Dawn Chorus
Up with the lark? Experience an early morning natural wonder
Take an early-morning stroll with one of our rangers to experience one of nature's finest musical perfomances as Holyrood Park's bird-life bursts into song!
Image © Graham Checkley
Dates
Performances on 5/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
Dawn Chorus
Monday 4 May 2026 5:00AM to 7:00AM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
- 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 contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines.
- Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane area. This may change. The route may not be 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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- 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 contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines.
- Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane area. This may change. The route may not be 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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