Arthur's Evening Walk

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

Come along on a guided walk this evening 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 seven thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

Dates

Performances on 6/6/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 6 June 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 6/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 6/20/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 20 June 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/27/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 27 June 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 7/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 4 July 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 7/11/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 11 July 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 7/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 18 July 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 7/25/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 8/1/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 1 August 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 8/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 8 August 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 8/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 15 August 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/22/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 22 August 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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Performances on 8/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Saturday starting on 6th June 2026 at 17:30 until 29th August 2026
Saturday 29 August 2026 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot
  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

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  • Selected dates from Saturday 6 June 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Normal
  • Ranger Service
  • Holyrood Park
  • Fully booked: False
  • Tickets available soon: False
  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
  • Grade: Moderate.
  • Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. 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.
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures.
  • Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

Book your place