Historic Characters Return to Caerlaverock Castle this October

Families visiting Caerlaverock Castle during the October school holiday can meet characters from Scotland’s past as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) popular Living History programme runs from Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 October.

Highlights include Wednesday with the fletcher, who will demonstrate how arrows were crafted for war and hunting – and reveal how medieval surgery tackled arrow wounds with ingenious tools – no gore involved. On Monday and Tuesday, other costumed performers will bring to life different aspects of Scottish history and castle life.

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 Caerlaverock Castle, as well as sites across Scotland, is free for Explorer Pass holders.