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.
