Trees in Winter - Holyrood Park
Struggle to tell an oak from an ash when they are not in leaf? Join a ranger for a short walk to identify trees from bark and buds.
Come along on a gentle guided walk around Holyrood Park with a ranger to learn how to identify different species of trees in winter.
Dates
Performances on 11/21/2026 12:00:00 AM
2026
Saturday 21 November 2026 1:00PM to 2:30PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH8 8HG
- Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
- Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change. The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements.
- Grade: Easy
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 8 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. 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: 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
This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)
Performances on 2/16/2027 12:00:00 AM
2026
Tuesday 16 February 2027 1:00PM to 2:30PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH8 8HG
- Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
- Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change. The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements.
- Grade: Easy
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 8 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. 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: 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
This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)
This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)
- Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
- Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change. The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements.
- Grade: Easy
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 8 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. 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: 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