01-05-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
East Lothian venue to host Medieval event with live jousting
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Families are invited to Newhailes 18th century villa for a fun-filled day.
Organisers for the June 14 event have promised several live historic performances as well as plenty of entertainment for the kids.
As well as offering live jousting carried out by performers in Medieval clobber, the event will also include a falconry display and Punch & Judy show for the younger children.
Tug'o'war, a beer tent, crafting activities as well as live music and dance will also be on offer for those in attendance.
The National Trust Scotland (NTS), who operate the former Dalrymple family home, said: "Witness live-action jousts and gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion.
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"See what life was like at the medieval encampment where you could even catch a falconry display or learn a historical skill.
"Fun for all ages, including Punch & Judy, Tug O War, Beer Tent, crafting, music and dance."
On Newhailes House and Gardens, the NTS state: "Newhailes is a beautiful 18th-century villa set in the outskirts of Edinburgh.
"It was the home of the Dalrymple family for several centuries, and has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1997.
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"Careful conservation techniques have frozen the property in time, preserving the appearance of the house as it was when it was acquired by the Trust."
Adult tickets are priced at £15 while kids tickets are available at £10 - non-NTS members will be charged £4 for parking.
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