Castle.
“Historic Scotland has taken the decision not to permit the Olympic Rings to be displayed on the...
Olympic rings at Edinburgh Castle – yes or no?
A huge Olympic logo could be draped across Edinburgh Castle’s walls as a giant advert for the London Olympics.
Games organisers have lodged plans to attach an aluminium Olympic insignia to the north face of...
Historic Scotland seeks Edinburgh apprentices
Historic Scotland has launched its campaign to recruit 30 additional apprentices to learn skills like stonemasonry, joinery and painting, which are crucial to Scotland’s construction industry.
Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, who made the announcement, highlighted...
St Andrews Day means discounts – and another app
More Scottish visitor and leisure attractions than ever before are to take part in this year's St Andrew's Day celebrations by offering free or discounted offers to the public.
On the weekend of November 26...
Trick or Treat yourself at The Balmoral this Hallowe’en
Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral will be offering a bewitching treat this October to celebrate the history of Hallowe'en. Guests at the hotel can get into the spirit of the occasion in the rich surroundings...
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Party comes to Edinburgh
Chocolate lovers, clear your diaries now. In homage to the ultimate tale of chocoholic indulgence, Edinburgh’s Point Hotel is hosting a mouth-watering Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Party on Thursday 27 October.
For one night only, all...
What’s all the noise at Edinburgh Castle this weekend?
We have been asked what was causing all the loud bangs in the city centre this weekend and we think we have found the culprits.
Edinburgh Castle was the place to be yesterday and today...
Edinburgh Castle enjoys record numbers of visitors
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s number one tourist attraction, welcomed 205,832 visitors to the Castle in August this year, making it the highest number of paying visitors to the Castle in a month since records began. ...
Vote for Edinburgh Castle!
People are being asked to support Edinburgh Castle and vote for it to win the best UK Heritage Attraction. The Castle has been named by the British Travel Awards as one of the shortlisted...
Tollcross Primary pupils become Gaelic Guides at the Castle
Gaelic Medium Education pupils from Tollcross Primary School in Edinburgh have seen the culmination of weeks of training to become Historic Scotland’s Gaelic speaking Junior Guides at Edinburgh Castle.
The pupils gave a costumed performance...
Weddings at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is hosting a wedding open day on Sunday 22nd May from 11:00 to 16:00. This will give prospective brides and grooms a chance to see the £360,000 newly refurbished facilities at Edinburgh...
Make your Mum Queen for a Day at Edinburgh Castle
This Sunday, celebrate Mother’s Day at Edinburgh Castle - and come face to face with Scottish history's most famous mother, Mary Queen of Scots.
In 1566, Mary gave birth at the castle to her only...
Earth Hour in Edinburgh 26th March 2011
Residents in Edinburgh are being urged to show their support for international action on climate change by switching off their lights for WWF’s Earth Hour 2011.
This year, WWF is hoping one billion people across...
It’s official! Top Ten Family-friendly cities includes Edinburgh
Edinburgh has been voted among the top ten family-friendly cities in Europe according to Internet travel website Trip Advisor. In fact it was positioned at number Two! Our fair city was pipped at the...
Half price tickets for Edinburgh Castle – roll up, roll up!
Half-price tickets to Edinburgh Castle for this weekend are still available in Historic Scotland’s great ticket giveaway – but as they are in great demand anyone who would like to take advantage of the...
70 year old malt launched at Edinburgh Castle
An extremely rare and valuable malt is the jewel in the crown of a collection of exclusive malt whiskies revealed on Tuesday 8 March at Edinburgh Castle, by Gordon & MacPhail. We were invited...
Historic Places to visit around Edinburgh – for free
Thousands of free tickets to some of the country’s finest and most fascinating heritage attractions – including five in The Lothians - are being offered in Historic Scotland’s special Spring promotion.
The great ticket giveaway...
Edinburgh Castle is Number 1
Edinburgh Castle has been confirmed as Scotland’s number one stand alone visitor attraction.
The castle saw 1,210,248 people cross its doors in 2010, the highest number of visitors to a single paid or free visitor...
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