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Hands On History

Tue 11 Aug · 01:00

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Get up close to historic and replica objects in our drop-in handling sessions. From gauntlets to jelly moulds; chamber pots to ink wells can you discover what these objects were once used for? Additional Dates: 18 August 2026, 25 August 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Hands On History takes place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 01:00.

Hands On History is held at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX).

Tickets for Hands On History can be booked via rct.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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