Holyrood's History - (Guided Walk Grade Moderate)
Celebrate World History Day by walking in the footsteps of scientists, monarchs and social reformers that feature in Holyrood Park's history
Event: Holyrood 900 (Guided Walk)
Time: 13:00-15:30, Walk duration is approx. 2 hours with extra time allocated for delays.
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.
Please see the map below.
FREE EVENT
Description: Come along on a ranger-led walk around Holyrood Park, and learn about the royal characters that shaped the Park over the last nine centuries.
Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years.
Grade: Moderate
Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane/Hutton's Section 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. 55°57'03.9"N 3°10'09.8"W - Google Maps
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 at rangers@hes.scot or 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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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
Broad Pavement Car Park
Holyrood Car Park
Edinburgh EH8 8AZ
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