Surrounded by the exhibition Victoria and Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour, find out more about what life was like at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the nineteenth century through objects which can tell us about life for the Royal family, and their royal household.
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READ MOREDo you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
READ MOREThe national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!
READ MOREJoin Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
READ MOREJoin Recitals for Wrigglers in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a classical concert specially created for babies and toddlers.
READ MOREJoin Assistant Curator Lucy Peter as she explores an important philosophical shift in attitudes towards childhood and children’s fashion in the 18th century!
READ MOREJoin us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.
READ MOREJoin us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
READ MORETake part in a fun family workshop exploring fashion in Georgian Britain at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 10th August!
READ MOREJoin us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!
READ MOREThese tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
READ MORECome and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
READ MOREThis long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
READ MOREThe Biscuit Factory has launched a new Festival for 2024, showcasing outstanding beer, whisky, craft spirits and alternative drinks from independent producers and renowned artisans.
READ MORECome join us for for our annual Record Store Day party. After the past 3 lovely events in St Vincent's Chapel down the road, we are bringing RSD fun back to St Stephen Street.
READ MORETake part in a unique, original ghost tour of the city on Saturday 20th April. The only one to end with a theatrical seance in Scotland's Most Haunted Pub, The Banshee Labyrinth.
READ MORELive your best brunch at Revolution Edinburgh's Divas Brunch on Saturday 20th April.
READ MOREEdinbrick is back for 2024 at a new venue! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on the weekend of the 20th and 21st of April at McEwan Hall.
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