A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
About A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
| 12th December 2021 | |
| 10am - 1pm | |
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Lauriston Castle 2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD |
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| £8 | |
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Join us for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past. We lose the commercialism surrounding Christmas and get back to basics. With crafts, stories, and special tours. Includes a traditional magic lantern show and a visit by Santa.
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