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Inspired by stories: Family day

Child writing with a quill
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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    Daily (22 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2022)
  • 10:00 - 15:00
  • Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Children / Families
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    Tam O'Shanter Chair
    Tam O'Shanter ChairCopyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

    In the Year of Scotland’s stories join us for a day celebrating some of the many stories of the Palace.

    Writing the past

    How were stories told in the past? See some special objects and have a go at writing with a quill.

    Inspired by stories

    Explore the Palace and discover some of the many stories that it holds. Use your special stories booklet to help you find inspiration for your own story.

    The Tam O’Shanter Tale

    Join us in the Great Gallery to see a special chair with a curious tale to tell. Discover the dramatic story of Tam and his horse Meg, and their wild midnight ride, before making your own puppet of Meg and Tam to take home.

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