Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Royal Unicorns in Crown Square

Unicorns were a symbol Scotland’s royal family. How many unicorns can you count around Crown Square?

Here’s a rhyme about Scotland’s kings and queens. Can you clap along and do the actions?

Kings and Queens
And partners too
All dressed up
In Royal Blue
Count to three!
Bend your knees!
Wave to the King!
Curtsey to the queen!
How many unicorns
Have you seen?

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