March 2011 at Edinburgh Castle
OK, so Hogmanay is over and there are still 5 months until all the Festivals arrive but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in Edinburgh in March! Here are some of the historical events taking place at Edinburgh Castle that are included in the price of your ticket. 
The Black Dinner – On a late autumn evening in 1440 a dinner was held at the Castle hosted by the young King James II. By the end of the night two brothers had been murdered. Find out what happened in between.
Date: 5th-6th March 2011
Performance times: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
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Meet Lady Reres, one of Mary Queen of Scots ladies in waiting and get the inside story on the birth of the heir to the Scottish and English thrones, James VI of Scotland/James I of England.
Date: 12 & 13 March
Performance times in the Great Hall: 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm and 3pm
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A Great Escape Edinburgh Castle, with its steep rock sides and well-guarded gates, was a very secure prison. Hear the exciting tale of one escapee, John Mhor Macgregor.
Dates: 19th-20th March 2011
Performance times in the Great Hall: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
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Prisoner of the Crown – During the American War of Independence prisoners of war were held in the vaults of Edinburgh Castle. Meet an American prisoner and discover what it was like to be held in this mighty fortress.
Dates: 26th-27th March 2011
Performance times: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm
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Holyrood Park – Watch out Toads About!
Come along and help the Rangers with the annual toad migration. Thousands of toads are killed every year as they cross the road to reach their breeding grounds. Help rescue the toads from the kerb sides and place them safely into Dunsapie Loch. There will be art and activities at the Education Centre after the toad collection.
Date: 27 March
Booking is essential: - phone the Ranger Service on 0131 652 8150 or email hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Beth’s Recomendation: It is glorious to live in a town with a Castle and a Palace! There is so much to see at Edinburgh Castle that even return visitors are drawn back. But if you need a Castle fix before your visit try this 3D version of Edinburgh Castle
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Beth has lived in Edinburgh for 11 years and adores this city. Exploring Edinburgh is never ending and Beth loves to share stories about all the great places to go, things to do and people to see. Beth admires great customer service and secretly wishes she was a secret shopper. Beth is a co-owner of the 4 star, self catering Storytelling Apartment on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
