
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:
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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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.
Tickets for Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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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.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
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:
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)?
Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 17:30.
Where is Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) taking place?
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).
How much are tickets for Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)?
Entry to Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) is free.
How do I get tickets for Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)?
Tickets for Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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