Dumbarton Castle is welcoming back costumed characters during the October school holiday as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Living History programme.
On Saturday 11 and 18 October, the fletcher will return with live demonstrations of medieval arrow-making – a vital skill in warfare and hunting during centuries gone by, while on Sunday 12 October, visitors can meet characters from Dumbarton’s rich and storied past.
Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: “Autumn is a great time to visit our sites and this October we are offering visitors the opportunity to converse with a courtier, meet a medieval knight, speak to a royal King and Queen, and more. As an added extra to the visitor experience, our Living History programme is the perfect way to find out more about our sites and the people who lived and worked at them, and meet a range of historical characters along the way.”
Part of a nationwide programme at 15 historic sites across Scotland, the Living History programme features dynamic costumed performers who bring Scotland’s past vividly to life and is included in admission. To view the full programme, visit the HES website.
Entry is free for Historic Scotland members. The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass also allows visitors to explore 5,000 years of history over just 14 days. Entry to Dumbarton Castle, as well as sites across Scotland, is free for Explorer Pass holders.