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The Herald Scotland
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Monty Python classic to be screened at Scottish castle
Funded by investors including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull, the film was mostly shot on location in Scotland. According to Eric Idle the film had a total budget of £175k (around £1.6m adjusted for inflation), with the Pythons making a joke of the fact by eschewing real horses in favour of miming horse riding while porters banged coconut shells together. Read More: Much of the filming took place at Doune Castle, including a famous scene with a rude French knight who tells the grail-seekers "your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!" before firing livestock at them from a catapult. To celebrate 50 years of the film, exclusive screenings will be shown at the castle from Friday 22 August to Sunday 24. Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail is an iconic film which has been loved by audiences for 50 years. To celebrate the anniversary of its the release, we're delighted to host showings of the film in the historic Doune Castle which served as the backdrop to a number of filming locations.' The screenings will take place in the historic Great Hall from the HES website.
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Visitors to Linlithgow Palace live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer
Visitors to Linlithgow Palace can enjoy live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12. On Mondays, the palace will echo with the sounds of period instruments performed by the 'lauter', who shares stories behind Renaissance music and its place in court life. On Tuesdays, the 'broidster' will take over, offering insight into embroidery, fashion and stories of early Black Britons in royal households. Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: 'Living History is a much-loved part of our summer programme - kids absolutely love meeting the characters, and adults do too. 'From knights and musicians to skilled craftspeople and colourful courtiers, these interactive encounters bring Scotland's history to life in a way that's hands-on, entertaining and completely unique. We look forward to welcoming visitors this summer to experience it for themselves.' Part of a nationwide programme at 16 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 Linlithgow Palace, as well as sites across Scotland, is free for Explorer Pass holders.
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Stirling Castle to 'step back in time' with events to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day
Historic Stirling Castle is to stage its own events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day this weekend. Visitors to the iconic landmark this weekend will step back in time and experience the thrill of VE Day as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) hosts VE Day 80, an anniversary event at the iconic castle. On Saturday and Sunday, the living history performers will recreate the atmosphere of 1945 as they as they populate the castle, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the festivities and experience the excitement that gripped our nation on that historic day eighty years ago. The castle's Great Hall will be transformed into a 1940s dancehall on Saturday evening, with a celebration concert and dance featuring the timeless music of Glenn Miller performed by big band 'That Swing Sensation'. Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area. Events Manager at HES, Gillian Urquhart, said: 'Eighty years ago, Britain united in celebration when the Second World War ended in Europe. 'We're giving visitors the chance to experience that momentous occasion with a full weekend of activities, events and performers bringing the atmosphere of VE Day to life. 'It's a unique opportunity to step back in time to the forties within the iconic heritage site of Stirling Castle.' VE Day 80 will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am until 4.30pm with entry to the event included with entrance to Stirling Castle. The VE Day 80 Celebration Concert and Dance will take place on May 3 from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. VE Day – or Victory in Europe Day – took place on Tuesday, May 8, 1945, and celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.
