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## Lecture: Murder, Power and … Pineapples?
Come along for a talk about recent excavations of pineries in the Lothians and
Falkirk that has shed light on a time in Scotland when a Pineapple cost more
than year’s wages and the rich were ruthless in their pursuit of power.
Doug Rocks-Macqueen has worked as an archaeologist all over the world,
excavating anything from Mayan temples in Belize to pinery vinerys in
Scotland, the subject of this talk. He now works for Archaeology Scotland as a
Public Archaeologist
An Archaeology Scotland lecture
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accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the
event to avoid disappointment.
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accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the
event to avoid disappointment.
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### Accessibility Information
The main entrance has 4 steps. Due to the historic nature of the building,
there is no lift and no ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to
Outdoor accessible toilets, Dining Table and Castle Gardens. There are steps
from the main entrance to First floor and Mezzanine floor (library). Some
parts of the venue have low lighting. They have display information in large
print. Large print information can be printed if you request before your visit
by email. They have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors. They have a
complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants. There is a public toilet
for disabled visitors. Read the full accessibility guide.
by email
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Address
Lauriston Castle, 2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 6AD