Situated in the Cramond area of the city, this 16^th century castle has breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth and will play host to an eclectic programme of events over the coming months.

The Lectures series features discussions on everything from whisky to a history of Edinburgh photography.

Under the Adult Crafts Workshops there are sessions on watercolour painting, crocheting and much more.

In the Family Events section there’s everything from ghost tours to workshops on space!

There is also a range of Costumed Performances where visitors can experience reenactments of Edinburgh life from days gone by.

As well as these there are also Themed Tours, Theatre Performances, Atmospheric Film Screenings and Garden Events. We’re also working with partners like Edinburgh International Magic Festival and Edinburgh Horror Festival.

All events are listed on the Museums & Galleries website.

Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker said:

“It was an absolute pleasure to visit Lauriston Castle this week. Edinburgh Living History and our fantastic Museums & Galleries colleagues were kind enough to welcome me and provide a chance to explore one of our most unique venues.

“In the coming months there’s an excellent range of events taking place as part of the Lauriston Castle 2024 programme. From lectures on circular fashion to the grisly history of anatomy in 19^th century Edinburgh all the way through to adult creative workshops and family events there’s truly something for everyone. I’d encourage all our residents and visitors to take advantage of these.”