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Big Living History Week

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About This Event

Big Living History Week will take place on 9 October 2026 at various locations in Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle and Blackness Castle. The event includes living history characters and is included in the admission price.

The Living History characters are back at Edinburgh Castle, Blackness Castle and Craigmillar Castle. Especially for the October holidays, Edinburgh Castle, Blackness Castle and Craigmillar Castle will be hosting a character from the castles history. Come along for the opportunity to meet everyone from a knight to a medieval musician. Characters will be on hand to tell you all about the site, the time period they are portraying as well as posing for some photos. Big Living History Week runs on selected dates from 10 to 18 October 2026, and is included in admission price.

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Frequently asked questions

Big Living History Week takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Big Living History Week is held at Edinburgh (Various venues).

The forecast for Big Living History Week is Drizzle · high 13°C, low 10°.

Tickets for Big Living History Week can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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