Journey through the centuries of Scotland — from Roman legions to Renaissance royalty. Step into a world of warriors, artisans, and storytellers as history bursts to life in a thrilling, hands-on experience for all ages.
Kids! -- Stop by the Queen's Court to get your Living History Passport Book
Collect stamps in your Passport throughout the day to be Knighted by the Queen at 3:30pm
10:00am - 12:00pm Court Trials, games and Visits with the Duke - Guild of St. Margaret
10:30am – 11:00am Fiber Arts Demonstration ~ Highlanders in the Mist
11:00am – 11:20am Archery History & Demo ~ Galbraith
11:30am – 11:45pm Kilting Demonstration ~ Highlanders in the Mist
11:30am – 12:00pm Professor Merloch Silvermaine Magic Show – Sheep Heid Inn
11:45am – 12:15pm Caber Toss for young children ~ Highlanders in the Mist
12:00pm – 1:00pm Open Court with Mary, Queen of Scots ~ St. Andrew’s
1:30pm – 2:00pm Tea and Cookies with the Queen ~ St. Andrew’s
1:30pm – 2:00pm Knighting Ceremony ~ Guild of St. Margaret
2:00pm – 4:00pm Court Trials, games and Visits with the Duke - Guild of St. Margaret
2:00pm – 2:15pm Kilting Demonstration ~ Highlanders in the Mist
2:00pm – 2:30pm Professor Merloch Silvermaine Magic Show – Sheep Heid Inn
2:15pm – 2:45pm Caber Toss for young children ~ Highlanders in the Mist
2:30pm – 3:00pm Open Court with Mary, Queen of Scots ~ St. Andrew’s
3:00pm – 3:30pm Professor Merloch Silvermaine Magic Show – Sheep Heid Inn
3:30pm – 4:00pm Children's Knighting ~ St. Andrew’s
3:30pm – 4:00pm Fiber Arts Demonstration ~ Highlanders in the Mist
4:00pm – 4:30pm Memorial for those who passed ~ Guild of St. Margaret
Featured all day Military trooping, demos, games & entertainment ~ various guilds
Pictures at the Inverness Castle Gate
Lessons available Sword Fighting ~ Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS)