Living History Scotland Ltd is a Ayrshire based company that specialise in authentic costumed interpretation and re-enactments.
Since 1995 we have travelled the length and breadth of Scotland demonstrating our presentations in museums, castles, palaces as well as schools and participated in over 60 television documentaries.We have also taken part in the Fergus Scottish Festival in Ontario 6 times. From time to time we have crossed the border into Northern England to join forces with likeminded English Interpretation Compa
31/05/2026
Step into the world of Renaissance beauty and discover how the ladies and gentlemen of Scotland’s royal court perfected their look long before modern makeup bags existed.
Find the display today in the Royal Apartments Stirling Castle and uncover the beauty secrets that travelled from far and wide to the heart of the Renaissance Court.
28/05/2026
Meet the silk wife in the today Stirling Castle. Learn about the highly valued trade of silk weaving that was a seven year apprenticeship in the 16th century. Watch as the silk wife teaches her student how to make hair nets for the court. In the Royal apartments in from 11am to 5pm today
27/05/2026
Set in stone and wood.
Today the King’s maister carver, Robert Robertson, is hard at work bringing one of Stirling Castle’sStirling Castleone beasts to life in oak. He’s currently carving a dolphin, inspired by the creatures that watch over the castle.
Meet him in the Royal Apartments between 11am and 4.30pm to discover the tools, techniques and traditions used by master craftsmen at the 16th‑century Scottish court.
A brilliant chance to see historic artistry take shape before your eyes.
18/05/2026
‘Ionnsaich beagan Gàidhlig’
‘Learn some Gaelic’
Stirling is one of the places where the lowlands meets the highlands in Scotland. Join us today in the Royal Apartments Stirling Castle and learn a little Scottish gaelic and help us ‘waulk the cloth’ at 1200, 1400 and 1600.
17/05/2026
We have added our new hand cut curling stane to our collection of sports and past times. View our replica stane, gowf clubs, tennis bats and other sports equipment from the 16th century in the Royal Apartments Stirling Castle until 4.30pm today.
16/05/2026
16/05/2026
We’re at Kinneil House today for a special Historic Environment Scotland members’ event.
Peg and Hamish have been baking delicious treats from 16th century recipes, including mince pies, maids of honour, and a sensational array of spices that would have been the envy of any Renaissance kitchen.
The event is sold out, but we’re hoping to repeat it at other HES properties this summer.
Yummy history at its best!
09/05/2026
Living History Scotland at Dean Castle & Country Park with Scotia’s Warriors today, what a fantastic day.
A fabulous turnout of visitors from near and far, and the glorious sunshine made it that wee bit extra special.
A big thank‑you to everyone who came along and supported the event.
At Stirling Castle today? Keep an ear out for live 16th century music drifting through the Royal Apartments. A lovely chance to experience the sounds of the Renaissance. Playing until 4pm