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  • Afternoon Tea the early years

    Do we have Anna Duchess of Bedford to thank for the introduction of Afternoon Tea as we know it now? Legend has it that in the 1840s, the Duchess, feeling hungry, asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon to stave off hunger pains – supper was served late. It wasn’t long before she invited her friends to partake on a regular basis. We think sandwiches must have been on the menu too – introduced in the 1760s after a request from Earl Sandwich for meat to be served between slices of bread, to avoid interrupting his gambling game.

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  • Let's Celebrate Fathers

    For 21 June 2015 only: Adults £25 each and up to 3 children under 12 free (subject to availability). Father’s Day celebrates the wonderful men in our lives. Their humour, their sense of fun, the way they support us no matter what misdeed we’ve been up to. To recognise the responsibility they have on their shoulders.

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  • Afternoon Tea Week Competition

    This competition has now closed.

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  • Edinburgh Tattoo Tickets & Dinner Packages 2015

    Enjoy a fabulous, informal dining experience inspired by the Year of Food and Drink in the magnificent Signet Library before being escorted to the Castle Esplanade to take your seats at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo without waiting in any queues, just in time for the performance.

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  • Doors Open Day at the Signet Library 2015

    Each September, all across Scotland, some of the finest and most interesting buildings are open for members of the public as part of Doors Open Day.This year, the Signet Library will be open on Sunday 27 September from Noon for you discover us in all our glory. It’s a chance to peek into places that are not usually open to the public. It is a fantastic way to discover the history and architecture of these amazing buildings.

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