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Friday 29 September - Friday 1 October 2024
In 2021 Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album, a collection of drawings, letters and engravings assembled by publisher and antiquarian John Britton (1771-1857). Following the purchase (generously supported by the Friends of the National Libraries) the volume underwent significant conservation, cataloguing and digitisation, and will be on display to the public for the first time.
To celebrate the acquisition of the volume, this exhibition presents images from the HES archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album. Learn about the fashion for antiquarianism in Scotland and the lure of Rosslyn Chapel, from the founding of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, to the mass publication of souvenir guides for tourists. Included are sketches by James Drummond, R W Billings and James Skene, photography by Erskine Beveridge and Lady Henrietta Gilmour, architectural records by Reverend John Sime, Sir Robert Rowand Anderson’s National Art Survey of Scotland, and 19th-century travel guides to Scotland.
Tuesday 5 December 2023, 6pm - 9pm. Last entry 8.15pm
The ever-popular Christmas Shopping Fair returns on Tuesday 5 December! Stock up for the festive season in the splendour of the Great Hall, with stalls showcasing the very best of local Scottish brands, crafts and fine foods and drink. You can also enjoy wonderful music from a brass band and tuck into delicious mince pies and mulled wine. Please note, car parking is included in the ticket price for the event, but is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday 8 December 2023, 1pm - 2pm and 3pm - 4pm
Dive into Leith’s famous maritime history and explore this elegant Georgian house which holds an outstanding collection of nautical treasures. Take part in activities suitable for all ages including drop-in crafts and the chance to handle real and replica objects.
Thursday 14 December 2023, 7pm - 8pm. Doors open 6.30pm.
Tatties frae Chuckie Stanes is a much loved story from the great Duncan Williamson, who came from a family of traveling people and spent over 60 years travelling round Scotland collecting tales along the way. Join storytellers Beverley Bryant and Heather Yule as they re-tell this wonderful story and some other festive favourites accompanied by harp. Get ready to be filled with Christmas spirit through music, song and story.
Sunday 10 December 2023 at 11:30 and 2:30pm
Add a touch of homemade charm to your home this Christmas. Come along to our brand-new festive wreath-making class at Stirling Castle.
Ticket includes refreshments and everything you need to make a festive wreath.
2-3, 8-10 and 21-23 December 2023
Make Christmas 2023 special with afternoon tea in The Great Hall at Stirling Castle and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty.
Saturday and Sunday 9-10 March 2024 at 1pm
Treat your mother or mother figure in your life with our themed Mother's Day Afternoon Tea in The Great Hall of Stirling Castle. Enjoy dining where Kings & Queens once did.
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