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Year: 2021

See Scotland’s Treasures at Castle of Light!

24 November 2021

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The Meeting of Margarets at Edinburgh Castle

15 November 2021

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Light up your festive event with our Castle of Light Corporate Package

6 October 2021

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Christmas

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Celebrating in Style – the Scottish Crown

2 October 2021

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Stories from the castle

Putting Edinburgh Castle Gin to the Top of the Menu!

30 August 2021

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The Untold Stories of the Children of Edinburgh Castle

17 May 2021

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Visual Story for Autistic Visitors to Edinburgh Castle

30 April 2021

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Edinburgh Castle steward shares top visitor tips

23 April 2021

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A virtual tour with us!

2 February 2021

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A virtual toast to Burns for 2021

22 January 2021

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