Test Harness | HES Events

On until Saturday 6 June 2026
Multiple venues
Living History
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Highlights
HES
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Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail

Free children's trail activity for the Easter weekend.

F24 aerial camera with a five inch lens and hand grip mounting, used by the Royal Air Force for reconnaissance during the Second World War.

On until Sunday 4 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Exhibition
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Military and wars
HES, Edinburgh Castle
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

A curlew and her young on the Firth of Forth

Monday 21 September 2026
Blackness Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
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Nature, Ranger Service
HES
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Blackness Birding

Drop into Blackness Castle and join the Rangers on the battlements.

Thursday 15 October 2026
Multiple venues
Exhibition
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HES
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Traces of Empire

Working with community groups, this exhibition explores their experiences of the legacies of empire in Scotland, looking for ways forward and finding space to tell their stories.

Two people at a round table with afternoon tea and raising champagne glasses

Selected dates until Monday 30 November 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Regional Events
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Highlights
HES
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Afternoon Tea Experience

Indulge in afternoon tea at the Tea Rooms Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty.

A castle tour guide facing visitors and talking to them

On until Friday 16 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level: Most technical
Monarchs and castle life
HES, Edinburgh Castle
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Our sell-out 'Queens of the Castle' tour returns for the 3rd year. Our sell-out 'Queens of the Castle' tour returns for the 3rd year. Our sell-out 'Queens of the Castle' tour returns for the 3rd year. Our sell-out 'Queens of .