Emerging from the shadows - the Women of Lauriston

On International Womens’ Day 2025 join us to meet some of the remarkable women who have lived in the castle since the 16th Century : from Dame Elizabeth Mowbray who lived in the newly built tower house in the 1590s to Mrs Margaret Reid who bequeathed the castle to the nation in 1926. These stories have been seldom told! During your tour of the castle the women and others will describe life in Lauriston during their lifetime and will recount their personal stories of life, loss and love! Edinburgh Living History are our multi award- winning team, who interpret the history of the castle in a variety of entertaining ways in Edwardian costume - bringing alive the history of the house. Each performance is carefully devised by Edinburgh Living History to be as historically accurate as possible and include a touch of drama and a soupçon of humour. You will walk through the Castle on a special tour watching the performance unfold. Why not make a day of it at Lauriston and have some lunch at Mimi’s café on site.