Join us for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace. 

Jacobite Activity Trail 

Pick up your own activity booklet and explore the Palace and piece together the story of the Jacobites discovering objects along the way. 

Decorate a targe

Targes, or shields, were used by many Jacobite solders to protect themselves in battle. Take inspiration from the targes in the collection and decorate your own. 

Make a mini trinket box

There are many Jacobite objects in the collection. Take inspiration from a trinket box on display and make and decorate your own mini box to take home. 

Bonnie Prince Charlie finger puppet

Discover some stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s time at the Palace and make your own finger puppet of the prince.