Category: Stories from the castle

Engraving of James VI seated on a throne with the royal regalia.

King James VI: The Return of the King

15 May 2023

Stories from the castle

George IV Visits Edinburgh Castle

19 August 2022

Scottish History

close view of crown with pearls and jewels inlaid

Celebrating in Style – the Scottish Crown

2 October 2021

Stories from the castle

A group of children rehearsing for a play in a school hall

The Untold Stories of the Children of Edinburgh Castle

17 May 2021

Behind the scenes

Women at Edinburgh Castle

7 March 2019

Stories from the castle

The Castle and Europe

18 September 2018

Scottish History

Love Castle

3 August 2018

Stories from the castle

Prisons of War

17 November 2017

Castle Highlights

The Discovery of David’s Tower

26 September 2017

Scottish History

A photograph of a large stone with a thick chain attached to its side.

The Stone of Destiny – 20 facts for 20 years!

30 November 2016

Castle Highlights

Edinburgh Castle in snow

The year that was at Edinburgh Castle

18 December 2015

Castle Highlights

Old painting of Edinburgh

A Tale of Two Cities

10 December 2015

Castle Highlights

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