A SCOTTISH castle is set to host a “spectacular” weekend of jousting later this month, with visitors set to “experience a taste of medieval life”.
Crowds will have the opportunity to cheer on their hero and “boo” villain Sir Checkmate as he battles for victory in the annual jousting competition at Linlithgow Palace on June 28 and 29.
Organised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), visitors will be able to meet the knights' horses before and after each joust, as well as explore the living history camp, while young knights can attend “squire school” where they can start their training and develop their skills.
“From watching jousts – iconic displays of chivalry and sport – and birds of prey flying through the skies to enjoying the antics of court jesters, there’s a way for everyone to experience a taste of medieval life.”
HES is a charity which works to promote and care for Scotland’s historic environment, and currently looks after more than 300 properties of national importance across the country.
Tickets to the event are free for HES members and start at £10 for non-members. Click here to find out more information.
The knights will return to the saddle to battle again next month, at Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway on July 26 and 27. More information on that event can be found here.
