| 31 March 1.30pm 3pm |
Bon Voyage! It is March 1912 and Mr Reid has been reading about a luxurious new liner called Titanic. Mrs Reid has decided to host a tea party for some friends who are about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. The downstairs staff are also curious about the ship as they know of a local person who has bought a third-class ticket with the intention of embracing a new life in America. | Book here |
| 11 May 3pm–5pm |
Death is a Nightmare
An original murder mystery by Edinburgh Living History. Algernon Greystoke is the leader of an Edwardian sect, which is obsessed with the supernatural. He has summoned the other members to his grand house for a weekend to delve into the mysteries of the occult. Something unexpectedly fatal occurs! Can you solve the mystery of who- or indeed what – is responsible and why?
A light Edwardian-style afternoon tea will be served during the interval. |
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| 16 May 1pm, 2pm |
A welcome to Lauriston Castle: Global Accessibility Awareness Day We have created a special tour of the Castle as a digital presentation in our Maids' Hall to provide step-free access to the Castle. This will offer step-free access to the for those with limited mobility. Some of our costumed performers will serve you some tea and cake and you will be transported back to Edwardian times. You can have an opportunity to try on some hats and other Edwardian-style accessories and learn about the life of the downstairs staff. You will also get a chance to see some special films about the Castle. Please note although the the Maids' Hall is all on one level, we have no accessible toilet in the Castle. There is an accessible toilet in the grounds a short distance from the Castle. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments. | Book here |
| 1 June 1.30pm, 3pm |
Visitors from the Past! Lauriston Castle has a rich and interesting history covering more than seven centuries. Come and meet the spirits of some of the people who have lived in the castle over these years. What was life like in the castle in their day and what do they make of the changes to the building? This is a light-hearted and amusing event inspired by the popular BBC programme “Ghosts”. | Book here |
| 30 June 1.30pm, 3pm |
Happy Anniversary! It is June 1906, Mr and Mrs Reid have invited their friends, Mr George Monkton and his wife Marguerite Marigold, the respected musician and composer, to stay for the weekend as both couples celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year. Mrs Reid is also an accomplished musician and they plan to hold a piano recital. Can Mr Barton, Mrs Reid’s brother, be persuaded to sing an accompaniment? After all he did give the piano to his sister as a wedding present! Meanwhile, Cook is having some trouble with the celebratory cake …….! | Book here |
| 22 October 10.30am |
Growing up in Corstorphine in the 1950s This lecture will take the form of a personal reminiscence of growing up as a child in the 1950s and early 1960s in the suburb of Edinburgh. These were the days when life seemed altogether simpler and the sun shone all through the summer while winters were snow filled. School holidays were filled with pastimes such as playing football in the street and taking part in back garden plays; whilst a big day out was to Portobello in the tram! Gordon Roberts is a retired teacher of English and drama. He is the chairperson of Edinburgh Living history and directs amateur dramatic plays in his home town of Dunbar. The lecture image shows Gordon with his younger sister, Frances, in their back garden in Corstorphine. Frances was the founder of Edinburgh Living History and is very sadly missed. | Book here |
| 16 November 3pm–5pm |
Death is a Nightmare - Murder Mystery
An original murder mystery by Edinburgh Living History. Algernon Greystoke is the leader of an Edwardian sect, which is obsessed with the supernatural. He has summoned the other members to his grand house for a weekend to delve into the mysteries of the occult. Something unexpectedly fatal occurs! Can you solve the mystery of who- or indeed what – is responsible and why?
A light Edwardian-style afternoon tea will be served during the interval. |
Book here |
| 3 December 1pm, 2pm |
A welcome to Lauriston Castle on International Day of Persons with Disabilities We have created a special tour of the Castle as a digital presentation in our Maids' Hall to provide step-free access to the Castle. This will offer step-free access to the for those with limited mobility. Some of our costumed performers will serve you some tea and cake and you will be transported back to Edwardian times. You can have an opportunity to try on some hats and other Edwardian style accessories and learn about the life of the downstairs staff. You will also get a chance to see some special seasonal films about the Castle. Please note although the the Maids' Hall is all on one level, we have no accessible toilet in the Castle. There is an accessible toilet in the grounds a short distance from the Castle. | Book here |