A date with Queen Mary's personal pirate

Siege warfare - and piracy - is the theme of a special day of action and drama at Blackness Castle next month, when there's a chance to (literally) get to grips with arms and armour.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jun 2018, 14:54 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2018, 12:33 BST

The year is 1572, and the dashing young Claud Hamilton has seized the castle in the name of Mary Queen of Scots, following her forced abdication.

Holding it against all comers he sallied forth with his men, visiting retribution on his enemies - while robbing shipping on the Forth.

What could possibly go wrong?

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During the drama (runs from noon till 4pm), some of Hamilton’s men will be giving visitors the lowdown on 16th century siege warfare, along with tips on sword and buckler fighting, armour, and more.

For details, visit www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=ee844a3d-f538-4499-b313-a6b200b6ff50

Related topics:Mary Queen of Scots