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Join a ranger on a free, gentle guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife and its rich archaeology and history. Event: Arthur’s Amble Time: 13:00-14:30 Meeting Place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Postcode: EH8 8AZ. Please see the map below. FREE EVENT Description: Come along on a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7 thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special. Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years. Grade: Easy Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change. Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink. Toilets: Toilets are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself. Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Parking charges are £1 per hour. Charges apply 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. 55°57'03.9"N 3°10'09.8"W - Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B057'03.9%22N+3%C2%B010'09.8%22W/@55.9510734,-3.170878,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d55.9510833!4d-3.1693889?entry=ttu) Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures-please contact the Ranger Service for more information. rangers@hes.scot 0131 652 8150 Disabled access: The route is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have any access requirements and we will do our best to adapt the walk accordingly. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information. Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs. Map of meeting point below:

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