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Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)

Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)

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The Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park is a free event that will take place at Broad Pavement Car Park on 16 August 2026. The event is a guided walk that will learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife, and its rich heritage of archaeology and history.

Join a ranger on a free guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife, and its rich heritage of archaeology and history.

Event: Arthur’s Evening Walk

Time: 17:30-19:30

Meeting Place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive. Postcode: EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk.

FREE EVENT

Description: Come along on a guided walk 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: Moderate

Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane area. 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. https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)

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: Route may not suitable for disabled people – route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. 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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Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 17:30.

Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) is held at Broad Pavement Car Park in Edinburgh (Holyrood Car Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8AZ).

Entry to Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) is free.

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