Making it Medieval-Style at Caerlaverock

HISTORIC SCOTLAND

PRESS RELEASE

DATE:  24/07/08

MAKING IT MEDIEVAL-STYLE AT CAERLAVEROCK

Historic Scotland
announce details of a special event taking place at Caerlaverock
Castle. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August visitors will be transported
back to medieval times and the atmosphere of a genuine castle at Make it Medieval.
The merchants' medieval camp will bring the castle and grounds to life,
with a series of authentic activities and dramatic demonstrations to
keep the whole family entertained.

Young visitors will be put to the test with a series of challenges that will see them emerge as a noble knight, royal
princess or esteemed merchant. In a range of interactive opportunities,
prospective knights will be able to learn pike drill and preparing for
battle, princesses will be shown etiquette and dance and merchants will
be instructed in crafts such as calligraphy.

The real knights
will clash in a thrilling finale.  The closing dramatic combat
tournament will include of swordsmanship and daring as they fight for
land, money, honour and power.

Nick Finnigan, Events and Filming Manager, said;

"Caerlaverock Castle
is a striking medieval residence and a fantastic back-drop to Make it
Medieval. With its own turbulent history it is the perfect setting for
this exciting re-enactment weekend, which gives visitors a real insight
into the drama of medieval life."

Make it Medieval is on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August from 12 noon to 16.00 each day. Tickets are adults £7, children £5 and concessions £6. Advance tickets can be bought online, saving 10% and helping beat the queues.

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·       Caerlaverock Castle is on the B725. The postcode is DG1 4RU. Tel 01387 770 244.

• Caerlaverock
  Castle is open all year 21 March to 30 September from 09.30 to 17.30
  and 1 October to 31 March from 09.30 to 16.30. The admissions is adult
  £5.20, child £2.60 and concession £4.20.

• With its moat, twin-towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold. The castle's
  turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought
  it into border conflicts. Today visitors can enjoy a siege warfare
  exhibition, a children's adventure park and a nature trail.

• Each
  year Historic Scotland hosts a full programme of events at properties
  across Scotland, designed to entertain and educate people of all ages.
  Full details of the programme of events can be found online at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events

• For
  the best value, Historic Scotland membership offers free entry to all
  sites and free entry to day events. Membership can be purchased from as
  little as £6 a month for a family package.

• On
  request Historic Scotland can provide advance photography and
  interviews with members of the living history groups and event
  facilitators.

• Historic Scotland has 345 outstanding historic properties and sites in its care. These include some of the leading tourism attractions in
  the country, including Edinburgh, Stirling, and Urquhart castles, Fort
  George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys and Skara Brae. A full
  list can be found online at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places

• Historic Scotland's mission is to safeguard Scotland's historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment.