Guiding the way at Edinburgh Castle

Children from Edinburgh's only school to teach Gaelic are using their bilingual skills to become tour guides.

Tollcross Primary pupils spent weeks training to become junior guides at Edinburgh Castle, culminating in a costumed performance on Monday evening.

The group performed a 16th century banquet scene in Gaelic for an audience at the castle’s Great Hall on Monday before the graduation ceremony hosted by Nick Finnigan, Executive Manager of Edinburgh Castle.

The images appeared the The Scotsman, Metro and STV Local.

King of the Castle

Nick Finnigan has been appointed as Executive Manager of Edinburgh Castle, taking over from Barbara Smith.

Nick has worked in Historic Scotland since 1989. His extensive experience within the organisation includes managing corporate hospitality, catering, membership and weddings. In his previous role as Events and Filming Manager, Nick was responsible for the organisation of the packed events programme that entertains the millions of visitors to Historic Scotland’s 345 sites each year.